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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1964

Page

5

Ballot Confusion for Alabama Voters in 1964 Election

Barrett Shelton Jr reports voters in Alabama face confusion over the ballot for the November election. Electors pledged to Johnson may vote for Goldwater. only nominated electors appear on the ballot. write-ins are possible but risky. Straight-ticket options exist on both machine and paper ballots, and a federal-only ballot may occur for poll tax tied voters. A second local-ballot includes five constitutional amendments.

Barrett Shelton JR Lyndon Johnson Alabama Johnson George Wallace Paul Johnson You Sen. Goldwater

Pettey Stadium Suggested by Morgan County School Leaders

The Morgan County school system debates naming the stadium after J. C. Pettey, long time principal and current superintendent. Local executives, teachers, and board members discuss honoring his service as the Decatur unit looks to approval from the Board of Education.

Ium Pettey Morgan County

City council to buy minister a dog after dispute over stray

In Cullman the council voted to buy Rev. J E Lowery a German Shepherd after dog catcher Whatley destroyed a stray he said he found near Seventh Street Baptist Church. The minister argued the city ordinance requires keeping a stray for 48 hours, and officials admit the dog was mishandled.

Cullman Whatley Seventh Street Baptist Church J. E. Lowery Rev. Lowery W. J. Nesmith

Indiana Poll Indicates Johnson Lead in Statewide Survey

The Indianapolis Star reports a statewide poll of 4,560 voters showing President Johnson leading, with Goldwater at 38.1 percent. About 10.4 percent were undecided as of Monday.

Indianapolis Indianapolis Star Johnson Barry Goldwater

USA To Get Its Charter at Mobile Dedication

Gov. George Wallace will present a charter to the University of South Alabama during dedication ceremonies in Mobile. The school, established by the state legislature last year, began classes this fall with 1928 students as Mobile and Mobile County funded the first building. Officials include University President Frederick Pettey and board members Ernet Cleverdon Mylan Engel John Bell Jr. L. Bran nan Jr. W. Deshazo Aubrey Green rl Goodwin Antonette Watson Connie Justice Neil Metcalf W. Lolley Grover Ray.

Mobile Univerty of South Alabama George 'A Wallace Frederick IP. Whidden Wallace U of SA Board of Trustees Ernet G. Cleverdon Mylan Engel John M. Bell Jr L. W. Brannan Jr Foley W. F. Deshazo Jackson Aubrey Green York Rl Goodwin Selma Antonette L. Watson Camden Connie’ Justice Georgiana Neil Metcalf Geneva W. Ray Lolley Enterprise Grover Ray Headland

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