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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1964
Page
2
Mrs Clare Boothe Luce announced a bid for the Conservative party nomination in New York for U S Senate but within days said she was withdrawing. The remark notes a woman's right to change her mind.
The Morgan County Fair returns with fun, exhibits, and education opening September 14 under early scheduling. Local junior and senior girls from Lawrence Limestone and Morgan counties compete for Miss Tennessee Valley Exposition with prizes over 500 dollars in apparel bonds and household items donated by Decatur firms.
The Montgomery Advertiser notes the Senate approved tying Medicare to Social Security as a political move in an election year. It highlights House delays and planned increases in Social Security taxes through 1970, with concerns about future fund stability and the impact on workers and employers. The piece cites Rep Mills of Arkansas as a staunch opponent of merging the programs.
Washington AFL CIO leaders lauded Johnson’s post Kennedy legislative gains and labor’s broad endorsement. Meany highlighted Republican signatories to the vote while privately questioning whether rank and file will deliver their support. Separately, Congress debated a Hoffa investigation with a mixed Republican Democrat lineup and regional political tensions.
Barry Goldwater's pledge to end the military draft is shown as echoing Adlai Stevenson in 1956. The piece argues national security transcends party politics, praising caution on draft policy while supporting Goldwater's broader stance and criticizing opportunistic political rhetoric.
Daily desires shape who we are and our future state. Define clear aims to guide today and tomorrow. Consider Dreier's suggestions to greet the day, work with purpose, and meet others with kindness and joy.
The piece weighs Kennedy’s performance as attorney general, noting political influence in patronage and judicial appointments. It discusses his potential Senate bid in New York, Republican opposition, and possible impact on 1968 presidential and vice presidential contests.
On this date Labor Day 1964 highlights include the 1892 Sullivan Corbett heavyweight bout in New Orleans with Corbett winning in 21 rounds. 1822 Brazil's independence from Portugal. 1940 Nazi air raid on London. 1945 Truman receiving Japan surrender papers aboard Missouri. Local notes mention J J Sullivan honored at L N Shops. probate judge Almon license rules. Decatur Box and Basket plant rebuilding. a Hillsboro accident involving a three year old.
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