New Education Study Committee Groundwork Laid
In Montgomery Alabama the new education study commission agreed to pay only out of pocket expenses and mileage to stretch a $50,000 budget through next Sept. 30. The panel will report to the legislature in May 1969 and may spend more funds. Harry M. Philpott was named permanent chairman with Frank P. Samford as vice chairman and Dr. Lillian Manley as secretary. An executive committee formed to plan the long range study will meet January 4 ahead of the full commission’s next session.
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Fred Folsom
Cullman
Rep
Hugh Merrill
Cal
Frank P. Samford
Birmingham
Lillian Manley
Judsom College
Secre
Morgan County Sheriff Bonds for Car in Theft Case
Morgan County Sheriff David Sandlin posted a 900 bond after a writ of fieri facias was filed by Commercial Credit Corp over a car claimed stolen from Commercial Crew parking lot in May. Coroner John McBride stated the vehicle automatically came into his possession when papers were served but did not move it, noting Sandlin intended to bond it. Madison Junior High Band to sell Christmas trees Saturday.
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Morgan County
David _Sandlin
Imercial Credit Corp
Thecounty
Tt Pee
John McBride
Sandlin
McBride
Decatur Police Log Reports Auto Theft and Indecent Exposure
An automobile theft was reported at Kentucky Fried Chicken with a 1963 maroon Ford Galaxie taken between 7 30 p m and 11 15 p m the keys left in the car. An indecent exposure incident involved a white Falcon and a young man seeking to pick up a woman on 12th Ave NW. The Billups Service Station reported two thefts. $84 missing from the cash register and a separate incident where a man grabbed a $10 bill during making change. The suspect described as 28 to 30 years old, about six feet, 210 to 220 pounds, khaki trousers and a white T shirt.
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Bobby Kitchens
Decatur
12Th Ave
Highway 20 Billups
J. W. William Willingham
Willingham
Church St
Rudolph Slate Joins Brother in Decatur Law Practice
Morgan County’s newest attorney Rudolph Slate 33 joins his brother Ralph Slate in general law work in Decatur. The office is in the First Federal Savings and Loan Building. Slate is a University of Alabama Law School graduate, married to Ann Newton, and resides in Decatur.
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Rudolph Slate
Morgan County
Decature
Ralph Slate
First Federal Savings and Loan
Rudolph
Hartselle
Air Force
Philco Co
Philco
North Carolina
University of Alabama
University of Alabama Law School
Slate
Alabama Bar Association
Ann Newton
Decatur
Nickajack Cave Nears Final Closure This Afternoon
Floodwaters from new Nickajack Lake will recede access to the cave to about 500 feet. The remaining passages, once navigable by boat for miles, will be blocked and officials say hazards likely require closing the area. Archaeology notes mention Chickamauga and Cherokee sites nearby with limited findings from cave burials.
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TVA
Chickamauga
Nickajack
Indoor turkey shoot to aid needy families at Decatur Moose
Notes of Interest report a turkey shoot Tuesday at 6 30 p m at the Decatur Moose lodge on Alabama 67. Women and children may participate and proceeds go to help needy families. Also the Decatur Curb and Country Market operates daily until Christmas with sale of trees, greens, produce, baked goods and jams.
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Decatur
1St Ave
Grant St
Alabama Bulldogs ready for NC State after late airport delay
Alabama students and fans travel with athletic director Joel Eaves to the jetport for a two hour wait before the North Carolina State game. QB Kirby Moore is listed as ailing but expected to start. Brad Johnson and players discuss Texas A&M and Auburn as future opponents.
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Phis
Bulldogs
North Carolina State
Joel Eaves
Alabama
Auburn
Georgia
Eaves
Kirby Moore
Wolfpack
Moore
Brad Johnson
Texas A&m
Aggie
Bebe Stallings
Paul Bryant
Athens
Johnson
Montgomery man named vice president of national farm group
In Chicago Walter Randolph 62 of Montgomery was re elected vice president of the American Farm Bureau Federation for an eighth term. He previously led the Alabama Farm Bureau Federation. J D Hays of Huntsville was elected to the federation board while Charles B Shuman 60 of Sullivan Illinois was re elected president of the national group.
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Chicago
Montgomery
Alaman
American Farm Bureau Federation
Walter Randolph
Alabama Farm Bureau Federation
J. D. Hays
Huntsville
Ala
Hays
Charles B. Shuman
Sullivan
Ill
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Auburnn University
Harry M. Philpott
Cation Association
Opp City Schools
Folsom, and Merrill
Madison
Madison Junior High School
Satur
Vietnam
Gilmer Blackburn
Invim. Com
Blackburn
Emmette Barren
Carl Bandy
Martec
Nickajack Cave
South Eee Et
New Nickajack Lake
Shellmound
Dragging Canoe
Chickamaugas
Harry M. Snyder
Kia
APS
Howard
Callaway
George Wallace
Wallace
Richard Nixon
California
Ronald Reagan
George Romney
Michigan
Romney
Austin High School
Brunos
Decatur Shopping Center
Giant Foods
Southland Plaza
A&p
Westgate
Winn Dixie
Danville Rd
Crimson Tide
Pioneers
Salvation Army
Ruby Riggs
Leit
Joe Huiler
Winsel Walker
Ceratur Pioneers Club
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