Protests Over University's ROTC Program Stir Controversy
A small Yippie group at the University of Alabama staged two ROTC protests on campus protesting Army and Air Force ROTC presence. The piece traces ROTC history from pre Civil War military focus through 1900 rebellion to World War I return, noting enrollment drops since 1966 and ongoing clashes over academic freedom and Vietnam. Col John T. O Keefe defends ROTC as essential. Lt Col Clark O Thornton notes high officer commissioning and awards amid waning draft pressure.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
University of Alabama
Youth International Party
Yippies
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Army
J.B. Sellers
Sellers
Alabama
Doug Newby
Army Rotc
John T. O’keefe
U. S
Vietnam
O’keefe
Air Force
O'Keefe
Clark O. Thornton
Air Force Rotc
TVA announces muscle shoals training program for disadvantaged workers
TVA begins accepting applications for a two year demonstration program in Muscle Shoals to train unskilled low income residents for industrial jobs. Fifty trainees start in January with half time education and half time on reservoir land projects. Applications due January 2 at the Area Employment Office.
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Muscle Shoals
TVA
Alabama State Employment Office
Nashville Ave
Sheffield
National Fertilizer Development Center
Alabama
Alabam
Lauderdale County Department of Pensions and Security
Florence
Colbert County Public Welfare
Tuscumbia
Sidney Painter
Painter
Tennessee Valley
TVA Reports Electric Growth and Savings Across 1969 Cooperatives
TVA released the 1969 Operations of Municipal and Cooperative Distributors showing 46 billion kWh sold, a 10 percent rise. Wheeler County Co-Op saved customers 185000, ranking third behind Chattanooga and Memphis. 158 local systems served 2 million customers across 80000 square miles in seven states.
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Tennessee Valley Authority
Joe Wheeler Electric Cooperative
TVA
Chattanooga
Memphis
Tennessee Valley
Municipal and Cooperative Distributors
Courtland Clinic Under Construction At Health Center Site
A new eight room clinic adjoining the 15 bed Courtland Health Center is under construction and expected to open in January. Dr Troy Kilpatrick plans to lease the facility with Dr George Hoffeld joining. building by Virgil Bailey of Hartselle.
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Courtland
Courtland Health Center
H. A. Pippen
Bert Pippen
Troy Kilpatrick
Kilpatrick
Virgil Bailey
Hartselle
Hoffeld
Titusville
Fla
Flint
Industry Group Formed In Tenn
The South Giles Development Co. formed by 47 businessmen, farmers and professionals aims to attract industry to Elkton Prospect Bryson area in Giles County. Trustees are Joe Wilson John L Tucker and Rev John William Suddarth. A charter will enable officer elections and a small industry has shown interest. The group cites access to U S 165 Elk River and South Giles Water District with power support boosting agriculture and industry. Distributors revenue rose 12 percent with a 46.8 million net income across 158 systems, up 8.9 million from 1968.
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Elkton, Tenn
South
Joe Wilson
John L. Tucker
John William Suddarth
State of Tennessee
South Giles
U. S. 165
Elk River
Monsanto Decatur Plant Wins Safety Award for 150 Days
Monsanto Co. Decatur plant and Technical Center earned the general manager's safety award for 150 consecutive safe work days covering over 2 million man hours. The pennant was presented by Dr. Louis Fernandez and accepted for staff by Plant Manager C. E. Hieserman and Dr. George B. Hughey.
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Monsanto Co
Decatur
Monsanto
Louis Fernandez
C. E. Hieserman
George B. Hughey
Hieserman
Hughey
South
National Safety Council
State of Alabama
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Decatur Junior High School
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Beth Williams
Janie Moores
Amanda Kruidemier
Meme Geron
Athens
Wheeler and
Cherry Streets
Athens Jaycees
Bobby E. Higgins
Don Maurer
Jim
Wheeler Co-Op
Clara Mayes
Nancy Lee
Jo Marie Lenz
East Acres
Calhoun
John C. Calhoun State Technical School
Industry Group
Tenn
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