Goldwater TVA stance sparks Arizona backlash and debate
Senator Barry Goldwater criticized TVA by suggesting private sale, while Arizona backs the Central Arizona Project costing about 1.2 billion. The plan, tied to Colorado River rights, faces opposition from Southern Democrats and Republicans, with pro TVA Democrats and local editors weighing in.
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Barry Goldwater
TVA
Golden Boy
Golden West
Arizona
Central Arizona
Congress
Colorado
Senator Goldwater
Hayden
Goldwater
Suspects Accompanied By Attorney
A fifth Alabama National Guard member was charged in the University of Alabama blasts. Sgt. Charles Hollifield was booked in Tuscaloosa County on the November explosion near a dormitory housing a Negro student. Four other guardsmen were arrested yesterday and freed on bond. The blasts occurred Nov. 16 and 19 with no injuries.
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James T. Perkins
Holt
Alabama National Guard
Tuscaloosa
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama National
Nicol
Hollifield
William E. Roughton
Langdale
Tusca
Alabama
Wallace
Vivian Malone
Perkins
Jesus blesses children in Perea encounter with believers
Readable excerpt shows Jesus rebuking disciples for turning away mothers and children seeking blessing. He calls the little ones to come, teaching that the kingdom belongs to such as these. Mothers and afflicted children rejoice as He blesses them and speaks of entering God’s kingdom.
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Jesus
Perea
John J. Stewart
Zacchaeus
Pesta Involved in Two-Car Collision and Local Fires Reported
Police investigated a two car crash at the intersection of 19th Ave and 8th St SE at 1 30 p.m. Friday involving Lucille Young and L A Parr. Rotarian Jim Bodley will discuss The Spirit of Christmas at the Rotary Club Monday at 12 15 p.m. in the Lyons Hotel. Four fires in Decatur were investigated: 2016 Pennylane SE shrubbery slight loss. 400 block 13th Ave NW grass fire no loss. 411 Line St NE house occupied by Mrs W M Royer and L Sherrell slight loss. 1613 10th Ave Court SE house occupied by Jim Hord slight loss.
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19Th Ave
8Th St
Lucille Young
13Th Ave
L. A. Parr
Spring Ave
Jim Bodley
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Rotary Club
Lyons Hotel
Decatur
Pennylane SE
13Th Ave. NW
Line St. NE
W. M. Royer
L. Sherrell
10Th Ave. Court SE
Jim Hord
Soviet Warns African Students to Obey Laws or Leave
Tass, the Soviet news agency, issued a sharp warning to African students involved in a Red Square protest over a Ghanaian student's death. The agency said those who dislike Soviet laws may depart the country at any moment. Several hundred students from various African countries marched in protest after the incident.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Red Square
Tass
Africa
Solons Battle Over Aid Bill War over foreign aid bills in Congress
Washington AP reports Senate and House conferees tangled over foreign aid appropriations as Christmas adjournment nears. Senate aims at 3.27 billion, not below 3.1 billion, with Johnson backing. House negotiators led by Rep. Otto Passman resist surpassing 3 billion.
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Washington
Senate
House
Johnson
Otto E. Passman
D-La
Surely Snow Will Arrive This Time
Weather updates forecast a chance of occasional light snow mainly this morning in the Huntsville area. Long range hints at a system from the Rockies bringing more clouds and precipitation Sunday. National and local advisories warn of icy travel in parts of Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama with a looming cold spell.
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Huntsville Weather Bureau
Huntsville Bureau
Rockies
Huntsville
Associated Press
New Orleans
Weather Bureau
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Airport Plans Set for Huntsville Madison County Facility
J E Mitchell Jr chair of the Huntsville Madison County Airport Authority outlined financing for a new 12 million airport to be built on a 3,000 acre site along Alabama Highway 20 near the Limestone Madison county line. The project excludes Morgan and Limestone counties from funding. A telegram to Mayor Blackburn and City Commission noted the authority’s plans for an area airport to serve Huntsville and Madison County.
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J. E. Mitchell, Jr
Huntsville-Madison County
Mitchell
Huntsville- Madison County
Morgan
Limestone
Gilmer Blackburn
Pryor Board Sees Bright Future Despite Relocation News
Pryor Airport Authority members said they were surprised to hear Huntsville Airport would be relocated but did not foresee immediate changes at Pryor Field. The five member board reviews Pryor Field expenditures and recommends appropriations for repairs and improvements to the airport Owner's Board. Gordon Mummert of Decatur, chair, called the bid invitations news a shock.
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Airport Authority Board
Huntsville
Pryor Field
Gordon Mummert
Decatur
Mummert
Pryor
Gordon Drive Overpass Bids Placed After Long Delay
After years of talks, bids were opened in Montgomery for the Gordon Drive overpass. Scott Co. of Opelika submitted the low bid of 1 069 078 57, about 100 000 under the engineer estimate. Contract award may occur around January after state offices reopen.
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Gordon Drive
Highway Department
Ed Rodgers
Montgomery
Scott Co
Opelika
Ala
Rodgers
L&N_ railroad
Johnson Urges 18 Vote in All Elections
President Johnson urged states to erase outdated laws hindering voting and proposed that each state form a body to review election machinery. The commission study backs lowering the voting age to 18, denounces poll taxes and literacy tests, and seeks higher participation nationwide.
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Washington
Johnson
Presidential Commission
John F. Kennedy
President’s Commission On Registration
Richard M. Scammon
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