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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1964
Page
1
AP report from Washington cites US officials who believe the Chinese Communist Party may be preparing to explode a second nuclear device. Unclear timing and location. details remain unconfirmed.
The story discusses Dean Rusk predicting a second explosion, China’s nuclear ambitions, and U S responses including President Johnson's remarks on nuclear blackmail. It notes projected timelines for Chinese weapon stockpiles, US diplomacy, and the NATO like test ban treaty context. The piece cites Rusk and Johnson statements and outlines political implications.
When a pastor mocks scripture and doubts the gospel, a believer should weigh personal faith strength and God’s direction. If faith weakens under weak leadership, consider leaving to protect beliefs. If firmly grounded, stay to support and reform the church, seeking God’s leading for wisdom and peace.
Police report a burglar damaged a west rear door at the Red Lion restaurant in the Crescent Motel on highway 31. A small safe weighing 100 to 120 pounds containing about $750 in cash and three unknown night deposits was taken between 10:30 p.m. Sunday and 5:30 a.m. Monday.
In a Red Square speech Brezhnev declares peaceful coexistence and equality among Communist parties and rejects space race framing. He notes Soviet space lead varies from two to five years and emphasizes cosmic research as human progress, not competition. The welcome at Lenin's Tomb honors cosmonauts Komarov Feoktistov and Sevrin.
Three major networks refused a Republican bid for equal time to respond to President Johnson. A Morgan City Highway 231 crash killed one and injured another. victim identity not released. Matthew J. Culligan resigned as Curtis Publishing president but remains board chairman amid management dispute. NASA said it will select 10 to 20 scientists next spring to train as astronauts.
Former President Herbert Hoover, 90, suffered another internal bleeding episode and remained gravely ill despite a night of comfort. Doctors reported the bleeding stopped but warned of the severe state caused by toxins in his bloodstream and unresponsiveness.
Pulitzer poet Phyl McGinley argues being a housewife is a true profession and lauds homemaking motherhood over college doubt. She says education and jobs should not erode the value of staying home and raising children.
Senator Barry Goldwater touched on civil rights during a private GOP breakfast with about 300 staffers and volunteers in Washington. He referenced a Chicago address in which he argued that forced integration is as wrong as forced segregation and noted he had prepared the speech for weeks.
New York reports higher stocks with fairly active trading and mixed bonds. Chicago notes higher wheat and corn on demand and export buying. Soybeans are mixed, hog prices fall to top 16.75 while cattle ease to a top 26.50.
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