France Leaves Earth Ambitiously in De Gaulle's Farewell
The 1967 account recounts Charles de Gaulle declaring France would withdraw from earth, criticizing Anglo-Saxon language and U S policy. He outlined conditions including an international currency and Quebec as a French province, then staged a balloon demonstration that collapsed to show France could not rise on air alone.
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TVEC Expands Education Center Reach in Tennessee Valley
TVEC the Tennessee Valley Education Center expands beyond Decatur to 24 school systems across 13 counties. It will provide personnel and curriculum development, with workshops and consultants, funded by a $390000 Title III grant for three years. Dr Matthew Hall becomes TVEC director. Decatur staff gain regional program benefits. The Alabama teacher average age salary and experience are noted.
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Final summary of 16 amendments on December referendum
CORA BLAIR outlines the remaining amendments on the December 5 ballot. Key items include raising city debt limits to 20 percent of assessed valuation, a $10 million state share for the Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway, clerk of the Supreme Court term changes, funds for game and fish programs, $4 million for Alabama State Docks, $2 million for navigable waterways, new hospital taxes in Mobile and Walker counties, and Carbon Hill creating an industrial development board with bonding powers.
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GOP Probes Model Cities List Across Towns
Congressional Quarterly reports Republicans question why Smithville Tennessee and New York City appear on the first 63 districts named to draw up plans for the Model Cities program. Secretary Weaver notes funds go to communities of all sizes amid diverse urban problems.
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Model Cities funds face GOP critique over district spread
Republicans charge political influence shaped model cities funding as Rep. Evins and allies blocked a GOP assault yielding 312 million of the requested 662 million. They cite Pikeville Carl Perkins in Kentucky and four large cities, while countering with Charlotte and other GOP opponents like Jonas and three additional cities.
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Atlanta
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Decatur Letters Debate Sunday Closings and Moral Lines
A reader letters section discusses Sabbath observance versus Sunday store closures, citing Romans and James to argue against enforcing religious practice by law. Other letters urge action on indecent movie ads, moral issues, and a Fort Payne high school funding vote, urging community involvement.
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