Marine wounded in Vietnam shares Christmas tale of loss and resolve
Cpl. William T. Carter and his wife Rita, with infant Chris, spend holidays with his parents in Atlanta area after his left arm was amputated in June near Kaw Inh. He describes a war of unpredictable dangers and rigid rules, seeks education as an architect, and waits on overdue pay while awaiting discharge.
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Faye
J. T. Vinson
Harrison St
Kaw Pia
Vietnam
Red Cross
Carter
Leatherneck
Green Berets
3Rd Marine Division
Fox Co
Lucky Leatherneck Answers Call From Vietnam Wounds
Corporal William T. Carter, a Vietnam veteran who lost his left arm and nearly his left leg, is home on a hospital stay connected to the military. He lacks a car and a home, faced denial from several Decatur stores for a charge account, and will spend the holidays with his wife Rita and son Chris. He notes many locals are unaware a war is ongoing.
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William —T
Tommy) Carter
Vietnam
Carter
Decatur
Rita
Chris
Faye Brewington
State Constitution On Display Today In Montgomery
Alabama's original 1819 Constitution goes on public display in the State Archives and History Building as part of the Sesquicentennial. Gov. Albert Brewer invites citizens to view the parchment in a glass case. the document spans 312 feet when unrolled and includes signatures of 43 delegates.
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Albert Brewer
Richard Holmes
Alabama
State Archives and History Building
Montgomery
State Archives and History
Capitol
Alabama Territory
Huntsville
Washington
U. S. Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Union
Department of Archives and History
Convention
Calendar of Events Highlights Local Church Lectures and Cantatas
Hartselle physician Dr Harold Blanton will speak on the physical sufferings of Christ at Bellview Baptist Church. Vera Martin missionary lectures in Moss Chapel United Methodist Church. Austinville United Methodist Choir performs a cantata The Night of Miracles at Danville United Methodist Church. Christmas cantatas and Messiah portions at area churches. Open House at Westmeade Baptist. Covenant Presbyterian youth present The Search For Christmas. Susan Jolly awarded $400 Freed-Hardeman scholarship. Holy Land slides at Calvary Baptist. Choir performs at Summer Manor. County board of registrars meets for voter registration. Rev W H Ryan to speak at First Missionary Baptist. Various meetings of women's societies, choirs, and clubs. Decatur High School chorus concert at the auditorium. Heart of Dixie T.C.P.S.Club at Aquadome. Alabama Safety Council head Frank Samford to address Decatur Rotary. Decatur City Council to meet.
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Harold Blanton
Hartselle
Bellview Baptist Church
Old Moulton Rd. South
Susan Jolly
Elbert Lee Jolly, Jr
Decatur
Freed- Hardeman College
Henderson
Ethics Panels Announced by Alabama Ethics Commission
Howell T. Heflin announced five ethics committees for the executive and judiciary branches with initial meetings set for next Thursday. Members include Earl McGowin Conrad Fowler T J Volk Ryan de Graffenried William Rimes Bill Mitchell Charles Jager Charles Hounshell Annie Lola Price Herbert Williams Karl Elebash Carl Bear Will G Caffey Roland Nashman Yetta Samford George Hawkins Mark Hode A J Trammell Truman Hobbs William Hearin Duard LeGrand Fred Hooper Jr. Membership to the Regulatory Agencies committee to be announced later.
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Montgomery
Ala
Howell T. Heflin
Alabama Ethics Commission
Birmingham
Ryan de Graffenried
Tuscaloosa
William Rimes
Spring Hill College
Mobile
Bill Mitchell
First National Bank of Florence
Charles Jager
First Western Bank of Bessemer
Charles Hounshell
Birmingham Southern College
Annie Lola Price
Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals
Herbert Williams
Florence
The
Operating Engineers Union
Karl Elebash
Auburn University
Larry Dumas
Bert Haltom
Committee On Legislative Ethics
James E. Horton Jr
Madison
Yetta Samford
Opelika
George Hawkins
Gadsden
Mark Hode
A.J. Trammell
Volunteers Bring Christmas Cheer to Bryce State Hospital
In Tuscaloosa Alabama volunteers led by Audrey Grammer decorated wards and staged parties at Bryce State Hospital to aid patients. About 70 of 140 wards are sponsored, leaving some patients without visitors. officials say more outside help is needed. John Yeatts notes some patients lived without a single community visitor before Volunteer Services existed.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Bryce State Hospital
Audrey Grammer
State Institution
AARP Morgan County Meeting and Local Church Events
The Morgan County AARP plans a 10 a.m. regular meeting in Summer Manor community room. Dr. Lehman Strauss of Philadelphia speaks to the Christian Women’s Club at 11 30 a.m. luncheon at Ramada Inn. reservations to Mrs. Jack Coker 353-3182. nursery to be available. Rev J Howard Marks of Birmingham gives Advent Noonday Worship at First United Methodist Church Canal and Lafayette at 12 05 p.m. Plate lunch offered at 12 30 p.m. for 1. The Bishop’s Singers directed by Richard Hunter of Huntsville perform at 7 15 p.m. for The Bishop’s Hour program.
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Morgan County
The
American Association of Retired Persons
Summer Manor
Lehman Strauss
Philadelphia
Christian Women’s Club
Ramada Inn
Jack Coker
J. Howard Marks
Birmingham
First United Methodist Church
Canal and
Lafayette Streets
Bishop's Singers
Alabama
Richard Hunter
Huntsville
Cotaco and Central Garden Clubs Meet at Warren Homes
Cotaco Literary Club gathers at 3 p.m. at 836 Grant St SE with Mrs. Rufus Warren hosting and Mrs. H L Ogle assisting. Central Garden Club meets at 9 30 a.m. at 929 Grant St SE with Mrs. Hugh Ogle as co host.
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Cotaco Literary Club
Rufus Warren
Grant St
H. L. Ogle
Central Garden Club
Hugh Ogle
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Bill. Thomas
Falkville
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Austinville United
Christ
Old Moulton Rd
Edward E. Moulton
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
Westminster United Presbyterian Church
Paul Eubanks
First Christian Church Choir
Kenneth McCulloch
Westmeade Baptist Church
Betty St
Runnymeade Ave
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Holy Land
William Otis Epps
Calvary Baptist Church
Covenant Presbyterian Choir
Summer Manor Apartments
Bethlehem
Morgan County Board of Registrars
W. H. Ryan
Chattanooga, Tenn
First Missionary Baptist Church
Vine and
Grove Streets
Women’s Society of Christian Service of
First Uniteds Methodist Church of
Ralph K. Bates
First Presbyterian Church
Christian Women’s Fellowship of
First Christian Church
Decatur High School
Heart of Dixie T.c.p.s.club
Aquadome
Frank Samford
Alabama Safety Council
Decatur Rotary Club
Decatur Inn
City Hall
Ethics Commission
Committee On
Earl McGowin
Chapman
Conrad T. Fowler
Columbiana
T.J. Volk
Communications Workers of America
Alabama State Labor Council
Truman Hobbs
Alabama Bar Association
William Hearin
Mobile Press Register
Duard LeGrand
Birmingham Post Herald
Fred Hooper Jr
Santa
Kris Kringle
Courtland
Jimmy Tuten
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