Athens Rodeo Draws Huge Crowd in North Alabama
A large crowd packed Athens streets for what officials called the largest rodeo parade in the city’s history. Estimates ranged from 5 000 to 20 000 spectators as bands cowboys and locals moved from Veteran Fairgrounds around Courthouse Square and back again. Parade master Leonard Moyers led the procession with Policeman Billy Daly on a motorcycle and rodeo supervisor Preston Folkes among the performers.
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Athens
North Alabama
J. D. Garrett
Courthouse Square
Leonard Moyers
Athents
Billy Daly
Preston Folkes
West Limestone
Ardmore
Folkes
Kefauver Dies After Aortic Aneurysm At 60
Senator Estes Kefauver of Tennessee dies from a ruptured aorta following a heart attack. The liberal Democrat and two time presidential hopeful had recently faced indigestion and underwent planned surgery. Tributes from President Kennedy Adlai Stevenson and Senate leaders describe him as a devoted public servant and champion against monopoly.
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Washington
Senate
Naval Hospital
Bethesda
Coonskin
Kennedy
Hyannis Port
Mass
Sen
Kefauver
Adlai E. Stevenson
U.S
United Nations
Stevenson
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
Nation
Grade Crossing Approved U.S. To Fund Gordon Drive Overpass
The federal government will pay all construction costs for the Gordon Drive overpass. Congressman Robert E. Jones announced in Washington that the U.S. will cover 100 percent of the project cost.
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U.S
Bill Chilton
Daily
Gordon Dr
Robert E. Jones
Washington
Florence State College promotes Mrs Henry A Richeson
Mrs Henry A Richeson daughter of Mrs Elizabeth W Neville of Decatur receives promotion to assistant professor in English and speech at Florence State College. Republican Club of Morgan County meets at 7 30 p.m Monday at City Electric Auditorium with guest speaker Guy Hunt. Revival at Cave Springs Baptist Church continues with music by Clifford Mitchell and daily services at 7 a.m and 7 30 p.m. Decatur Civinette Club to hold family picnic at Chemstrand Park Monday at 6 p.m. Police report Harley parts stolen from Paul Snow of Decatur.
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Henry A. Richeson
Elizabeth W. Neville
Decatur
Florence State College
Richeson
Republican Club
Morgan County
City Electric Auditorium
Guy Hunt
Cullman
State
Senate
Robert Slack
West Hartselle
Cave Springs Baptist Church
Priceville
Clifford Mitchell
Brookhaven Baptist Church
Robert Lee
Georgia Coach Sues Curtis Publishing in $10 Million Libel Trial
In Atlanta a federal court began the Butts versus Curtis Publishing libel suit over allegations related to the Georgia Alabama game. Judge Lewis Morgan presided as jury selection concluded quickly and Wally Butts attended with his family.
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Atlanta
Wally Butts
Georgia
Lewis R. Morgan
Morgan
University of Georgia Law School
LaGrange
Butts
Curtis Publishing Co
Is There Purpose and God Real in Life
The answer affirms God is real and life has purpose. Without faith in God, life is a riddle. with Jesus Christ, life gains meaning and a complete worldview guiding eternal outcomes.
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A. C
God
James
Jesus
Jesus Christ
Polio Immunization Campaign Aims After Local Death
Four county area including Cullman and Lawrence faces polio scare after a nine month old dies. Health officials announce mass immunization for children next week at the Cullman health department from 1 to 4 pm for three weeks. Lawrence County suffers two confirmed polio cases with unconfirmed reports of more. Mount Hope schools closed after two polio cases and respiratory epidemic. six week summer session continues for 6700 students amid terms.
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Winford
Cullman County
Johnny L. Wren
Carl Wren
Vinemont
Cullman
Health Department
Lawrence County
Mount Hope
Board of Education
Limestone County
Baby Sister
Weather Bureau
Four candidates vie for Decatur city commission seat
In Decatur voters face an August 20 election to fill a city commission vacancy left by Jack Higginbotham. Candidates Dick Coffey Joe Elliott the Rev Joseph Griggs and Wilson Morgan debate service and city needs while poll tax rules and a possible September runoff shape the race.
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Decatur
Dick Coffey
Joe Elliott
Joseph Griggs
Wilson Morgan
City Hall
Board of Commissioners
Jack Higginbotham
Higginbotham
Gilmer Blackburn
F. S. Hunt, Jr
Streets 4
Morgan
Almon
Morgan County Board of
Elliott
the Daily
Griggs
Mr. Griggs
Anti-Filibuster Moves Planned in Alabama Senate
Administration leaders planned weekend moves to break a Senate deadlock threatening Gov. George Wallace’s program. Wallace decried constant harassment by a small group of senators as filibusters hinder bills. in the House, lawmakers advanced legislation including a segregation proposal tied to Kennedy civil rights policy.
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Montgomery
Senate
George Wallace
Petes
Wallace
Kennedy
Malcolm Bethea
Jefferson County
Bethea
Wallace Blasts JFK Nomination
Governor George Wallace of Alabama urged voters to repudiate the federal administration in 1964 at a near capacity rally in Shreveport. He avoided direct Kennedy criticism due to Kennedy's death, spoke of change in Washington, and said a Southerner for president would be beneficial. Former Gen. Edwin A. Walker joined backstage to congratulate him.
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Shreveport
George Wallace
Alabama
Kennedy
Wallace
Washington
Army
Edwin A. Walker
Dallas
Tex
Cooler Weather Expected Across Decatur Area
The U S Weather Bureau in Birmingham forecasts variable clouds and a drop in heat with scattered showers in the Decatur region over the next 48 hours. Highs reach the high 80s, a relief after the prior week’s heat. Limestone and Lawrence counties face cooler days and polio-related school interruptions in Lawrence.
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U.S
Birmingham
Decatur
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Streets and Sanitation
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