Ozier Wins Commission Seat in Six Way Race
Business executive Melvin Ozier won a three year city commission term with 1,467 votes out of 2,750 cast, avoiding a runoff. Charles B. Martin was second with 815, Gene Shelton 241, Bill Landers 75, William Lindley 66, George Royer 71, and Herbert Gardner 15. Ozier carried 10 of 12 stations, with Martin winning Austin High and Austinville Elementary.
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Melvin Ozier
City Commission
Ozier
Charles B. Martin
T. C. Almon
Gene Shelton
Bill Landers
William Lindley
George Royer
Herbert
Hub) Gardner
Martin
Austin High
Austinville
Governor Wallace crowns Miss Decatur in Jaycee pageant
Governor George Wallace surprised Decatur Jaycee members during their Miss Decatur Jaycee Contest by addressing the club and presenting gifts to seven contestants. Brenda Sherrill, 19, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mitchell Smith of 323 Clearview St SW, was crowned Miss Decatur.
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George Wallace
Decatur Jaycee
Mitela 2 on A Glance New York stocks drift lower
In New York the stock market showed a downbeat session with lower activity. Cotton remained quiet while Chicago corn and hog values eased or held firm and soybeans rose, with August futures up the 10 cent limit. Slaughter cattle advanced to daily highs, with steers topping at 28 dollars.
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New York
Chicago
Work Force Program Eyed For Schools
Decatur Chamber of Commerce plans a labor force program to inform potential workers about jobs skills and training in the immediate industrial area. The plan was endorsed by business and industry representatives at a Chamber meeting led by Charles Stant of Birmingham who outlined the program’s objectives.
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Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Charles Stant
Birmingham
Decatur
Stant
Philpott Foresees $1 Billion Alabama Agriculture
Auburn University President Harry N. Philpott told 400 at the 30th annual Alabama Farmers Cooperative stockholders banquet that Alabama farm income will reach one billion dollars annually within three to four years. He noted last year’s agriculture income of 677 million, about a quarter of state earnings, and said cooperation among leaders drives growth while farm numbers decline. He added that 20 percent of Alabama’s population are farmers now, down from 32 percent in 1950.
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Auburn University
Harry N. Philpott
Alabama
Philpott
Alabama Farmers Cooperative, Inc
Decatur Country Club
Harry Philpot
E. P
Moratorium proposal on open housing marches discussed
The Chicago summit of civil rights and civic leaders considered a moratorium on open housing marches. In Cape Kennedy Florida the Pioneer 7 spacecraft entered solar orbit to study solar wind radiation, a potential hazard for moon missions.
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Chicago
Cape Kennedy Fla
Pioneer 7
Women Jury Service Put to Voters in Alabama
Alabama Senate approves referendum on Nov 8 to decide if women should serve on juries in state courts. Measure moves after previous Senate blockages, differing from House version that avoids a public vote. House actions include desegregation guidance funding issues and elimination of agents fees on state insurance premiums.
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Montgomery
Alabama Senate
Alabama
Senate
House
George Wallace
Wallace
Office of Education
Candlemakers Hear Wallace outline Alabama Assets
Governor George C. Wallace addressed the International Guild of Candle Artisans at their banquet, praising Alabama while attacking national media coverage. He noted 60 delegates from 26 states traveled to the event and said Alabama has its own share of goodness.
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George C. Wallace
International Guild of Candle Artisans
Alabama
Wallace
Athens
South
Lawyer dragged from hearing over Viet Nam protest
A lawyer opposing U.S. involvement in Vietnam was forced from the House Committee on Un-American Activities hearing after challenging a witness's testimony. At least seven others were removed for loud applause of antiwar statements by a witness.
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Carl P. Leubsdorf
Washington
U.S
Viet Nam
House Committee On UN
Decatur Wife Receives Death Notice of Viet Nam Soldier
Sgt. ES Jeffery W. Smith, 23, of Decatur died in combat in Viet Nam three weeks after leaving home. A six year Army veteran, he trained troops at Ft. Benning and served with Company A, 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry, 1st Division. Exact combat location not disclosed.
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ES Jeffery W. Smith
Viet Nam
Berta Smith
Decatur
Jeff
Sgt. Smith
Austinville Rd
Ft. Benning
Smith
16Th Infantry
VC Shell Motor Pool Near Saigon
Viet Cong shells hit a U S motor pool near Tan Son Nhut airport killing one Vietnamese and wounding six others at night. US military police opened fire but could not confirm hits on raiders during a half hour engagement. The attack follows a Red ambush nearby that killed 14 militiamen.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
Tan Son Nhut
Quickies by Ken Reynolds
The Daily Want Ads notes a clearance sale at Elva Loan Company with promises of good news and bargain offers for readers. The brief promotional item highlights discounted items and a friendly clearance event.
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Elva
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