Alabama committee named to study property tax system
A nine member legislative panel will study Alabama property taxes for possible recommendations. The group includes outgoing and incoming lawmakers and was named by Lt. Gov James Allen and House Speaker Albert Brewer after the November elections. Mobile and Montgomery items follow with local updates on leash law, a high speed chase, a school shooting incident, and Ku Klux Klan appeals in New Orleans.
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Birmingham
Alabama
James Allen
Albert Brewer
Allen
New Orleans
Eugene Thomas
Bessemer
Collie Leroy Wilkins Jr
Fairfield
U.S. District Court
Montgomery
Viola Gregg Liuzzo
Detroit
Homewood Rejects Birmingham Merger After Earlier Vote
Homewood residents voted 4 015 against and 2 149 for a merger with Birmingham reversing a 28 month old result. Center Point also rejected 1 713 to 1 274. The 1964 Homewood merger approval was voided by the Alabama Supreme Court.
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Birmingham
Homewood
Center Point
Alabama Supreme Court
Maddox predicts decisive Georgia legislative vote for governor
In Atlanta Democrat Lester Maddox claims 175 votes in the 259 member General Assembly and says Democrats dominate as the Supreme Court clears the way for the legislature to settle the Maddox Callaway race. In New York Mrs Kennedy sues Look magazine and Harper Row over William Manchester's Death of a President book while serialization proceeds.
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Atlanta
Lester Maddox
Georgia
General Assembly
Maddox
Howard H
Bo) Callaway
U.S. Supreme Court
New York
John F. Kennedy
Look Magazine
Harper & Row
William Manchester
Europe
Jack Ruby Given Slim Chance For Survival
Doctors say Jack Ruby 55 has cancer that has spread too far for surgery and survival now rests on chemical treatment. Ruby continues extensive tests as the slayer of Lee Harvey Oswald faces a grim prognosis.
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Dallas
Tex
Jack Ruby
Lee Harvey Oswald
Jack Barnett
Ruby
Gary May Singer Blues In Induction Delay
Gary May Singer, son of Jerry Lewis, a 21 year old rock bandleader earning about 250000 a year, awaits word on a possible Army private enlistment. He reported for induction with a physician letter prompting an Army delay and a new exam to verify the evidence.
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Los Angeles
Jerry Lewis
Gary
Singer
Army
Moyers Likely to Quit State Dept Role Says Daily News
The Daily News reports Bill Moyers White House press secretary and aide to President Johnson plans to resign soon. Sources say Moyers has been unhappy since Walt Rostow became foreign policy adviser and NSC secretary.
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New York
The
Daily News
Bill D. Moyers
White House
Moyers
Walt Rostow
Johnson
National Security Council
Elvis Presley distributes $105000 in Christmas gifts
Elvis Presley gave $105000 in Christmas contributions to twenty nine Memphis charities in ceremonies Tuesday. The gifts, a longtime Memphis tradition, were handed to various charities with names not disclosed. Presley began the annual donations eleven years ago.
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Meamphis
Tenn
Elvis Presley
Memphis
Mississippi
California
Kansas
Nebraska
Presley
Chicago Charts City Revamp Plan for 15-Year Campaign
Chicago outlines a 15year 6billion program to rebuild large city areas and address social and racial issues through 2000. Mayor Daley calls it a practical design for the future, featuring housing, schools, parks, recreation, transportation, and a revitalized core created by the City Planning Commission.
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Chicago
Richard J. Daley
Wives of U.S. Officials Allowed to Visit in Saigon
The U S Embassy announced that wives of American civilian officials stationed in Viet Nam may travel to Saigon to visit their husbands during the Christmas holidays.
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Viet
Saigon
South Vietnam
U.S
Vietnam
Decatur Weather and River Report Summary
Decatur Tennessee River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning 18.16 sea level 552.46 TVA lake stages Wilson 506.7 Guntersville 593.3 Whitesburg 556.4 Pickwick 409.1 Wheeler 552 Chickamauga 676.9. High yesterday 34 low 30. Forecast gradual clearing warmer northwest winds 5 to 10 mph today high 44 tonight 24 and Thursday 52.
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Decatur
Tennessee River
Keller
Memorial Bridge
TVA
Wilson
Guntersville
Whitesburg
Pickwick
Wheeler
Chickamauga
Obituaries for Mrs Burdie Finchum and George McCain
Mrs Burdie Finchum aged 81 of 224 Wilson Ave NW died Tuesday at Black Chandler Hospital Hartselle funeral 2 pm at the chapel with Rev Carl and Rev R E Wilkins officiating burial in Roselawn Cemetery Gunthorp directing survivors include three sons a sister a brother six grandchildren and five great grandchildren She was a member of Northside Baptist Church George McCain 42 of 604 12th Ave NW died at 3 30 am today at his sister Mrs Willie Mae Walton’s residence in Decatur Services will be announced later
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Burdie Marcum Finchum
Wilson Ave
Black- Chandler Hospital
Hartselle
Carl
R. E. Wilkins
Roselawn
Ith
Catherine Hitt
Birmingham
Joe Marcum
Johnny McDowra
Lavanus Sherrill
Earl Roberts
Rudolph Winton
Northside Baptist Church
George McCain
12Th Ave
Willie Mae Walton
Decatur
Vy Pwr Oor Sauer
History of Morgan County Morgan County two year book project approved
A 300 page history of Morgan County is to be completed in about two months with printing awarded to Decatur Printing Co. John Knox is the author. the state covers 50 percent. The board plans 1 200 copies and broader statewide editions if funded.
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Morgan County
Alabama
Decatur Printing Co
Morgan County Board of Revenue
John Knox
Baland
William Jenkins
Jenkins
Alabama county home rule amendment faces legislature debate
In Morgan County only 65 of about 27 000 voters cast ballots in a Dec 6 election costing the county 7.40 per vote. The measure targets three Alabama counties. advocates urge state funding or at least half the cost as amendments push through. Roberts and Winston Stewart of the County Commissioners Association call for paying the costs of local amendments, arguing origin in county government.
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Morgan County
Alabama
House
Senate
Slate
Bil
Roberts
Winston Stewart
The
Association of County Commissioners
Stewart
County legal reform questioned by Roberts
Roberts argues that current law aimed at countering political machines in counties is outdated as those machines no longer exist. He says the law would let voters statewide defeat it, making it unnecessary.
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Roberts
For Sale and Wanted Classified Items Pack
Multiple ads list German Shepherd puppies prices and contact, a 1962 Mercury car for sale, rosewood carpet, rent notices for three apartments, furniture and appliances, payment takeovers for mobile homes, a twin bed sale, clerical job opening, a Christmas payment plan offer, unanswered lost beagles with reward. Includes phone numbers and locations.
Cotton expected to regain top spot next year
The article asserts cotton is not dead and is forecast to reclaim its leading position next year barring severe weather and unusually heavy insect infestation.
Warn on confidential data calls from impostor
Decatur employers were cautioned by Meredith Woodall manager of the Alabama State Employment Service in Decatur after several reports of calls from someone posing as a state official seeking confidential information. Woodall said the caller pretended to conduct a job survey but did not represent the state office. Employers were urged to verify identity before sharing information.
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Alabama State Employment Service
Meredith Woodall
Woodall
State
Glee Club to Perform at Kiwanis Meeting in Florence
The Glee Club of Florence State College will sing at the Kiwanis Club meeting on Thursday at noon, held at the Congress Inn.
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Glee Club
Florence State College
Kiwanis Club
Congress Inn
Taxi driver locates cash box stolen from church troop
A taxi driver found a forced cash box behind 408 Jackson St as part of a theft from Central Methodist Church Boy Scout troop. The box contained all money and was turned to police for inquiry.
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Central Methodist Church
Jackson St
Police Department
Santa Visits Hartselle Kids For Christmas Day
About 600 to 650 students from 11 Morgan County schools are expected to join the Hartselle event with a visit from Santa. The program at the American Legion home includes a hot meal, entertainment, and holiday activities, sponsored by the American Legion, city merchants and local civic clubs in Hartselle.
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Hartselle
Morgan County
Athens
American Legion Post
Limestone County
San Jjai
American Legion
Dee Proctor
Births and building permits listed in Daily Records
The daily notice records births for several families including Taunton Nichols McDonald Patterson and McNutt at Decatur General. Building permits issued to Irwin Construction and O M Tucker for home additions and new residences. Also: state toxicologist says Carl Clark died of natural causes after being brought to jail for public drunkenness. Halcyon days folklore defined.
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Leon Taunton
Oo Hospital
Standley Nichols
Baugh-Wiley Hospital
James R. McDonald
Decatur
James Morris
McCartney Sr
Decatur General
Wendell R. Patterson
Edward C. McNutt
Hartoiea
Ing
van Pruitt
Huntsville
Carl Clark
Pruitt
Buddy Evans
Coromer
Charlie Sammet
Evans
Clark
C. C. Davis
Open House for Alcoholics Ward at Hartselle Hospital
Hartselle Black-Chandler Hospital previews a new Alcoholics Ward with regular Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and a full time psychiatrist. Staff say skilled technicians will provide occupational therapy and patients are to be dismissed medication free with a lasting sober lifestyle.
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Hartselle
Black-Chandler Hospital
Alcoholics Anonymous
Worth 2c but not much more
A breakin at Flavor Rich Milk Co. in Hartselle netted thieves three pennies, police say. A woman passerby saw two youths climbing from a south window around 8 p.m. and notified authorities. Police Chief William Ryker described the stolen cash box as carrying only three pennies.
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Hartselle
Flavor Rich Milk Co
William Ryker
U. S
Petyt
Kyker
Santa Claus visits hospital children on Christmas Eve
A hospital visit by Santa Claus brings smiles to Pamela Brooks Conley and Richard Kelso amid surgery and illness. Nurses say the moment boosts spirits and hope for quicker recoveries. Autographed casts reading Santa Claus mark the cheerful moment.
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James A. Sharp
Shoals Creek
Santa
Conley
Santa Claus
Pamela Brooks
Richard Kelso
Hartselle Council Considers Cab Driver Licensing Issue
The Hartselle city council studied reports that at least one taxi driver operates without Alabama Public Service Commission approval. Two drivers J A Stanford and Melvin Se igars appeared with attorney Merrill Doss to protest the accusation. The council will decide at the next meeting.
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Hartselle
Alabama Public Service Commission
J. A. Stanford
Melvin Seigars
Merrill Doss
John Cooper
Investigation Continues After Youths Escape During Search
Police expanded their inquiry early this morning as officers combed a wooded area linked to reports that two youths fled during an initial search. Authorities aim to locate the suspects and obtain fingerprints for identification.
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6Th Ave. S.W
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Bama Cigar Co
E. C. Bowman
Bowman
Market St. NE
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