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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1966
Page
19
Rho Alpha Omega Fraternity of Athens College sponsors a summer watermelon cutting for faculty staff and students. The event runs Wednesday from 9:50 to 10:50 a.m. and again from 7:30 to 8 p.m. in front of Sanders Hall.
At Cape Kennedy Florida union members of the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employes hire a plane to tow a banner over the space center protesting RCA unfairness. The group has been in a 1964 contract dispute with RCA but has not quit work. Ireland imports flax for its Irish linen, which must be hand processed.
Athens College President Dr Frank N Philpot announced that R L Brittain will join the English faculty this fall He holds a BFA from the University of Georgia and is completing work toward a PhD at Auburn University He has taught at Georgia and Auburn and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi.
The article covers Joe Johnson's advocacy and lengthy push to industrial growth in North Alabama. It details his role in reviving Redstone Arsenal, securing wind tunnel plans, and attracting Chemstrand and other plants to Decatur and Huntsville. It notes NASDA funding, Alabama Power early marketing work, and Johnson's leadership, staff, and Chamber collaboration. Johnson's office at State National Bank and home rose-garden hobby are also mentioned.
Government positions offer high starting salaries and security with strong advancement. Little or no education needed for some roles, but tests are required and competition is keen. Lincoln Service, a private test-prep school, offers a free booklet "U. S. Civil Service Positions and Salaries" by mail.
Perspective 16 highlights Hub Gardner as the most colorful candidate with a campaign slogan centered on wheels and a hub. It mentions others running ads, Beatle war aftermath, Lennon apology, and brief bios of several individuals including Thomas D. Jr., Donald, Wallace, and Johnson.
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