Alabama House Committee OKs Lt Governor Turn Full Time
The House Constitution and Elections Committee endorsed a constitutional amendment to make the lieutenant governor a fulltime state official. If approved by the House and ratified by voters, the measure would add duties and set a salary by the legislature. The fate on the floor remains uncertain amid Beasley-related tensions and a parallel court-system proposal.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
House Constitution and Elections Committee
House
Senate
Jere Beasley
Wheelchair No Handicap For Her
Mrs. Henry Clifton uses a wheelchair she calls her bugy to manage daily life and chores after both legs were amputated from diabetes. She still cooks, quilts, and with her husband’s help canned 100 pints of peas 66 quarts of tomatoes and stored other food for future use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clifton
Clifton
Inside Profile of a Disabled, Faithful Matriarch and Local News
Mary Wimberley portrays Mrs. Clifton a 50 year Decatur resident and mother of eight who, despite losing both legs to diabetes, remains active at home church and with crochet. The piece also notes local ambulance service initiation in Moulton, and Alabama legislative shifts and veto overrides surrounding liquor sales and court reforms.
Planning Commission Action on Beer to Wine Sales Bill
The governor returned a beer sales and wine addition bill to the House with an executive amendment. After the House rejected the amendment and favored a countywide vote, the bill passed again and heads to the Senate. The 33rd day of the session ends Tuesday, limiting further passage chances for noncommittee-approved bills. Major no fault auto insurance bills backed by Wallace also died.
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House
Wallace
Bailes
Len Don Horne
Chambers
Senate
Robert T. Wilson
Walker County
Wilson
Rules Committee
Pointe Mallard Estates layout approved with revisions
Decatur Planning Commission granted layout approval Tuesday for Pointe Mallard Estates a 200 acre residential project by UOP. Protests from adjoining-property owners prompted conditions including a second street, wider lots on 13th St SE to meet R-1 standards, and signage and utility plan disclosures. The project can host up to 850 residential units for about 2500 residents with an estimated cost up to 30 million.
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Pointe Mallard Estates
Decatur Planning Commission
Universal Oil Products Co
UOP
John Hilburn
13Th St. SE
Pointe Mallard
27Th Ave
13Th St
Commission
Rehab Center Story Told To UW Directors
United Way board heard Tennessee Valley Rehabilitation Center’s work for the physically and mentally handicapped. Center funds flow through Morgan County Society for Crippled Children and Adults, with about 10,000 from United Way and total 30,000 from Shriners and civic groups. The agency offers vocational training, therapies, counseling, and a sheltered workshop, serving ages under 15 in areas not covered by state services.
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United Way Board of Directors
Tennessee Valley
Charles Harvell
United Way Board
United Way
Morgan County Society For Crippled Children
Tennessee Valley Rehabilitation
Shriners, Jaycees
Civinettes
Barrett Shelton Jr
United Way Campaign
Emergency Crisis Numbers Advised by The Decatur Daily
The Decatur Daily urges calling the Crisis Call Center at 355 8000 for personal crises and possible poisonings. If unsure of the number, dial 0 and explain the emergency to an operator. also contact your nearest hospital or family physician. All departments.
State Court Denies Dolvin Kidnapping Appeal
Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals rejected Glenn Dolvin and his wife Sue Dolvin’s appeals after their 1971 kidnapping convictions. Dolvin escaped Draper Correctional Center in May 1972 and remains at large, with authorities suspecting he left the country. Kilpatrick rape conviction also upheld in Morgan County case.
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Montgomery
Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals
Glenn Dolvin
Dolvin
Sue
Morgan County
Decatur
Charles Ray Lovett
Dolvins
Youngstown
Ohio
Key West
Fla
Lovett
Colvin
Alabama Appeals Court
Cecil Albert Kilpatrick
Market St. NW
Kilpatrick
Bryce Hospital
Falkville
Alabama counties draft beer bills become law
In Montgomery Jefferson and Mobile counties see bills legalizing draft beer become law as Gov Wallace did not act within five days of passage by the Legislature. The five day deadline passed at midnight without a signature or veto.
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George Lewis Bailes
Jefferson County
Alabama
House
George C. Wallace
Mobile County
Montgomery
Ala
Jefferson
Mobile
Senate
Wallace
Philpot Named Assistant to Memphis State President
Dr. Frank N. Philpot former Athens College president is named assistant to Memphis State University president Dr. Billy M. Jones. He has served as assistant vice president for academic affairs since 1969 and will coordinate accreditation programs across Memphis State departments and colleges.
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Frank N. Philpot
Athens College
Memphis State University
Billy M. Jones
Philpot
Memphis State
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THE
Decatur Daily
Bill
Beasley
Tower St
Mary Wimberley
Albery
Huntsville
Moulton
Lawrence County Hospital
Owen Sandlin
City of
Lawrence County Commission
Dothan
Sandlin
Casey Downing
Planning Commission Action
Point Mallard Estates
Lawrence County
A & A Stone Ambulance Service
U.S
Prospect Dr
6Th Ave
Bayside Subdivision
Beltline Rd
Danville Rd
Pointe Mallard Estate
U.S. 31 S
United States
John C. McBride
Junk Car
Morgan County Commission
Dick Fleming
Tennessee Valley Authority
Priceville
Fleming
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