Johnson signs $21 billion highway extension act
President Johnson signed a $21 billion bill to extend and expand the national highway program. The law adds 1,500 miles to the interstate system and sets a 1974 completion date, with $12.3 billion new money for federally aided roads and $25 million for one year of beautification efforts. The president criticized some provisions but urged Congress to correct them.
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Groundbreaking Ceremonies For Hospital In Decatur
Decatur will host groundbreaking ceremonies for a 400 bed Lurleen B Wallace Mental Retardation Hospital at U S 31 near Flint as construction begins within weeks. Gov Albert Brewer said site prep would start soon with highway department staff grading and drainage.
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Governor Brewer Urges Courage Faith at Samford Commencement
Alabama Governor Albert Brewer addressed 176 Samford University graduates urging courage concern and faith to face modern challenges. He criticized compromise of principle as weakness and stressed defending convictions despite criticism and public rejection during the commencement ceremony where he received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.
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