Resurfacing on 6th Ave in Decatur advances amid city aims
Alabama State Highway Department began resurfacing a three mile section of 6th Avenue, Decatur's main artery, with completion expected late this week. A broad roundup notes acquittals in Selma beefing of Rev James Reed, a death at Athens College leader, moonshine busts near Cullman, a mink theft in Decatur, and local civic actions. The item also mentions Saturn V tests at Marshall Space Flight Center, a Hartselle house fire, Moulton water cuts, and Decatur High School basketball upset of Priceville as the AP poll places Decatur sixth in 4-A.
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Montgomery Attorney General Race Shapes With Gallion Run
Alabama attorneys face a holiday setback as MacDonald Gallion prepares to announce a 1966 bid for attorney general. Gallion, the best known contender, previously ran in 1954 and 1958, winning the latter and dominating the state at large delegate vote in 1960.
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Gallion poised for 1962 race and 1964 presidential bid
The piece notes Gallion's campaigns in 1962 and 1964 when he was elected as an unpledged Democratic presidential elector. It claims his 1964 bid undercuts State Rep. Don Collins of Birmingham, who had begun a soft-sell campaign but is expected not to run.
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People
Don Collins
Birmingham
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Gallion Sparks Enter Alabama Race Amid Slate Allegations
The race sees Gallion challenging as a Wallace slate style candidate while Guy Sparks of Anniston runs hard as a Patterson affiliate. Gallion referenced Wallace in 1962 while urging backers to support a strong Alabama advocate. Garner, a formidable statewide figure, weighs a bid for attorney general but rules out secretary of state.
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Mary Texas Hart Garner
Growth At City Hall Creates New Director Post
Growth at City Hall shows a new director position in the city building department. Charles Yancey will supervise and coordinate building and housing matters, housing inspections, and urban renewal. He traveled to Huntsville Thursday to review department operations as staff rises to eight plus one part time. Lonnie Pettey is chief inspector with Lee Kitchens as assistant.
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Charles Yancey
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City Hall
Huntsville
Building Department
Lonnie Pettey
Lee Kitchens
Assis
City hires and board changes mark year end
CORA BLAIR reports on staff appointments in the building department with new inspectors and a student worker. The City Commission also names replacements to the Board of Zoning Adjustment and approves longer terms for board members. Retiring members Malone, Nelson, and Taylor are noted, with Johnson Cole Keown and reappointments Peebles and Larkin. Employees observe Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve as holidays amid five annual holidays.
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Malone
Willard Nelson
Wilson Taylor Jr
L. W. Johnson
Frank Keown
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F. D. Peebles Jr
Trials Set As Three Negro Defendants Face Murder Charges
Morgan County courthouse eyes three African American defendants in first degree murder cases this week. Johnny Melvin Fennell, 20, Decatur, Edd Chapman, 69, Huntsville, and Tommy Howard Emmerson, Somerville area, face trial. County Solicitor Leslie Doss vows to seek the death penalty if Fennell is found guilty and sentenced.
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Johnny Melvin Fennell
Decatur
Edd Chapman
Huntsville
Tommy Howard Emmerson
Somerville
Leslie Doss
Fennell
Murder and theft incidents reported in county notices
Beatings and killings are listed, with Paul Kimball a 60 year old Decatur nightwatchman killed in September. Accused murderers include Edd Chapman and others facing trials as the court assigns defense lawyers. A separate note covers a dance hall murder and a winter incident of a man charged with beating his wife to death. Also reported: theft of Christmas tree bulbs from the courthouse lawn and a light-hearted hunter tale from Chemstrand.
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Cronkite Reporter Bravely Interviews Hog Farmers On TV
A CBS Cronkite segment shows a field reporter wading into a Minnesota hog lot to describe rising hog prices. He dodges swine while delivering live narration about pork price upsurge, offering viewers a raw view of farm conditions and a reporter’s daring stance.
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Gemini spacemen in high spirits during second orbit week
Lovell and Betman reported in good spirits as the Gemini spacecraft continued its orbital flight entering week two. President Johnson told AFL CIO delegates in San Francisco he would exhaust peace efforts before taking harder Viet Nam steps. A dazzling light seen coast to coast Thursday sparked reports of a fireball. University of Michigan astronomers classified it as a bright meteorite fragment.
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Cullman Republicans vow to field slate to challenge Democrats
Cullman GOP leaders announce a planned slate of candidates for the November general election after a 1964 shift that saw Republicans win five county posts. Analysts suggest turnout and local dynamics contributed to Democratic losses, while Democrats cite weak turnout. Carl Woodard, Cullman GOP executive secretary, says the party will field candidates to oppose the Democrats next year.
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Alabama
Republican Party
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Cullman County
Big Jim” Folson
Waldrop to end fourth term as Cullman County sheriff
Prominent Democrat Sheriff W. C. Crant Waldrop plans to leave after this term, confirming a 1960 pledge. The county faces races for tax assessor and collector, sheriff, two board of revenue seats, two county school board spots, county schools superintendent, county judge, county solicitor, and district attorney as Republicans pledge contests.
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Board of Revenue
Delaware necking bill fails by three votes
Citizens of Delaware cheer the defeat of an anti necking proposal that would have made arm around a passenger while driving a traffic violation. One proponent quipped they are not doing a good job at either necking or driving, a remark recalling horse and buggy days.
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Delaware
Federal undercover agent swigs whisky in Morgan County case
An Alcohol Tax Unit agent who helped set up arrests in a large Morgan County liquor raid amused courtroom staff by drinking from a pint bottle of the so called wildcat brew. He declared it whiskey in open court, conveying the evidence's nature amid laughter from defendants and prosecutors.
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Morgan County
Massey
Cullman
Federal Alcohol Tax Unit
Rainless Christmas Parade Tests Molton Officials
For three consecutive years Molton’s annual Christmas parade faced rain delays. This year the town endures its worst water shortage, yet Friday night brings no precipitation, leaving parade officials disappointed and puzzled by the weather.
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Moulton
Red Devils Top Athens In Basketball After Football Upset
Lawrence County High School coach Grady Elmore Sr. can head home for Christmas with a smile as his Red Devils crush Athens 93 51 on the hardwood. Elmore's brother Furman, Athens football coach, saw his team win 13 7 in football, while Lawrence County boasted one of the state's better basketball squads this season.
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Lawrence County
Grady Elmore Sr
Red Devils
Athens
Elmore
Furman
Tennessee
Grady
Georgia Taxpayers Upset Over Nobis Oilers Contact
A Gemini 7 pilot urged Houston control to tell Texas star Tommy Nobis to sign with the Houston Oilers. Nobis thanked the pilot but said the decision is his. The Texan pilot supported the Oilers, prompting Georgia fans to defend Nobis as Atlanta Falcons’ top draft pick.
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Houston
Tommy Nobis
University of Texas
Houston Oilers
Nobis
Gemini
Oilers
Atlanta Falcons
National Football League
CBS News
Fleming Eyes Early Campaign Start for Sheriff Race
Sheriff Dick Fleming is already preparing for the next year’s campaign. He reportedly had photos taken this week for literature and campaign material. Rumors indicate Fleming will face multiple opponents in the Democratic primary, with Republicans planning a candidate to challenge the Democratic nominee.
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