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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1971

Page

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Plainclothesment at Alabama schools debated by governor

Governor George C. Wallace orders ununiformed state policemen stationed at numerous Alabama schools at the start of the fall term to deter potential racial trouble. Butler High Huntsville and Courtland High in Lawrence County named among campuses under watch as Wallace signals possible federal court clashes.

Plainclothes Alabama George C. Wallace State Public Safety Department Wallace North Alabama Butler High School Huntsville Courtland High School Lawrence County

Holding Firm Eyed By Banks

First National Bank of Decatur First National Bank of Birmingham and a third Alabama bank explore forming a multi bank holding company. Executives James A. Davis and John A. Hand say the venture would span north central and southern regions while preserving local identities and autonomy.

First National Bank of Decatur Birmingham James A. Davis John A. Hand Alabama Tennessee Valley First National of Birmingham Hand Davis First National Bank of Decatur First Alabama Bank First National Bank North Alabama

Turner Named To New DAILY Post

Winford Turner of THE DECATUR DAILY已named assistant managing editor effective this week. Turner, 29, has served since 1961 and led city desk for four years, focusing now on investigative reporting and shaping a new trend in Alabama journalism. He has won 12 AP newswriting awards, including the Douglas L. Cannon Award for a cigarette tax impact series.

Winford Turner Decatur Daily News Mike Freeman Turner Freeman Alabama THE DAILY Associated Press Douglas L. Cannon Alabama Medical Association Elkmont Elkmont High School Athens College

Freezer for sale at 7007 Woodmont Dr SE

Upright Gibson freezer 16 cu ft five years old in good condition priced at 50 dollars. Located at 7007 Woodmont Dr SE. Fast-Action Decatur Daily Want Ad promotes buying and selling items with strong local circulation.

Decatur Daily Want J. M. Street Woodmont, SE Gibson Upright Woodmont Dr

Dixie Boys Series Crown Will Be Settled In Night Contest

Texas stayed undefeated in the Dixie Boys World Series at Point Mallard until Tennessee exploded for a 10 run first inning. The night contest will determine the series crown as the teams clash with high stakes and a large crowd watching.

Billy Mitchell Texas Point Mallard Tennessee

Texas Longhorns stumble in playoffs amid double elimination

In a tense double elimination event, Texas suffers a heavy setback as three teams hold one loss, while Mississippi and Tennessee prepare for a decisive 5 p.m. duel to reach the final at 8 p.m. Tennessee previously defeated Decatur, and Mississippi toppled Georgia to advance.

Texans Texas Lone Star State All-Stars Mississippi Tennessee Georgia Alabama Decatur Middle Valley Tenn

Decature makes it happen in Alabama shopping area

A brief item notes Decature’s impact in Alabama’s friendliest shopping area, highlighting local development and community vibe. Mentions weather forecasts and a note about a weather map on page A-3, with a Tennessee Valley pride tagline.

Decature Alabama

Limestone School Ordered To Reopen

Gov. George C. Wallace directed Limestone County Board of Education to reopen New Hope School, a predominantly black school shut earlier this year by a federal court order. He spoke at Troy State University where he was to receive an honorary degree.

Wallace New Hope Limestone County U.S Sam Pointer Troy George C. Wallace Limestone County Board of Education Troy State University Harold L. Smith Smith C.S. Pettus Clayton Haney Jr Montgomery

Wallace assails limousine liberals at Troy State graduation

Gov George Wallace urged grads at Troy State University to beware of limousine liberals who claim to solve poverty while lacking experience. He named Sen Edward Kennedy in the critique. The piece notes Alabama lawmakers seek to delay reapportionment to 1974.

Troy George Wallace Troy State University Edward M. Kennedy Dmass

Nashville firm to build 100000 building for Decatur office

A Nashville based truck sales company will construct a 17 000 square foot brick metal building on 6th Ave SE to house its new Decatur office. Charles Johnson says occupancy is planned by December 1 and full service will include sales, service and parts for Peterbilt and Diamond Reo trucks.

Nashville Decatur 6Th Ave General Truck Sales of Alabama Charles Johnson Holiday Inn McDowell Development Corp Johnson General Truck Sales Co., Inc General Transportation Co Tennessee South Carolina North

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