Justice Dept Approves Alabama Voter Forms
The U S Department of Justice approved voter registration forms adopted by the Alabama State Supreme Court last June at Morgan County Board of Registrars request. After a one year residency rule was struck down, the court issued residency guidelines and adopted a basic questionnaire and revised forms for students and military personnel. Morgan and Madison counties began using the questionnaires. others followed Baxley opinion that only one day residency is required.
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U. S. Department of Justice
Alabama State Supreme Court
Morgan County Board of Registrars
Ann Bell
Alabama
U. S
Clarence Allgood
Morgan County Board
Supreme Court
Morgan
Madison
Bill Baxley
U. S. Attorney General
David Norman
Civil Rights Division
U.S. Department of Justice
Justice Department
Baxley
U. S. Supreme Court
Decatur
Allgood
Athens Seeks Delay on 3 Million Sewer Renovation
Athens city council plans a meeting this week to discuss federal funding for a 3 million dollar sewer system upgrade. Engineer Jim Mullins was authorized to petition Building and Utility on the delay and new leads.
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Athens
Jim Mullins
Athens Pharmacy Robbery Probed As $5,000 in Narcotics Missing
Athens Police Chief Faulk said no new leads exist in the Sunday night robbery of Athens Pharmacy and Dr J S Springer’s office. About $5,000 in narcotics and merchandise were taken from the drug store and about $50 in cash from Springer’s office. State Investigator Bob Hancock assists.
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Athens
Richard Faulk
J. S. Springer
Faulk
Doug Maund
Springer
Bob Hancock
Athens Man Recaptured After Hospital Escape
Athens man Mike Warell was apprehended by Jefferson County authorities after escaping Bryce Hospital in Tuscaloosa. He will be transferred back to the hospital. Warell reportedly had no arrest record. The article notes federal approval for Voting Rights Act procedures and outlines Alabama residency challenges in voter registration cases.
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Birming
Ham
Athens
Jefferson County
Bryce Hospital
Tuscaloosa
Limestone
Mike Warell
Warell
Mission work and family details of Rev. James Best
In 1967 Rev. James Best helped found a mission in Pilares Mexico. He has served as pastor at Parkview Baptist Church Decatur for three years after leaving Alpine Texas First Baptist. His family lived in Alpine for about three years and includes Theresa 18 Daveta 16 Timothy 14.
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James Best
Pilares
Decatur
Parkview Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Alpine
Tex
Rev. Best
Theresa
Daveta
Timothy
Hunters Return to Mission Hunt in West Texas Hills
Tony Estes reports Willis Hudson Duggie Johnson and Best revisited a mission in West Texas to distribute church donations. The trio hunted mule deer and whitetails in the Davis Mountain Range and hill country, bagging six whitetails, three mule deer, two javelina and one blue quail with big bucks missed.
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Parkview
Willis Hudson
Clearview
Duggie Johnson
Trinity
West Texas Hill Country
Pilates
Hudson
Johnson
Best
Davis Mountain Range
Davis
Texas Hills
Decatur
James Best
Thompson Picked For Demo Group
ATHENS An Athens man named Thompson was appointed to serve on the Alabama Democratic League of County Executive. The selection strengthens local party organization and aligns with county and state party structures.
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Thompson
Athens
Alabama Democratic League of
Decatur Banker Sam Stewart Elected AMLA President
Decatur banker Sam Stewart was elected president of the Alabama Mountain Lakes Association to succeed Darren Easter. Delbert Hicks became vice president and Mrs. Dean Leonard named secretary. No treasurer was chosen to replace Bill House. Executive director Bob Lee outlined plans including a Miss Alabama Mountain Lakes pageant and regional media campaigns. Easter praised progress and urged stronger member participation. Stewart is chief loan examiner at State National Bank, transferred from Huntsville to Decatur.
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Decatur
Sam Stewart
Alabama Mountain Lakes Association
Darren Easter
Decatur Insurance
Delbert Hicks
To- Co-Bet
Dean Leonard
Arab Chamber of Commerce
Decatur Bank
Bill House
Bob Lee
Easter
Stewart
State National Bank
Huntsville
Emergency numbers list for crisis and poison help
A regional notice provides emergency numbers for crises and poison emergencies. It lists the Crisis Call Center contact 355-8000 and hospital or physician guidance, plus general operator advice and department lines including Athens and nights holidays contacts.
Harding Accepts Prison Post In Alabama
Prison Commissioner L B Sullivan announces Scott sboro Police Chief Marion Harding will be Warden at Atmore Prison effective December 27 replacing Walter Capps who now serves at Holman and Atmore. Decatur councilmen had sought a public safety director role for Harding but plan to pursue it later.
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Montgomery
Ala
L. B. Sullivan
Scottsboro
Marion Harding
Atmore Prison
Sullivan
Harding
Walter Capps
Holman
Atmore
Capps
Decatur
Richard Lee
Lee
Barney Harding
Limestone County selects Thompson for league committee
Committee chairman James M. Prestwood announced M. Bealey Thompson was chosen from Limestone County to serve on the league committee. He noted each Alabama county will be represented by one member.
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James M. Prestwood
League
Prestwood
M. Bealey Thompson
Limestone County
Alabama
Woman Robbed in Piggly Wiggly Lot in Moulton
Police investigate a Moulton robbery in the Piggly Wiggly parking lot. Ernestine Webb said two women robbed her of 279 dollars, with 185 belonging to Thompson and Son Funeral Home in Tuscumbia. One suspect was believed to carry a gun.
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Moulton
James Farris
Ernestine Webb
Elkmont Seeks 85000 Grant for Park Phase One
Elkmont plans an $85,000 grant request from state and federal recreation officials for phase one of a municipal park. Mayor Aaron Brackeen, appointed two months ago, aims to file on December 20 in Montgomery. Phase one includes a softball field tennis courts picnic shelter restrooms and concessions with parking. A later swimming pool is planned and a matching grant from the U S Bureau of Outdoor Recreation is sought. A local fund drive has raised over $5,000 to support the project.
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Elkmont
Aaron Brackeen
Brackeen
Joe Evans
Montgomery
U.S. Bureau of
Murder Suspect Bond To Be Set In Alabama Case
Alvis Jones 38 is jailed in Lawrence County facing first degree murder charges after a fight at a Buds Truck Stop near Hillsboro on Alabama 20 left Marshell Watkins 19 severely injured. Watkins died at Courtland Hospital. Jones says he was attacked with a knife.
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Moulton
Courtland
Alvis Jones
Lawrence County
Marshell Watkins
Courtland Hospital
Hillsboro
Dan Ligon
Jones
Watkins
Twin Six
Bud’s
Alabama
Ligon
Calhoun State Junior College Reaccredited for Ten Years
Calhoun State Technical Junior College received a ten year reaccreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools after an extensive self-study and a site visit in April. President Dr. Carlton Kelley announced the decision at the association's annual New Orleans meeting, with representation by Dr. Campbell and Dr. Arias.
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Calhoun State Technical Junior College
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Carlton Kelley
Southern Association
New Orleans
Kelley
Calhoun
Jack Campbell
Raymon Arias
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Decatur Daily
W. H. Taylor
Cooperative Extension Service
Auburn University
James H. Crow Jr
Alabama Chamber of Commerce
R. W. Abercrombie
Brindlee Mountain Men's Community Club
Morgan County Men’s Club
Decatur Inn
Extension Service
Alabama Chamber and
Liberty National Life Insurance Co
By Tony Estes
Texas
Morgan County
West Texas
AMLA
Livingston
Jack Edwards
Grover Wilkins
Authority
Armistead Selden
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