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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1964

Page

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Goldwater and Humphrey Clash Over Defense and Aid

In Dayton Goldwater blasts Democratic policies calling them built on lies while criticizing foreign aid and defense strategy. Humphrey defends the Guard and asserts U S strength as he campaigns through Detroit and Bis marck with stops in Georgia and the Carolinas. President Johnson and NATO head Brosio visited SAC headquarters near Omaha as Miller hits ranchers in Wyoming.

Washington Barry Goldwater Hubert H. Humphrey Dayton Ohio Goldwater Middletown U.S Poland Humphrey National Guard Association Guard United States Minnesota Detroit Bismark N. C Georgia Johnson NATO Manlio Brosio Strategic Air Command Omaha William E. Miller Colorado Nebraska

China on the Edge of Atomic Bomb Says U S Officials

Washington reports that while Red China may launch an atomic test soon it remains years from a full nuclear capability. Analysts cite anniversaries as timing clues and note fuel limits, lack of delivery rockets, and potential political leverage from an early test.

Lewis Gulick Washington USS China Peking Dean Rusk U.S Thas State Department Rusk United States Red China

Detective fiction as calming reading choice

The reader asks if it is wrong to favor detective stories and the reply argues mindfully choosing reading matter shapes character. It cites Martha Burger on mental dieting, recommending avoidance of horror, malice, and negative influences to seek constructive reading.

Martha Burger

Threat Changes U S Viet Views

AP report explains how Red China nuclear advances may complicate U S aims in South Viet Nam. It notes two major risks: a potential political collapse in South Viet Nam and the challenge of deterring China and North Viet Nam from prolonging the war as the nuclear threat rises.

John M. Hightower Washington Red China United States South Viet Nam North Viet Nam

Johnson eyeing Europe trip if elected in NATO talks

President Johnson plans a European visit in November or December to meet NATO leaders from 14 nations and possibly arrange individual talks with de Gaulle Erhard and Britain’s prime minister. A Khrushchev summit would follow later, likely in 1965, after allied meetings.

Frank Cormier Washington Johnson Europe North Atlantic Treaty Organization Khrushchev NATO NATO Council Paris Charles de Gaulle France Ludwig Erhard West Germany Great Britain

Mental Health Clinic Faces Long Waiting Period

Mental Health authorities say one in ten children will need psychiatric help in a lifetime. A waiting period of up to three months at the Mental Health Clinic exists, and donations through the United Fund can expand access to services for those in need.

United Fund

Probe Here Is Continued

Federal and state investigators maintain a round the clock probe into the Morgan County Sheriff's force. A specially called grand jury, which recessed Friday, is expected to reconvene within days as the investigation proceeds. Indictments have been returned against Sheriff Knox McRae and Deputy Sgt Milton Thomas.

Morgan County le Doss Knox McRae Milton. Thomas Doss

Disinterest Laid To Estes Deals

Senate Investigations subcommittee criticized the Agriculture Department for disinterest and stagnation in handling Billie Sol Estes cotton schemes in Pecos Texas. After Freeman was informed, the department halted Estes' activities. Estes remains free on bond while appealing fraud convictions involving liquid fertilizer dealings.

W.B. Ragsdale JR Washington Senate Investigations Subcommittee Billie Sol Estes Agriculture Department Texas Wheeler-Dealer Pecos Tex Orville L. Freeman Estes

We Pay Top Prices for Used Furniture

We pay top prices for used furniture. Call aoe Co at 353-440 for quick service and fair value on your preloved home goods.

Aoe Co

Troubles Rise From Joe Wheeler Strike In Lawrence County

Reports say more incidents emerge from the Joe Wheeler Electric Membership Co-Op strike. Saturday a disturbance occurred as three transformers were shot out while repair crews worked, three carloads of men arriving. Judge Bloodworth orders protection of people and property and urges a quick contract to halt violence. The NLRB unfair labor charge looms with a hearing set for November 10 in Decatur.

Joe Wheeler Electric Lawrence County James N. Bloodworth Neal Fretwell Tom Pettus Bloodworth Joe Wheeler Morgan National Labor Relations Board Decatur Breens Bh Vebed Perfore

One Killed In Area Wreck

One fatality and three injuries, one critical, were reported from two of three traffic accidents in the four county area last night and today. Noah R. Ayers, 61, of Cullman, was pronounced dead on arrival at Cullman Hospital after his 1950 GMC pickup collided with a 1964 International on Highway 69 at about 6 40 a.m. State trooper E F Dickson investigated.

Cullman Hospital Noah R. Ayers Cullman E.F. Dickson Headquarters Ayers Highway 69 International

Hurricane watch ordered as Hilda strengthens near Alabama coast

The Weather Bureau issued a hurricane watch for the Alabama coast as Hilda, now a hurricane with about 80 mph winds, moves through the Gulf of Mexico. Labor costs declined 0.1 percent in August from July, per the Labor Department. Mississippi Governor Johnson ordered a state probe into racial bombings in McComb and promised order. Mrs. Stephanie Miller, wife of VP candidate William Miller, will visit Huntsville among seven Alabama cities next week.

Mobile Weather Bureau Alabama Gulf of Mexico Washington Labor Department Jackson, Miss Paul Johnson McComb Mississippi Stephanie Miller William Miller Huntsville

Auto Tag Sales Start Thursday

Morgan County Alabama begins 1965 vehicle tag sales at the courthouse with blue and orange tags for six weeks. A new IBM computer system speeds processing through four windows, aiming to reduce lines. buyers must know their 1964 receipt or tag number. Estimated 35,000 Morgan County tags expected this year, about 30,000 in the six week period.

Alabama Morgan County Limestone Lawrence Cullman Porter Lee Haines

Southern Airways Inaugurates Martin 404 Service

Southern Airways and Decatur Athens officials will mark the first flight to Decatur with ceremonies Thursday morning. Pryor Field Southern manager George Riedmueller credits local support and the runway extension to 5100 feet for bringing the Aristocrat Martin 404 to the area. The fully pressurized air conditioned plane seats 40 passengers and will be dedicated with Athens present. Refreshments will be served to guests.

Southern Airways Athens Decatur Pryor Field Southern George Riedmueller Southern Ried

Markets At A Glance Quick Summary From New York Trading

New York stocks rise with active trading while bonds show mixed moves. In Chicago, wheat and corn trend lower, oats follow, hogs stay steady to strong with tops around 17.25 and cattle steady to higher near 28. A brisk markets brief by Ken Reynolds.

New York Treasuries Chicago

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