Alabama study grant to test sheriff offices in eleven states
The University of Mississippi will study sheriff offices in Alabama and ten other states under a Justice Department grant totaling 62004 dollars as part of a 13 month program for criminal justice research and related projects.
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Alabama
University of Mississippi
Justice Department
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
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Virginia
River and Weather Roundup for Decatur and Vicinity
Decatur Tennessee River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning 17.22 sea level 551.52 TVA lake levels Wilson 506.0 Guntersville 675.9 Whitesburg 553.9 Pickwick 408.7 Wheeler 551.6 Chickamauga 675.9 yester days high 52 at 3 pm low 45 at 5 am today 51 Temperatures and 2 inches of rain in last 24 hours forecast cloudy and mild with rain tonight Wednesday unsettled warmer with showers southeast winds 8 to 15 mph becoming south to southwest high today 59 low 53 high Wednesday 68.
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Buckeye Sheriff Executive Ross to step down after 33 years
National Dayton Ohio reports Buckeye State Sheriffs Association executive director Mary Freeman Ross plans to retire next year after 33 years leading the organization. Ross says she would replace herself with a man, reflecting on gender leadership. Berkeley California professors back Chancellor Heyns in stance against student class boycott amid campus strike dispute.
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Mary Freeman Ross
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University of California
Roger W. Heyns
Heyns
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Navy
Smathers to Leave Democratic Conference Post
Sen. George A. Smathers retires as secretary of the Democratic Conference citing health reasons. The Florida Democrat notified Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield by letter released Monday that he will not seek re election to the post.
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George A. Smathers
Democratic Conference
Senate
Florida
Mike Mansfield
Treasury weighs early request to raise debt limit
Treasury Department officials said they may seek from Congress early next year a quick increase to the 330 billion dollar national debt ceiling. The department reported the debt stood at 360.4 million dollars below the limit last Wednesday, the closest approach this fiscal year. A decision is expected by mid month.
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Treasury Department
Congress
Riots in Macau kill seven as China warns authorities
In Macau the weekend clashes between Chinese demonstrators and Portuguese police left seven people dead and hundreds injured. Beijing warned it would hold Macau authorities responsible for consequences from the pro Communist riots sparked by police action at a site linked to a pro Communist school.
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Macao
Canton
India Moves to Enforce Cow Slaughter Bans Across States
Home Minister Y B Chavan told Parliament the central government will work to persuade all 17 states to adopt cow slaughter bans. He noted that all but six states already prohibit cow slaughter, a practice sacred to Hindus.
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India
Y. B. Chavan
Obituaries for Claude Randolph and William Goodwin
Obituary notices report the deaths of Claude Randolph 69 Town Creek and William Goodwin. Claude Randolph died at 3 30 p m Monday at home. services set 2 30 p m Wednesday at Wolfe Springs Baptist Church with Rev Robert Winters and Rev Silas Lang officiating. Burial in Sanderson Chapel Cemetery with Elliott directing. Survivors include widow Ruth Randolph a daughter Joyce Tinkerton Huntsville five sons Lindon Randolph Hatton Lesley Randolph Franklin Ga Alton Randolph Fort Worth Texas Seton Randolph Michigan Malcolm Randolph Detroit Mich 14 grandchildren three great grandchildren five sisters and four brothers with nephews as pallbearers. The body to be returned this afternoon and lie in state prior to services. The second obituary notes William Goodwin former Decatur resident died after a long illness. services 10 a m Wednesday at Central Methodist Church with Rev Wallace Game officiating. Burial in city cemetery with Gunthorp directing. Survivors include two daughters R H Croninger Huntsville J R Irwin Birmingham two brothers G G Goodwin Birmingham Carl H Goodwin Memphis Tenn three sisters Mrs Pearl Jennings Mrs Lois MacLaurine Mrs Edith Adams with 10 grandchildren and great grandchildren. The body to remain at Gunthorp Funeral Home until services.
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Claude Randolph
Town Creek
Wolfe
Springs ‘Baptist Church
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Silas Lang
Sanderson Chapel
Elliott
Ruth Randolph
Joyce Tinkerton
Huntsville
Lindon Randolph
Hatton
Annie G Schimmel obituary and assorted local notices
The page lists an obituary for Annie G Schimmel aged 81 who died Monday at Fair Haven Methodist Home in Birmingham area. It also carries miscellaneous classified items including lost Siamese cat on Clara Ave SW, sales ads for a 1964 Volkswagen two door sedan, Honda Sports 50 scooter, multiple rental offers, antique furniture, and real estate listings.
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Fair Haven Methodist Home
Birm
Clara Ave. S.W
Volkswaagen
Local Birth Announcements From Decatur Area Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Jimmy Fuller of Moulton welcome a daughter born Monday at Lawrence County Hospital. Mr and Mrs Charles D Calvert welcome a son born Monday at Cullman Hospital. Mr and Mrs Lavarual Sherrill of 6th Ave NW welcome a son born Monday at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. Mr and Mrs W Patten of Somerville 2 welcome a daughter born Monday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Walter J Faulk of 6th Ave SW welcome a daughter born Monday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Allen Nave of 8th Ave NW welcome a son born Friday at Decatur General.
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Moulton
Lawrence County Hospital
Charles D. Calvert
Cullman Hospital
Lavarual Sherrill
6Th Ave
Baugh-Wiley Smith Hospital
Somerville 2
Decatur General Hospital
Walter J. Faulk
Allen Nave
8Th Ave
Burglar Flees East on Alabama 47 After Shotgun Fire
Deputies report burglars escaped east on Alabama 47 after a shotgun blast injured a passenger. Items taken include lamps, overshoes, hunting gear, billfolds, and a change from a register. Suspects may seek car repairs for a 1963 or 1964 red Ford.
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Alabama 47
McCarley
Seash Register
Sheriff's Department
Metcalf and Anders tied to sheriff office changes
Metcalf has been working with the Sheriff's Department for the past week and Anders has a role with the department for a month. Additional changes are expected when Sandlin takes office in January.
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Metcalf
Sheriff's Department
Anders
Department
Sandlin
Decatur Club, Market, and Jayceettes Schedule
Decatur Notes Of Interest reports the Travelers Garden Club meeting with Mrs Dan Lawrence on Brookmanor Rd Wednesday. Decatur Curb market opens 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday selling potatoes greens and turnips with Christmas trees and greenery daily through Christmas. Jayceettes hold regular meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at Southside Baptist Church 9th St. and 8th Ave SE.
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Dan Lawrence
Brookmanor. Rd
Decatur
Jayceettes
Southside Baptist Church
9Th St
8Th Ave. S.E
City Commission Meeting Postponed to December 13
Decatur voters learn the City Commission meeting is moved to December 13 due to the absence of two commissioners. Mayor Gilmer Blackburn is in Las Vegas attending the National Congress of Cities and Melvin Ozier is in New York City on business.
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Decatur
Burglar Attacks Allied Sales on Johnston Street
Police report a burglar forced a sliding glass door at Allied Sales Co on Johnston St and 1st Ave Monday night. Entry gained, desk drawers ransacked, loss undetermined.
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1St Ave
Mrs. Harvey Nominated For AEA Vice President
Mrs. Harvey of Walter Jackson School leads five Alabama administrators seeking the 1967 AEA vice president post with a January primary and February runoff. Opponents include W C Hannah Dorothy Woodard Vernon St John Odell Grady and J P Cain with Harvey holding NEA ABA honors and 28 years teaching experience.
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Alabama
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Buddy) Hannah
Lauderdale County
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Etowah County
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Principals Association
Florence State
University of Alabama
Decatur
AEA
Francis Nungester
Third Parking Lot Leased in Decatur Downtown
A third off street parking lot for Decatur's downtown area will open within two weeks. City administrator Larkin Yates said the city has leased property on 1st Ave SE between Grant St and 2nd St from the L and N Railroad. The 144 space lot will begin preliminary work today and should be completed within a week weather permitting. The three lots will total 242 free spaces with the other two located on Grant St and behind the Princess Theater on 2nd Ave.
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Larkin Yates
City Administra
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Grant St
2Nd St
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Yates
Princess Theater
2Nd Ave
Free X Ray Service Set At Morgan County Stations
Residents may use free mobile X ray units this week at Morgan County locations. Hartselle City Hall and Health Department Tuesday 8:30 to noon and 1 to 4 30 p.m. Danville Schools Health Department Wednesday 9 to noon and 1 to 4 40 p.m. Farm Industries Health Department Thursday 8:30 to noon and 1 to 4 30 p.m. Pet Milk Co Health Department Friday 9 to noon Union Hill School Health Department.
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Athens Officials Eye Water Project Financing in Hville
Athens officials meet in Huntsville to discuss financing their share of a 2.6 million water system. City attorney Malone engineer Reed Mullins and Birmingham consultants will attend as city aims to raise water rates to pay bonds. EDA approved a 136 million grant for Elk River project. Mayor Tinnon notes Athens currently has low rates but consultants recommend a 10 percent increase.
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Economic Development Administration
W. W. Malone, Jr
Reed and Mullins
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Birmingham
EDA
Elk River
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North
Alabama
Flannagan Appointed to Limestone Barber Board
In Athens the Limestone County Board of Revenue and Control named Fred Flannagan to a three year term on the county barber board. The board also purchased a district three truck from Black and McDole Motor Co for 4192.57.
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Limestone County Board of Revenue and Control
Fred Flannagan
Flannagan
Black and McDole Motor Co
District Three
Alabama Seizes 573 Vehicles For Illicit Alcohol Transit
In 1966 Alabama authorities confiscated 573 vehicles used to transport illegal alcohol. Officials cited enforcement actions across multiple counties and the broader drive to curb bootlegging during prohibition era remnants.
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Alabama
Decatur Women to Sing With Huntsville Chorus in Messiah
Three Decatur women join the Huntsville Community Chorus for Handel's Messiah performances Friday and Sunday at First Methodist Church Randolph and Greene Streets. Admission is free. Guest director is Parvin Titus from the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music. Kenneth V. Turvey will serve as organist.
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Clinton ‘Clay
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Greene St
Parvin Titus
University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music
Kenneth V. Turvey
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