Morgan County seeks federal funds for youth corps and Head Start
Marshall Morgan County Community Action Committee has applied to the Office of Economic Opportunity for two programs. A Neighborhood Youth Corps project seeks 227000 for six months offering up to 32 hours weekly at 1.25 dollars to underprivileged youth ages 16 to 22 in two counties. A Head Start program aims for 750 children aged five to six in Morgan and Marshall counties with eight hour daily sessions supervised by teachers, to run two months in the summer.
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Marshall Morgan County Community Action Committee
Office of Economic Opportunity
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Decatur
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Ollar
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All Morgan County Football Team Highlighted in Decatur Daily
The Decatur Daily presents the second annual All-Morgan County football team on page 12 of the sports section. Also on page 12 is the coach of the year selection. All-Lawrence and All-Limestone County teams will be featured later.
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Decatur Daily
Black Doubts Power In Georgia Question
The Supreme Court weighs who decides Georgia's next governor. During oral arguments justices pressed and argued, with Justice Black questioning where the Constitution grants the court such power.
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Georgia
Washington
Supreme Court
Sheriffs-Elect Told Of Duty For North Alabama Counties
Jefferson County Sheriff Mel Bailey told sheriffs-elect from North Alabama counties they must unite to restore law enforcement to the sheriff s office. He urged cooperation with the press and advised keeping politics out of decisions as they prepare to take office January 16.
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Jefferson County
Melailey
Alabama
Bailey
Britain Prepares Economic War Over Rhodesia Crisis
London reports the government plans a sustained economic struggle against Rhodesia to topple Ian Smith and his regime. Prime Minister Harold Wilson warns of long conflict with possible domestic and Commonwealth strain and a pound sterling run amid Bank of England support of 10 million pounds.
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Harold Wilson
Ian Smith
Wilson
Smith
Bank of England
Johnson awards Medal of Honor to Marine Sgt O'Malley
President Johnson in Austin bestows the Medal of Honor on Marine Sgt. Robert Emmett O'Malley for valor in Vietnam. He says the war demands bravery from soldiers and fortitude from citizens. In Montgomery a Negro, Jim Arrington, once sentenced to death for raping a white woman, now charged again with attempted rape after parole.
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Austin, Tex
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Viet Nam
Robert Emmett O’malley
Montgomery
Jim Arrington
Metcalf to Be Chief Deputy Under Sandlin
Jack Metcalf named chief deputy under Morgan County Sheriff-Elect David Sandlin after confirming acceptance of the appointment. Other new officeholders include E L Anders as deputy and an unnamed secretary. outgoing staff include Sgt. Bobby Kennedy and Secretary Nancy Barnette. Pat Patterson may remain.
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Jack Metcalf
Morgan County
David Sandlin
Metcalf
E.L. Anders
Sgt
Bobby Kennedy
Nancy Barnette
Navy
Navy Police
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Auburn University
American Legion
Inter-Morgan Recreation Council
Turnout Record May Be Set in Morgan County Vote
Morgan County voters faced dreary weather as they cast ballots in a statewide four amendment election with a forecasted record low turnout. Only about 2,500 of 27,000 registered voters were expected to vote, and by 10 a.m. just 10 ballots were counted at the courthouse.
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Morgan County
Dee Bauer
Franklin
Marengo
Geneva
Pro ‘Bate
T. C. Almon
Ruby Jones
Three Sought In Deaths Of Mobile Youths
In Bay Minette Alabama three men are being sought for questioning in the brutal slayings of two Mobile youths. Randall Evans eight was found near a wooded area after his dog barked for help. His brother Michael thirteen was found nearby as the search continued. The sheriff noted the younger boy had 15 stab wounds while the older boy showed slash wounds on the stomach and upper legs.
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Bay-Minette
Ala
Randall Evans
Randall
Michael
David M. Quinley
Bay Minette
Baldwin County
Taylor Wilkins
Wilkins
New House Members Favor Greater Viet Nam Military Effort
AP survey of 35 first term House members shows 26 favor more U S military action in Viet Nam if current tactics fail. Republicans lead in hawkish views while most favor cutting spending over civil rights legislation. Some oppose expanding the war or comment, and several would back tax increases for war costs.
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Jack Bell Washington
Associated Press
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Viet Nam
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U.S
Fey
Johnson
Senate
Five Die in Florence House Fire Near Central Heights
A dawn blaze at a six room home in Central Heights eight miles north of Florence killed six occupants including four children. Coroner Stanley Elkins said the fire started in the kitchen area but could not verify. Four others escaped through the back door. Victims named Frank Johnson, 64, Mrs. John Lee.
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Florence
Ala
Stanley. Elkins
Lauderdale County
Central Heights
Elkins
Frank Johnson
John
Markets At A Glance New York Stocks Rise On Active Trading
AP report shows stocks higher in brisk trading with mixed commodity notes. Cotton quiet in Chicago. wheat and corn weaken on demand concerns while oats firm. Hog prices fall 50 to 75 cents to a top of 22.00. slaughter steers steady near 25.25.
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Chicago
Burglar May Have Been Shot After Tackle Shop burglary
One of three youths burglarizing the McCarley Tackle Shop on Alabama 67 before dawn Monday may have been shot as they fled. The rear window of the getaway car was shot out by owner Slim McCarley who fired a shotgun after being awakened by the intruders. Deputies report the incident and ongoing investigation.
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Alabama 67
Morgan County Sheriff's Department
Slim McCarley
McCarley
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