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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1957
Page
9
A claim states that Veraguas Province in Panama is the perpetual property of Christopher Columbus and his heirs, a historical assertion presented without shown legal backing.
Governor Folsom proclaims an election on December 17 1957 to consider an amendment to the 1901 Constitution. The amendment would allow the Legislature to set fees commissions and salaries for officers and require fees to fund salaries, with notices published weekly in each Alabama county newspaper.
Governor Folsom announces a December 17 1957 election to approve a constitutional amendment authorizing state bonds to fund construction at the Institute for the Deaf and Blind and related facilities. The measure pledges tax proceeds to the Educational Trust Fund and requires enabling legislation.
Governor James E. Folsom proclaims a December 17, 1957 election for a proposed amendment to empower the state to issue up to ten million dollars for docks, elevators, warehouses, terminals, and related structures along navigable streams, with state control through the Alabama-Docks Department.
In Lansing Michigan lawmakers enacted broad prohibitions on many mechanical devices used to kill game and included a ruling that specifically bans the arbalest, a medieval crossbow-like device. An official ruling was sought to clarify the scope of the ban.
Notice from James E. Folsom sets a December 17 1957 election to approve an amendment to the Alabama Constitution of 1901 allowing bonds for building construction and improvements at state hospitals and Partlow State School. Bonds may be sold in series with up to four and one half percent interest, maturities up to twenty years, and annual installments. Public publication required in the state.
The notice proclaims a December 11 1957 election to decide a constitutional amendment allowing districts to levy a fifty dollar property tax for school purposes. It requires a majority vote and specifies funds raised by the tax be used for district needs. The proclamation is dated December 15 1957 and issued by Texas Hurt Garner.
Michigan's attorney general states that the slingshot is just as illegal as an arbalest. The piece notes the weight of adult walruses and the crowded maritime life of Hong Kong with 125000 residents on junks and sampans and smaller vessels.
James E. Folsom signs into law a constitutional amendment call to hold an election and form a committee to study the feasibility of altering or reducing Macon County's area. The committee, representing six counties, must report by October 1958 with findings and proposed legislation for the 1959 session.
In a witty exchange, Murgatroyd argues age and time while his wife plans Christmas cards. The couple banters about procrastination, money, and a past advertisement, highlighting domestic humor and philosophical quips.
Legal notice fragment outlines a constitutional amendment election in Bullock County Alabama. The text details purposes for bonds taxes and public authorities, plus provisions on voting and notice with references to the Alabama Constitution and 1901 framework.
The proclamation outlines issuance of four million five hundred thousand dollar general obligation bonds to fund land acquisition and equipment for the University of Alabama Medical Center in Birmingham. Bonds are state secured, tax exempt, sold by public bid, with proceeds restricted to construction and matching funds. The text notes bond terms, maturities up to twenty years, and facsimile signatures for authentication. The document references a 1901 act and a public proclamation schedule for December 17 and related legislative actions.
Notice describes a county level election to approve a special property tax not exceeding one percent to fund school district needs. It outlines governing bodies, collection methods, and legal parallels to Alabama Constitution amendment processes. The election date is given as December 17, 1957, with officials James Str Folsom and Mary Hart Garner affixed.
The text outlines a disputed late 19th or early 20th century state tax proposal for Alabama. It references a constitutional requirement, a Tuesday date, and a new county aid tax not to exceed three quarters of one percent on taxable property within a school district.
Government proclamation sets date December 17, 1957 for a proposed constitutional amendment. It requires publication in each Alabama county weekly for four weeks prior to the vote. The notice declares that health workers and salary levies previously imposed are void and reiterates the amendment process.
The two characters trade quips about paying for psychiatrists stamps mailing envelopes and the meaning of suffering and refined souls. Mrs Murgatroyd recalls a snowy walk to the mailbox while poking at the humor of everyday tasks and human complexions.
The notice outlines an election date of Tuesday December 17 for a constitutional amendment submission. It specifies qualified electors, a four week campaign period, and the governor's approval process in each county, with proceedings in accordance with state law. The excerpt also includes a humorous dialogue between Murgatroyd and others.
A 36 year old one story school in Childersburg Alabama burned today destroying part of the junior high and three classrooms while a larger high school suffered less damage. Firemen from Childersburg Ordnance Works Talladega and Vincent fought the blaze as students rushed in to save belongings.
Belgrade reports Tito told U S Ambassador James Riddleberger that Yugoslavia will maintain an independent foreign policy. The Brioni meeting with Foreign Minister Koca Popovic lasted over an hour and touched on Yugoslavia’s recognition of East Germany and its implications for East–West relations.
In Fultondale on old U S 31 north of Birmingham a speeding car struck a bridge abutment and exploded killing three occupants. The dead are Jack Dodd 23 Hoyt Dodd 18 and Olan Mayfield all of Warrior Rt 2. A 15 year old girl Betty Chandler survived injured.
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