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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1963

Page

3

Goldwater Signs Up for Multiple Primaries Bid

AP political writer reports that Barry Goldwater plans potential entries in several primaries as strategic states weigh in on his 1964 presidential bid. He has indicated to run in New Hampshire on March 10 if he runs, with Illinois on April 14 likely and other targets including Nebraska Oregon Florida and California.

Washington Sen Barry Goldwater Goldwater Arizona United States New Hampshire New York Nelson A. Rockefeller Illinois Nebraska Oregon Floriday California

Judge Bloodworth resigns from Alabama Democratic Campaign Steering Committee

Circuit Judge James N. Bloodworth of Morgan County resigns as chairman after twenty years citing a heavy court docket and new personal responsibilities. John W. McConnell Jr. becomes chairman to complete the unexpired term. The steering committee organized in 1960 with Bloodworth and Charles C. Adams as officers.

James N. Bloodworth Alabama Democratic Campaign Bloodworth Morgan County Evelyn Hicks Shannon John W. McConnell, Jr Mobile Judge Bloodworth Charles C. Adams Tallapoosa County

Short FB Poll Favors Goldwater in Alabama

A Birmingham sampling of Farm Bureau members shows seven Democrats would back Goldwater over Kennedy, two favor Kennedy, two undecided, and one long-time Republican will vote GOP. Names from Clay, Letohatchie, Dale, Luverne, Cherokee, Dothan, and Decatur cited. Kennedy supporters from Montgomery and Vinemont, with undecideds in Madison and Macon counties. New Zealand geography noted.

Birmingham Alabama Farm Bureau Federation U.S Barry Goldwater R-Ariz Kennedy Birmingham News Goldwater H. H. Summerlin Clay County Matt Holmes Letohatchie Charles Carroll Dale County Kendrick Odum Luverne W. A. Ellis Jr Cherokee J. D. Green Dothan H. A. Bullard Decatur Joe Hall Montgomery A. J. Graham Vinemont E. W. Kilgo Cullman Malcolm Patterson Madison County Spencer Johnson Macon County

Lacon Store Burglarized. Over $400 Stolen

Morgan County deputies investigated a break in at Fulenwider's Store in Lacon overnight. Entry was gained through a north window and a back door used to exit. Stolen items include cigarettes valued at 375 dollars knives at 30 dollars and about 75 dollars in change.

Morgan’ County Sheriff's Force Fulenwider’s Lacon Thomas Powers R. M. Goode

Mary Topic Put In Separate Schema At Vatican Council

Vatican council approved placing a separate document on Mary in a broader schema on the church, a close vote that could affect Protestant relations. Also supported a document endorsing a common perpetual calendar and a fixed Easter date.

Gerald I. Miller Associated Press Vatican City Vatican Ecumenical Council Mary

The Average American Child Drinks Less Than A Pint Daily

A report notes that the typical American child consumes under a pint of water each day. The finding highlights hydration habits and suggests potential health implications for youth.

Blood Program Meeting Explores Effective Bloodmobile Visits

The semi annual Birmingham Sub-region No 2 Blood Program meeting is set for Wednesday at 1 15 p m in the Penthouse First Federal Building. Topics include proven methods for promoting Bloodmobile visits and local Red Cross banks with Jim Hudgins leading a panel on Community Bloodmobile visits and Brooks Jackson discussing Local Hospital Red Cross Blood Distribution Center potentials. A blood drive at First Presbyterian Church yielded 112 pints with nine rejected.

Birmingham First Federal American Red Cross Jim Hudgins Huntsville Brooks Jackson American Red Cross Blood Distribution Center First Presbyterian Church

River Work In State Urged By Coosa-Alabama Group

The Coosa-Alabama River Improvement Association urged the federal government to accelerate Alabama Coosa river system development before the Civil Works Division of the U S Army Corps of Engineers. They requested 19 252 000 for continuing two dams on the Alabama and Coosawatee rivers plus planning and construction funds for a lower Alabama River channel and dredging Mobile Harbor to 40 feet. The group noted the Alabama Coosa is the nation’s largest non navigable river system and urged full development for regional economy.

Washington Coosa Alabama River Mobile Harbor Mobile Bay Association Alabama Coosa

Bookmobile Schedule Across Town

The bookmobile stops at Priceville Priceville School Shoal Creek Baptist Church Brooksville Plainview Sullivan's Plainview Wigginton's Somerville Old School Edward's Cafe with times from 9:00 to 3:30 as listed. Residents are advised to visit these venues during the indicated windows for borrowing.

Priceville Trotman’s Shoal Creek Baptist Church Brooksville Blankenship Plainview Sullivan’s Wigginton Somerville Old School

Strtrand Adds A New Yarn

Chemstrand Co announces commercial production of Glace a filament Acrilan yarn for fashion apparel. Joseph W Tucker says Glace will debut in women's sweater fields with frosted look yarns, first marketed in 500 denier three ply at 2.50 and 2.70 per pound. 15 solution dyed colors available. Helen Harper and other sweater firms ready new lines.

Chemstrand Co Joseph W. Tucker Acrilan Sales Helen Harper

Kentucky charges highest marriage license fee at seven dollars

Kentucky leads in marriage license costs at seven dollars, higher than every other state. The data highlight a regional pricing distinction for obtaining a marriage license.

Kentucky

Baptists To Propose A $5 Million Budget

The Alabama Baptist Convention executive board will propose a 1964 budget of 5 million dollars at its 141st annual state convention in Birmingham November 12 to 14. Dr. Leon Macon, editor of the Alabama Baptist, will deliver the president's address after the board's report presented by Chairman J R White of Montgomery. Officers will be elected Wednesday, November 13.

Montgomery Alabama Baptist Convention Birmingham Leon Macon The Alabama Baptist J.R. White

Russellville Man Burned To Death In House Fire

A Russellville man, identified as Austin Lewis about 40, was burned to death when a house three blocks from Main Street burned Monday night. His companion Orlington Balentine survived with facial burns after the pair awoke to flames and could not find Lewis. He called the fire department next door.

Russellville Ala Austin Lewis Orlington Balentine Lewis

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