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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1967
Page
1
The Decatur Daily launches Speak Out a new feature starting Sunday that invites readers to express opinions on controversial issues. The service aims to show what the community is thinking and involve readers in shaping discussion.
The Greece crisis drama ends weeks of speculation as King Constantine maintains caution amid attacks on the junta and rising political tensions. The tumult centers on Papandreou's political comeback and Andreas Papandreou's role, with Cyprus troops returning and prior feuds resurfacing.
A report on requests for funding directed to the CEO for an adult education program seeks 190000 dollars. The article highlights Lee Bailey and notes the placement on page B-8.
The Marshall-Morgan Community Action Agency requests 190000 dollars next week from the Office of Economic Opportunity to run a 50 week program teaching adults without diplomas up to 12th grade. The plan covers 20 teaching sites in Decatur, Morgan, and Marshall County with up to 80 classrooms used twice weekly, aiming to educate about 800 adults. Adults over 20 would enter a placement and progress based on tests and aptitude. the effort responds to industry demands for diplomas, according to G W James.
In Morgan County Circuit Court Commercial Credit sues Sheriff David Sandlin over a car kept at the county jail since late May. Coroner John McBride served the papers at 12 10 p m. The suit grants 30 days to answer. The sheriff says he will bond the automobile that afternoon.
Athens florist Charles P. Bailey, 52, announced Wednesday his candidacy for mayor in the forthcoming August city election. He said he would resign his florist business if elected and has led several civic groups and fraternal organizations, including the Athens Country Club, United Givers Fund, and Civitan roles.
A. L. Johnson will retire December 31 as board chairman of First National Bank and be replaced by Rutledge Thomas. James A. Davis is named chief executive officer, with Johnson remaining as a director.
Eight men and four women selected for the Goodwin murder trial jury. Judge Re neau Almon said testimony was expected to begin today with witnesses detailing the shooting on the courthouse square in Decatur. Charles William Goodwin 21 faces first degree murder charges after the death of Jimmy Dayton.
The Senate swiftly passes then plans to reconsider a Social Security bill that would raise benefits and taxes in a move seen as halting a potential filibuster. The AP reports the action occurred amid ongoing fiscal and political maneuvering at Capitol Hill.
Jay H. Thomas assumed ownership of Roy Payne Motors on U S 31 and formed Jay Thomas Volkswagen Inc with himself as president. Thomas, 45, previously regional sales executive for Volkswagen in four southern states and Louisiana, moved from New Orleans to Decatur to lead a growing automotive market. He intends to retain staff, improve service and sales, and relocate his family to Decatur.
In a swift show of force, Greece's military regime crushed the royalist plot and installed Lt. Gen. George Zoitakis as regent. King Constantine and his family fled to Rome, with Premier Papadopoulos asserting the monarchy would be preserved and the king had surrendered. Armed clashes and fires reported near Athens amid the upheaval.
Robinson Furn promotes a La-Z-Boy recliner for him and a Frigidaire appliance for her. Contact 353-2370 for details.
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