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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1957
Page
7
Proclamation by Governor James E. Folsom sets the December 17 1957 election date across Alabama to decide an amendment to the 1901 Constitution. The proclamation directs weekly newspaper notices in every county for four weeks prior and outlines adjustments to court salaries and county offices in DeKalb County.
The 1957 Regular Session legislates a constitutional amendment pledging tax proceeds to the Alabama Special Educational Trust Fund. Bonds issued under the amendment are tax exempt and a special pledge of tax receipts takes priority over other charges for educational purposes, with enabling legislation to be enacted.
Hal Boyle notes many housewives believe their husbands lead richer lives than theirs, but office life also offers predictable types. He catalogs the office evangelist, conspirator, hypochondriac, quack, paranoiac, and the wolf, all offering dull routines and shallow interactions.
Governor James F. Folsom proclaims an election on December 17 1957 in Alabama counties to approve a constitutional amendment authorizing state bonds for University of Alabama Medical Center Birmingham construction lands and matching NIH funds. Bonds issued under the amendment are tax exempt with proceeds placed in a special fund. The notice requires weekly publication in each county for four weeks prior.
Official attestation dated October 13 1957 records the Great Seal of the state affixed at the canal in the city. Jams Fe. Folsom signs with Attest Mary Texas Hurt Garner as Secretary of State.
Notice from James E. Folsom Secretary of State recording a Bullock County proposed amendment to the Alabama Constitution. It details county powers to acquire property, issue bonds, lend credit, promote development, levy taxes, and regulate water and irrigation projects, subject to voter approval. The document cites the 1901 Constitution and dates related to a statewide election.
Governor E Folsom proclaims a constitutional amendment allowing Series bonds for the Partlow State School for Mental Deficients. The plan sets fixed maturities up to twenty years, interest up to four and a half percent, with equal annual installments and protective provisions for purchasers. Notice to be published weekly for four weeks starting December Tuesday.
The document outlines a proclamation by the Governor James E. Folsom authorizing a special property tax not exceeding one percent in Butler County to fund specified services. It requires a prior vote at an election and sets conditions for how proceeds will be used and continued, subject to voter approval.
The document outlines an election notice and legal language about constitutional amendments and the governor's actions. It references Madison County, Alabama, and discusses possible changes to fees and salaries for probate and other officers, with provisions to publish notices weekly in counties and to fund salaries from collected fees. The text cites the 1901 Alabama Constitution and legislative authority for fee adjustments.
Alabama voters will consider a proposed amendment allowing the legislature to enact local laws altering or abolishing counties including Macon and transferring territory and functions to contiguous counties. The measure sets rules for timing, notices, legislative council reporting, and committee procedures through December 1957 and into 1958 and 1959.
Governor James E. Folsom declares a statewide plan to submit a proposed amendment to the constitution and levy a special school tax. The election will occur in each county on a date to be set, with a majority vote required, following formal submission and legal provisions.
Folsom proclaims a proposed amendment to the Alabama constitution to authorize Tallapoosa County to levy a special district tax up to three fourths of one percent on taxable property for school purposes. The amendment requires legislative passage and Governor's proclamation following three months from the final act.
Notice outlines a December 17 1957 election to ratify a proposed amendment to the Alabama Constitution of 1901. It details authority for state waterways works under $10 000 000, through the Docks Department or other agencies, and mentions repayment terms and legislative action.
A vivid portrait of a 35 year company veteran rising to fourth vice president while never making decisions. The “miracle man” attends and orchestrates parties and greetings, while others whisper he is an ex Army man, a defrocked pastor, a reformed alcoholic, or an ex Communist.
Governor James E Folsom proposes a proposed amendment to the Alabama Constitution prohibiting any municipal levy on the right to work for wages or salary in Walker County. The measure, submitted during the 1957 Regular Session, would void prior taxes and requires statewide election on December 17, 1957.
The Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Colts moved toward a December 29 title showdown after wins that left Cleveland atop the Eastern Conference with a possible tie or win over Detroit or New York. The Browns crushed Chicago 31 0 while the Colts beat Los Angeles 31 14 as San Francisco tied Detroit for second in the West.
Alpha Theta announces 12 Decatur High School students named to the national Mu Alpha Theta honor society. Members include Benford Lynn Chenault Kenneth Clanton Malcolm Edwards John Arnold Farrer Howell Glenn Peggy Guffin David Habercum Scott Johnson Thomas M. Kullman Robert Schwachow Robert Stedman and Jose ph Stimson.
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