Sparkman warns Democrats may rebound if McGovern loses
Sen John Sparkman says a bad McGovern loss could trigger a Democratic rebound. He criticizes Blount mail service reform and campaigns on his seniority and Alabama gains. Sparkman notes potential Senate chair shifts if Republicans gain control and cites SBA plant grants and regional projects in Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt Harwell
Birmingham
Ala
John J. Sparkman
D-Ala
George McGovern
Nixon
Alabama
Sparkman
Winston
John Grenier
Mr. Blount
Grenier
Blount
Blount- Javits
Sen
Jacob Javits
R-Ny
Senate
Monsanto Textile Co. celebrates safety record with flag-raising
Officials from Monsanto Textile Co. observed a flag raising ceremony after the Decatur plant set a safety record by operating 608 consecutive days without a lost workday injury. The event highlighted ongoing commitment to worker safety and health standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monsanto Textile Co
Decatur
Skier Doug Anderson Leads National Water Ski Championships
Doug Anderson 44 of Decatur completed his first stint as chief judge for the American Water Ski Association National Championships in Seattle. About 200 skiers competed in slalom and distance jumping, with records set and a strict judging process ensuring fair runs for top regional qualifiers. Anderson noted the role requires full oversight and decisive final say on controversies, with a trained team of boat and course judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug Anderson
Seattle
Wash
Decatur
Anderson
United States
Andersen
Water Skiing Growth Probed By Local Enthusiasts and Voter Registrations
Decatur Water Ski Club president Anderson notes rapid growth and safety emphasis as the group plans more shows and a possible tournament next year. Morgan County records show 246 new voters after two days of registration ahead of the municipal and November elections. The Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Contest set for Oct 5 at Athens College will crown grand champion Dick Barett as fiddle king.
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Anderson
Decatur
Morgan County
Morgan County Board of Registrars
Ann Bell
Athens
Athens College
Dick Barett
Pottsboro
Tex
Monsanto Textiles receives top safety award at Decatur plants
Plant manager R. M. Adams announced that Monsanto Textiles Co. Decatur facilities earned the company's highest safety honor, the Monsanto Board of Directors Award, in today’s ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Adams
G. B. Hughey
Technical Center
J. R. Martin
Monsanto Textiles Co
Decatur
Monsanto Board of Directors
Adams
Monsanto
Charles H. Sommer
Board of Directors
National Safety Council and
Manufacturing Chemists Association
Alabama
National Safety Council
U.S
Sommer
Morgan County School dress code restrictive guidelines revealed
The Morgan County School System requires students to dress in a manner acceptable to school officials with girls restricted to shorts only in physical education, jeans allowed with neat blouses, and boys' hair above the collar and mustaches forbidden. Violations lead to warnings, suspensions, or longer penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Daily
Decatur
Ala
Morgan County
Trinity
Decatur Model Airplane Club Hosts National RC Contest
The Decatur Model Airplane Club hosts a public radio controlled airplane contest at the old Courtland Air Base. The event runs 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday with entrants from across the United States in Acrobatics scale and pylon racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtland
Decatur
Courtland Air Base
United States
JA Drives Set $20,834 Goal For 1972 73 Campaign
Junior Achievement announced a campaign goal of $20,834 for the 1972 73 drive at a Decatur Inn breakfast. Robert Adams Monsanto plant manager and JA fund raising chairman addressed attendees. guests included Mike Milton Florence JA executive director. Team captains listed as Don Donner Lynn Fowler Robert Tucker Bayne Vaughan William Brumback Jerry Reed and Ray Baker. Nina Ruth Brown of Decatur earned a BA from Mercer University.
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Junior Achievement
Decatur Inn
Robert Adams
Monsanto
Mike Milton
Florence JA
Don Donner
Lynn Fowler
Robert Tucker
Bayne Vaughan
William Brumback
Jerry Reed
Ray Baker
Emergency Crisis Lines and Poisoning Help
The Decatur Daily lists crisis numbers for personal crises and possible poisoning. Call the Crisis Call Center at 355 8000 or your nearest hospital or family physician. If unsure of the number dial 0 and describe the emergency.
National Cheese Week Opens Under Slogan in 1933 Scene
A mid mood photograph from 1933 shows President Roosevelt's portrait amid cheese slogans at Chappell's Market Place on Melwa 81. The first day of National Cheese Week features the line Serve Cheese and Serve the Nation and highlights 306 pounds of cheese in the foreground.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Chappell
Meulwa
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Montgomery
Post
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SBA
Mobile
Maben Yount
Opportunity City’ Club
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Atlanta
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Atlanta Stadium
Capitol Ave
Atlanta U2
George Wallace Jr
E. Baker
P.O. Box
Macon
Nina Ruth Brown
Mercer University
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