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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1964

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America’s TVA case shows unity of nation and local freedom

Former TVA advocate argues the Tennessee Valley Authority demonstrates America’s strength lies in combining federal power with individual liberty. The article frames TVA as expanding regional freedom rather than imposing central control and cites public support in the Valley alongside broader American spirit and citizenship.

America TVA Washington Tennessee Valley Valley Eat Easton West Tennes

Goldwater campaign advances on three fronts

Senator Barry Goldwater pursues three campaign fronts after requesting an FBI report on possible security policy in the Communist world. He plans an address in Pikesville Md and cancels other appearances to prepare a television show while other events unfold locally in Washington.

Walter R. Mears Washington Barry Goldwater FBI Pikesville Baltimore Salisbury Nation Decatur Stratford Rd All Government Goldwater Pat Dicoctas Rance Taoover Hoover Eeee Johnson Jenkins White House Hoover Chicago Walter Jenkins Air Force Reserve Capitol Hill

Herbert Hoover Dies at 90 in New York Apartment

Former President Herbert Clark Hoover died at age ninety in his New York City apartment after a long illness. A medical bulletin said he lapsed into a deep coma two hours before death following a massive internal hemorrhage. His sons Herbert Jr and Allan Henry were with him on the 31st floor of Waldorf Towers. His body will lie in state at St Bartholomew's Church before services and a train ride to Washington for a Capitol rotunda funeral. Burial planned in a national park at the site of his West Branch birthplace.

New York Herbert Clark Hoover Hoover Herbert Jr Allan Henry Waldorf Towers St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church Park Avenue Washington Capitol National Park West Branch Town St. Bartholomew Herbert

Realistic view of sin and hope in Christian faith

The exchange discusses balancing awareness of sin with positive faith. It argues humans have a dark side, urges honest self-examination, and cites mercy through Christ as a path from self-satisfaction to the Presence of God. It emphasizes not being pessimistic while acknowledging sin.

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Visit to historic shrine highlights scenery on trip

LY John Knox recounts a Wednesday visit to a historic shrine whose scenery alone justified the journey. The piece notes the travel experience and the appealing landscape observed during the visit.

John Knox

Johnson and Goldwater Pay Tribute to Herbert Hoover

President Johnson and Republican nominee Barry Goldwater lauded Herbert Hoover as a patriot and humanitarian. They praised Hoover's public service and humanitarian efforts, calling him a steadfast example for the nation amid a troubled world.

Washington Johnson Barry Goldwater Herbert Hoover Hoover

Moulton Man Named Chief of Police

Elmer Appleton, hired Oct 8, was appointed chief of the Moulton Police Department by the City Council at a meeting last night. He will be paid 300 dollars monthly and work 8 AM to 4 PM. Appleton replaces Clarence Harris, who was fired by Mayor Ben ee oN after Harris offered resignation and was kept as head briefly. Harris was fired following council action that also dismissed Theo Rucker and Clifford Haney. Former Deputy Sheriff Clar-

Winford Turner Moulton Elmer Appleton Clarence Harris Benee Appleton Harrris Departaeons

Folsom Enters Birmingham Hospital

Former Gov. James E. Folsom was listed in fair condition at University Hospital in Birmingham after speaking in Cullman last night and falling ill. W. H. Drinkard said Folsom’s blood pressure rose and he was admitted by his physician this morning. A hospital spokesman confirmed the status.

Birmingham James E Big Jim) Folsom University Hospital W. H. Drinkard Folsom Cullman Drinkard

Two Area Residents Killed in Separate Crashes

Authorities say two area residents died in traffic accidents yesterday with four others injured. Babe Ruth King, 37, of Union Grove, died after a 1964 Chevrolet collided with a truck on Highway 231 near Arab. George E. Hudson, of Hart-Selle, died earlier when he was struck on the Bessemer Super Highway. An inquest will determine fault. the car driver was not identified.

Alabama Highway Patrol Babe Ruth King Union Grove George E. Hudson Hart- Selle Chevrolet Hudson Bessemer Super Highway Bessemer

Markets At A Glance From The News Pages

New York stocks advance amid higher trading activity with gains in many sections. Chicago grains rise on commercial buying while hogs top at 16.75 dollars and cattle trade mostly steady around 25.50 dollars per cwt.

New York

China detonation shocks United States as leaders criticized

AP reports Red China said its atomic test shocked and irritated the United States and that President Johnson and Secretary of State Rusk had attempted to belittle its significance. In Atlanta, Democratic strategist Larry OBrien said Johnson's standing in the South was better than expected. In Magnolia Mississippi seven men were indicted by Pike County Grand Jury for racial bombings this summer. St Louis Cardinals name Albert Red Schoendienst as next season’s manager.

Khrushchev Bretzhnev Communist Party Alexei N. Kosygin Soviet Union Brezhnev Kosygin Stalin Moscow U.S Tokyo Red China United States Johnson Dean Rusk Atlanta Larry O’brien Washington South Magnolia Miss Pike County Mississippi ST. Louis St. Louis Baseball Cardinals Albert Red Shoendienst

Johnson Plans Home Stretch Campaign Tours

President Johnson maps a home stretch campaign across key states and emphasizes personal appearances to broaden voter support. After a foreign policy advisory meeting, he is slated for Ohio and then New Jersey, Pennsylvania, the Atlantic states, and Tennessee as part of a broad effort to defeat Barry Goldwater.

Jack Bell Washington Johnson Barry Goldwater Goldwater GOP Hir Ohio Buckeye Baltimore New Jersey Pennsylvania Atlantic States Ater Tennessee Lee Johnson

Freezing Temperatures Hit Decatur Area Tonight

The Decatur region reported its first sub freezing low of the season with 31 degrees, mirroring statewide readings as a large mass of northern air pushed south. Tonight should fall below freezing again, with a slight warm up expected by Wednesday as temperatures rise to around 62.

Decatur Huntsville Weather Bureau

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