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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1964
Page
1
In Khartoum the Sudanese crisis ends the Abboud regime after a decade of rule. Riots leave at least 30 dead and 200 wounded as a general strike cuts radio, telegraph, airfields, and train service. A Communist party gains influence while Abboud resigns and dissolves his generals.
The piece recalls Patrick Henry and the birth of the United States to argue for cautious federalism and humility in addressing modern governance. It highlights how early leaders balanced state sovereignty with a central government and notes today’s complex interdependence and population growth.
Police answered a Friday 6 38 p m call to W L Dennis 1505 Summer Lane where seven windows were found broken after rocks were thrown. Dennis did not identify a suspect. Doris G Strider 28 of Hartselle drove a 1962 Chevrolet into the rear of F William Bussinger 56 of Birmingham in a Friday afternoon collision on 6th Ave SE. Strider said brakes failed. no injuries.
The piece reports Democrats urging turnout for the straight Democratic ticket and accusing Republicans of inaction. A Democrat claims poll watchers will not be stationed at county boxes, while Republican Don Mayhall says watchers should be present at all polling places to aid voters.
Madison County grand jury indicted Audie Lee Seagroves, 15, on first degree murder, rape, and robbery in the rape slaying of Ethel Marie Putman of Elkmont. Prosecutors expect a December trial and likely seek the death penalty. Seagroves allegedly signed a statement admitting rape and shooting Miss Putman on Huntsville Mountain in August.
President Johnson told a Chicago rally that he would win the election and that the nation must raise its sights while he urged a strong Democratic Congress to move the country forward. He said victory is likely next Tuesday but differences will remain that must be honored. In Rockford he urged Republicans to vote for what is best for America.
Athens led Huntsville 20 to 7 while Central beat Austin 33 to 0. Moulton defeated Rogersville 6 to 0 and Courtland won 33 to 14 over Hatton. Jasper upended Cullman 24 to 14, Coffee beat Decatur 33 to 7, Hartselle topped Guntersville 27 to 0, Fairview beat Gurley 14 to 13, Town Creek won 34 to 12 over Meek, and Miami 10, Detroit 7 in college action.
Solomon Seay Jr. files in U S District Court a motion alleging racial imbalance in federal juries in Montgomery. Judge Frank M Johnson Jr. set to hear Monday. Seay argues Negroes are systematically excluded from juries while representing Haram Garth in a selective service case.
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Arizona Senator Barry Goldwater toured the West and Las Vegas urging a decisive stand against communism. He cited polls he claimed show broad support for his positions and pressed for strong military readiness to ensure genuine peace.
Richard L Davenport of Valentine, Nebraska, admits misusing about 1.5 million dollars from bank customers over 14 years to finance land deals cattle and stock market activity plus gambling. State and federal charges allege embezzlement and false bank entries tied to notes of 90 000 and 150 000 dollars. The bank was taken over by the State Banking Department following the developments.
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