Morgan County Fair set Sept 12 17 with Miss Tennessee Valley Exposition
Morgan County Fair runs September 12 through 17 under Decatur Jaycees with Johnny's United Show and the Zacchini flying act. A General Motors Motorrama and free acts join beauty contests, agricultural events, and crowds. Crowned Miss Tennessee Valley Exposition will be chosen from Miss Lawrence County, Miss Limestone County, and Miss Morgan County with a final on the last night. prizes include cash checks for schools. Entries close September 8, with rehearsals at First Federal Savings and Loan Penthouse.
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Limestone Counties
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Martin urges veto of pay hike bill in Alabama
Republican Congressman James D. Martin called for Governor Wallace to veto a bill boosting salaries for several state officials including the three public service commissioners the agriculture commissioner the state treasurer the state auditor and secretary of state. He indicated spending sprees are uncalled for as he campaigns in Huntsville and beyond during his statewide tour.
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James D. Martin
George) Wallace
Martin
Rocket City
State Senate
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Wallace
Lurleen
Carl Robinson
Bessemer
Selma
Birmingham
You Can Earn Up To $900 Without Owing Federal Taxes
Sylvia Porter explains how a student can earn up to $900 tax free during a summer job under the 1964 tax law. Parents may still claim the student as a dependent if they provide more than half support and meet rules, with exceptions for younger or full-time student dependents. The piece outlines standard deductions, exemptions, and the need to keep earnings and withholding records.
Fair Highlights Include Kids Day And Livestock Shows
C Bennett McRae and John McBride lead events as Earl Penn outlines a fair schedule with kids day on Saturday offering free admission and half price rides. Two bicycles to be given away, livestock and swine shows Wednesday and Thursday, a new cattle pavilion rising on Meadus Road, plus free entertainment by the Flying Zacchinis the Hildalys the Cy clettes and the Bounding Fays.
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John McBride
Earl Penn
Dukes
Fairgrounds
Meadus Rd
Flying Zacchinis
Hildalys
Hollywood Palace
Cyclettes
Bounding Fays
Transatlantic cable greeting between Victoria and Buchanan
In 1858 Queen Victoria and US President James Buchanan exchanged greetings over the first transatlantic cable marking a historic early telecommunication milestone between Britain and the United States.
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Britain
Queen Victoria
James Buchanan
Lawrence County Fair Set Sept 12 17 at Lions Grounds
Moulton Lions Club announced the Lawrence County Fair will run September 12 to 17 at the fairgrounds beside Lawrence County High School. Johnny's United Show will be featured on the midway this year.
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Moulton
Moulton Lions Club
Lawrence County
Lions Club
Lawrence County High School
Johnny’s United
First all American bombing attack on Western Europe in 1942
In 1942 the United States carried out the first all American bombing raid against Western Europe. The operation marked a significant shift in Allied air power during World War II, signaling a new phase in strategic bombing campaigns over the European theater.
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Europe
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