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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1964

Page

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City Hall docket records show multiple fines and guilty pleas

Law offenders listed on the Recorder's Docket plead guilty and pay fines for speeding intoxicated on a public street gaming improper parking and other violations. Building permits issued include Howard Johnson electric service $150 J L Hicks electric service $150 and several home additions totaling hundreds.

Recorder City Hall Howard Johnson Old Moulton Rd J. L. Hicks 7Th Ave Robert Brackeen Memorial Dr More House George H. Hughes 7Th St J. C. Corum Morgan Ave

LBJ Promises Talks Anywhere for Peace and Freedom

President Johnson tours the Southwest in a jet speed itinerary with stops in Texas Oklahoma and Arkansas to press for peace and freedom. He meets Mexican President Adolfo Lopez Mateos in El Paso to salute the Chamizal treaty and later goes to dedicate the $120 million Eufaula Dam while defending federal water projects against pork barrel charges.

Frank Cormier EL Paso Tex Johnson Mexico Lopez Mateos el Chamizal Rio Grande Texas Eufaula Oklahoma

Kickbacks And Civil Rights Debate Highlight National Tensions

The article notes Senator Barry Goldwater accusing Democrats of corruption and challenging civil rights moves as he campaigns in New England and New York. It also reports on Morgan County Sheriff Knox McRae being indicted on five counts of attempting to influence a juror, with bond set at 1000 dollars and a pending preliminary hearing before Judge Lewis West.

Walter R. Mears Goldwater Barry Goldwater Johnson New England New York Senate Winford Turner Morgan County Knox McRae McRae Lewis C. Brown

Charge Does Not Remove Sheriff Knox McRae

Indictment of Morgan County Sheriff Knox McRae does not automatically end his term. Officials say he will remain in office unless he resigns or is impeached upon conviction following a grand jury recommendation. One authority notes no automatic vacation of office. another says conviction could prompt impeachment.

Said County Knox McRae Circuit Court Morgan County Ala Clay E. Winton

Third Photo Deadline Near

The Decatur Daily invites amateur photographers to enter the third of six weekly photo contests with cash prizes up to 20 dollars. Mail your snapshot to PHOTO CONTEST THE DECATUR DAILY P O Box 1006 Decatur Alabama. Include a self addressed stamped envelope for return. Read page 16 for rules.

Decatur Daily P. O Decatur Ala

Equality, difference, and the quest for opportunity

The text argues that while people differ greatly in appearance, intellect, and character, equality refers to equal opportunity and rights. It recounts a prince meeting a homely man who asks about the town’s beauty, and the man’s calm reply shifts focus to the Creator.

Raca le Man Crea

Three French Youths Found Safe Near Bordeaux

Three kidnapped French schoolchildren Joel Biet Patrick Guillon and Patrick's sister Christine aged 5 to 6 were found safely by a road in southwest France near Bordeaux. They said a young man and woman named Nicole released them from a light blue car. Interior Minister Roger Frey mobilized over 100,000 police. borders and airports were on heightened alert. They were in excellent health though fleas were noted. no ransom details confirmed.

Richard K. O’malley Paris Bordeaux Roger Frey France Nicole Joel Biet Patrick Guillon Patrick Christine

Deputy Halts Attempt To Escape Jail

Deputy A J Haliman stopped two inmates from escaping Morgan County Jail last night when he found one hanging from a homemade rope tied to a third story window. The men James Mahaffey 15 of Decatur and David Pylant 22 of Decatur were alert to skim through bars and escape. Haliman fired a warning shot and Pylant dropped from the rope. Both were barely clothed and restrained by guards.

Morgan County A. J. Haliman Hallman James Mahaffey Decatur David Pylant Halimen Pylant

Markets At PE Ci elites Markets At PE Ci elites fore

Markets at New York show stocks higher with active trade and bond prices steady. Chicago crops mixed with wheat lower, corn and soybeans mostly lower amid hedge selling and slow trade.

New York Chicago

GOP Leader frames Alabama fund drive attack on Johnson

Dr Tom Brigham acting state chairman of the Alabama Republican Party told Morgan County Republicans last night the group is united to back Barry Goldwater and oppose President Johnson He criticized Johnsons programs and motives and questioned who can end poverty while opposing spending.

Alan Burleson Tom Brigham Alabama Republican Party Morgan County Lady Bird Lynda Bird Lucia Bird Brigham Birmingham John Grenier Goldwater Johnson

Senate backs billion dollar new hope plan for Appalachia

The Senate approved the billion dollar new hope plan for the Appalachia region, the final major antipoverty initiative of President Johnson. In Detroit, the United Auto Workers struck GM after failed contract talks. In Cullman Alabama, former Gov James E Folsom said Wallace backed home rule for schools would permit tax supported church schools.

Washington Senate Appalachian Mountain Johnson Detroit United Auto Workers Union General Motors Corp UAW Cullman Ala James E. Folsom George Wallace

Warren Report Book A Runaway Favorite

The Warren report summary book, a special hard back edition, attracts nationwide interest as 175 papers join the project with AP reporting initial orders of 100000 then raised to 250000. The illustrated volume with blue and gold cover sells for 1.50 and daily deliveries begin Monday via subscription.

John F. Kennedy Associated Press

Sanatorium Chaplain Aids TB Patients Families

TB Sanatorium residents stay months to years and family life is strained. Chaplain aids in arranging adjustments and easing worries, with United Fund contributions funding these services.

T.B. Sanatorium United Fund

We Pay T Prices For Used Furniture Ad

Edie Furniture Co advertises paying top dollar for used furniture with contact number 353 4403.

Edie Furniture Co Ledv

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Maumee Ohio Cecil Julian Henry Carter American Legion Auxiliary Hartselle Moulton Decatur Fire Department U.S Wilson St. NW Walnut St Morgan County Democrats Gene Lentz LBJ Southwest Adolfo Lopez Mateos United States GOP Baker Case Harrison Hill Lewis West Brown Grand Jury Grand Morgan Mike Freeman Asl A. J. Hallman Egnter James Mahaffey Delly Puciay Warren Report Quickies Ken Reynolds
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