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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1964

Page

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Johnson rejects bluff and bluster as election issue tool

President Johnson declared he will not play the war game of bluff and bluster as he wrapped election issues around Barry Goldwater. In an outdoor Albuquerque speech the president focused on war and peace while aiming to sway Southern California voters during a West Coast swing.

Frank Cormier Los Angeles Calif Johnson Barry Goldwater Albuquerque N. M West California New Mexico Goldwater Pittsburgh Civic Auditorium Lady Bird Alabama

Alabama Nurses Association Meets in Mobile

The Alabama State Nurses Association convenes Thursday to Saturday in Mobile with attendees including Mrs. Shirley Johnson Mrs. Jo Drake Mrs. Ann Cracker and Mrs. Frances Wilson. The program features an address by L Hudson New York City a convention theme panel on Enthusiasm and musical excerpts from My Fair Lady by the Mobile Theater Guild.

Alabama State Nurses’ Association Mobile Shirley Johnson Jo Drake Ann Cracker Frances Wilson Erage L. Hudson New York City Mobile Theater Guild

Tinnon reshapes Athens Planning Commission

Mayor Robert Allen Tinnon named a new three member Planning Commission to take effect Nov. 10 replacing the current panel. Gordon Greenhaw and Trafton will serve six five and four year terms respectively. The council will notify the old members they are relieved of duties.

Winford Turner Athens Robert Allen Tinnon Douglas C. Gordon C. H. Jones Oakley C. Greenhaw W. van Gilbert Raymond F. Trafton James W. Beasley, Jr Gordon Greenhaw Trafton Tinnon William Bill) Smith Smith Limestone County

Sparkman Says No Major Space Shift from Huntsville

U.S. Senator John Sparkman says President Johnson's aides told him there will be no wholesale move of space work from the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville to NASA operations at the Michoud plant in New Orleans. He spoke by phone from Washington.

Birmingham U. S John Sparkman Alabama Johnson Huntsville Sparkman Washington National Aeronautics and Space Administration Marshall Space Flight Center NASA Michoud New Orleans

Handling a Gift Book That Conflicts With Beliefs

When a religious book clashes with your beliefs consider the content. If the book seems heretical you may thank the friend and return it with a note explaining you cannot share its teaching. If it only differs slightly you might keep it and read selectively while remaining grateful for the gesture.

S.N

Goldwater Says Johnson Kidnapped Democratic Party

Senator Barry Goldwater told a Cedar Rapids crowd that President Johnson has kidnapped the Democratic Party for Socialists. He accused clerical spokesmen of backing Johnson and said Humphrey’s selection ties him to Americans for Democratic Action. The GOP nominee urged church leaders to oppose Johnson’s moral standards.

Walter R. Mears Cedar Rapids Iowa Barry Goldwater Johnson Democratic Party Goldwater Sen Hubert H. Humphrey Humphrey Americans For Democratic Action

Hartselle City Council Delays Action on School Committee Vacancy

Hart sel le William Maxwell chair of the city school committee urged filling the unexpired term of Arthur Bean who resigned. The council chose to study the matter and set up a budget committee while agreeing to quarterly payment for training and janitorial services pending an audit.

Hartselle William Axwell Arthur Bean Bean iThe Maxwell

Nine Killed As Jet Bomber Hits Base At El Centro

A 70000 pound A3D jet bomber crashed during a parachuting demonstration at the El Centro Naval Air Facility killing nine people including three crewmen. The aircraft hit a power pole then collapsed into the main area causing widespread destruction and igniting flames in buildings and a theater.

EL Centro Calif el Centro Naval Air Facility

Ridgefield Faces Decision on Out-of-Town Student

Ridgefield lawyers weigh whether 15 year old Prince Chambliss from Birmingham can attend the town’s public schools. The board cites overcrowding and budget issues and says out-of-town students may not be admitted even if tuition is paid. Chambliss was invited by the Carol Rosenberg Memorial Education Fund and would stay with hosts in Ridgefield.

Ridgefield Chambliss Carol Rosenberg Memorial

U S Air Force C123 Shot Down Near Cambodian Border

A U S Air Force C123 transport was shot down near the Vietnam Cambodia frontier while on a supply mission. Eight Americans died. seven bodies recovered, one still missing. Wreckage lay inside Vietnam about 170 miles north of Saigon. guerrillas looted the scene.

John T. Wheeler Saigon Viet Nam U.S Cambodia United Sates

Markets At A Glance Mixed Stocks and Steady Bonds

New York markets show mixed stocks with moderate trading while bonds advance. Chicago reports hedge selling in corn and oats mostly lower as liquidity wanes and prices slip.

New York Chicago

GM Begins Slow Making Of New Cars

Crippling local strikes persist at 28 GM plants but a trickle of new cars rolls out. The UAW national contract ends a 31 day strike while some units stay out for local demands. Pontiac Michigan and Flint Michigan plants now have cars, as does a Kansas City plant. Twenty one plants remain closed over unresolved local disputes. Hydra Matic at Willow Run also shut.

Detroit General Motors United Auto Workers ‘Union Pontiac Motors Pontiac, Mich Buick Flint, Mich Kansas City Kan Fisher Body Hydra-Matic Willow Run

Teens bound over on kidnapping charges at Ft Benning

Two Dothan Alabama teenagers were bound over to Superior Court on kidnapping and holding for ransom three soldiers from Fort Benning. Separately, Gomulka announced Kremlin changes followed Leninist unity principles after Khrushchev's removal. UAW set a November 6 strike deadline at Ford as 18 units weigh deals. Space program notes report engineers analyzing data from a space glider moving at 8800 mph.

Columbus, Ga Dothan Ala Ft. Benning Warsaw Poland Wladislaw Gomulka Polish Communist Party Kremlin Nikita S. Khrushchev

Police report arrests in Cullman for disorderly conduct driving and prohibition

Cullman police reported arrests for disorderly conduct and driving while intoxicated plus one case of violating the prohibition law. The brief note lists four arrests in total with charges including disorderly conduct and driving related offenses.

City Recorder Cullman Reckh

We Pay Top Prices For Used Furniture

Exchange Furniture Co advertises top prices for used furniture with a contact number 353 4403. The brief classified line emphasizes buying used items.

Exchange Furniture Co

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