Slate Favors Reduction In State Aviation Tax
State Rep Ralph Slate supports lowering Alabama aviation gasoline tax from seven to at least five cents per gallon to boost fuel sales at the Madison Jetport near Decatur. Freshmen lawmakers Iris and Doss show no firm stance yet pending studies. Gov Wallace and Montgomery reports hint at possible next year tax reduction or repeal.
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Alabama
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Decatur
Bob Iris
Leslie Doss
Harris
Atlanta
Doss
Montgomery
George Wallace
Cotton Research Proposal Okayed Nationwide Vote
Voters across 14 states approved a $1 per bale cotton research and promotion program with Alabama and Tennessee the only holdouts. Nationwide support reached 91.7 percent for maintaining marketing quotas, while the research program failed in Alabama and Tennessee but passed overall. The plan would raise over $10 million and take effect next year.
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Breakin Probe At Bama Cigar and Candy Co
More than $1 000 in cash and 579 in watches were stolen in a Tuesday night breakin at Bama Cigar and Candy Co Watches included ladies and men’s pieces Officials report 861 taken from a safe 223 from desk drawers The building was entered by cutting roof holes and thieves climbed through an attic to the office ceiling Det Bowman said investigation is ongoing No arrests have been made
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Get Logs For Christmas Service Listing
Davidson Heating Service offers a set of logs for Christmas with contact at 353-4623. Edv.
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Injuries Fatal To Athens Man
An elderly Athens man Claud e Dewey Greene, 78, died at Athens Limestone Hospital after a car truck crash at the Lucas Ferry Street and Washington intersection. He sustained a fractured skull and internal injuries as his 1956 Chevrolet station wagon was struck by a 1963 Chevrolet van driven by Lottie Gray Henshaw, 41, Paint Rock. The van belonged to Paint Rock Candy Co. The impact sent Greene’s car rearward about 84 feet.
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Paint Rock Candy Co
Walt Disney dies at 65 after lung surgery
Walt Disney founder of Disneyland and producer of more than 600 films died at St Joseph Hospital in Burbank California He underwent surgery last month for removal of part of his left lung The studio declined to reveal the cause of death He is survived by his widow Lillian and two married daughters Mrs Ron Miller and Mrs Robert Brown
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Teamsters Leader Orders Rebels to End Demonstrations
Detroit AP reports Teamsters President James R Hoffa orders rebellious rank and file to return to work and avoid taking the law into their own hands amid ongoing demonstrations.
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Teamsters Union
James R. Hofn
Governors Conference opens amid tax reform debate
White Sulphur Springs Va AP report says the current Governors Conference session faces difficulty reaching a federal state tax reform agreement as Democratic Gov William L Guy of North Dakota attends.
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Wiliam L. Guy
North Dakota
Morgan Blood Supplies Law in Morgan County Drive
Morgan County Red Cross urges residents to donate blood as the Bloodmobile makes its final visit of the year at 305 Cain St NE behind the courthouse from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday. In November the county used 168 pints but only 32 were donated, highlighting the gap between demand and willingness to give.
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Cain St. NE
Tela 423 Versus A Glance Stock Market Note
New York AP stock update shows overall lower trading with cotton quiet. Chicago wheat and corn higher on demand, oats mixed, soybeans irregular. Hogs steady to 50 cents lower with top at 22.00, slaughter steers mostly steady with top 24.75.
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Prayers For Peace and Tree Lighting In Decatur Tonight
Decatur hosts a 7:30 p.m. ceremony at the Federal Building Wells Street to light a 35 foot tree. Mayor J Gilmer Blackburn will switch on 125 lights symbolizing prayers for peace and deliver a Christmas message. Austin and Lakeside high school bands join church and chorale groups in the revived Decatur tradition sponsored by the Federation of Garden Clubs with Garden Clubs of America involvement. The service is led by Rev Ronald A Reinhardt Msgr John Horan and Rev G L Russell.
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Jackie Kennedy seeks injunction to halt JFK book
Mrs. John F. Kennedy says she will pursue court action to block the book Death of a President by William Manchester. She calls the work tasteless and distorted and notes she is willing to relive grief to defend her rights. Attorneys prepare for a temporary injunction to stop publication.
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