Southern Blacks Dodging Vote Booths in the South
A Voter Education Project study finds millions of Southern blacks still dodge registration and polling due to complex procedures and limited access. The report cites scarce minority registrars, hostile officials, and fear of reprisals, with gaps between black and white registration in Ida, Louisiana, NC, and SC. John Lewis notes progress amid continued obstacles.
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Atlanta
VEP
U.S
Ida
Louisiana
North Carolina
South Carolina
Election Board
John Lewis
Jones Seeks Highway Aid for Alabama Roads
Federal aid highway funds of 164.5 million for Alabama are included in legislation sponsored by Rep. Bob Jones now approved by the House and sent to a joint House Senate committee. The 15 month program ends Sept 30 1977 and draws from the Highway Trust Fund.
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Alabama
Bob Jones
U.S. House of Representatives
House Senate
Federal Highway Trust Fund
Jones
House Public Works and Transportation Committee
Joint
House Senate Committee
Troopers Predict Nine Deaths on Alabama Highways
State troopers forecast a nine fatality toll on Alabama highways for the Christmas weekend based on a 12 percent drop in year to date deaths. Col. E C Dothard vows all available troopers will be on duty for the holiday period beginning 6 pm Wednesday and aims to keep fatalities below the projection.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
E. C. Dothard
Dothard
Vets Warn Planning Needed Before Giving Pets for Christmas
Decatur veterinarians urge prospective buyers to assess recipient responsibility and living space before gifting animals. They warn of health risks from certain species and advise choosing small, manageable pets, with emphasis on avoiding exotic, wild, or disease prone animals.
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Cole Young
Decatur
Bruce Young
Athens
Miami
Regular Civil Air Patrol Meeting At Pryor Field
The Civil Air Patrol announces a regular meeting at 7 p.m. at Pryor Field in the CAP flight operations office located in the main hanger. The session covers routine CAP activities and member updates.
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Civil Air Patrol
Pryor Field
Main Hanger
CAP
Community Action Christmas Dance at Old Morgan School
A dance to benefit community action begins at 8 p.m. in the Old Morgan County Training School Gym in Hartselle with Soul Confession performing. Rev. A Ray Lee will speak at the fourth noonday Advent service at First United Methodist Church from 12 05 p.m. to 12 30 p.m. Lunch will not be served after the service.
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Morgan County Training School
Hartselle
Soul Confession
A. Ray Lee
Oak Park Baptist Church
First United Methodist Church
Christmas Eve Church Services Across Local Faith Community
St. John's Episcopal Church offers two Eucharists and Bach cantata at 7 30 and 11 pm with an adult choir at 10 30 pm. Austinville United Methodist holds Holy Communion at 11 05 pm. First and Covenant churches host a joint Christmas Eve service at 5 pm, featuring a candelight lessons and carols. St. Ann's offers two midnight masses and a 5 30 pm children mass with a nativity tableau. First Christian hosts Blessing of Toys at 10 30 am. Single Adult Fellowship meets 7 pm at the Youth Center, First Baptist.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
Bach
Robert Doyle
Austinville
First Presbyterian
Covenant Presbyterian
St. Ann’s Church
St. Ann's Church
First Christian Church
First Baptist Church
Weather Summary for Decatur and Vicinity
Morning river readings at Keller Memorial Bridge show 16.73 feet with sea level 551.03 feet. Temperatures range from 19 to near 40 with highs around 39 to 40 and lows in the 20s. Cloudy to partly cloudy days with a colder pattern and a rain chance Friday, cooler tonight, warmer midweek.
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Decatur and
Keller Memorial Bridge
Winter chill holds as Decatur sees trace snow
The National Weather Service warns of continued cold from Sunday into Tuesday with highs near 40 and overnight lows in the low 20s. Partly to mostly cloudy skies persist, no significant precipitation expected, and statewide freezing readings were recorded overnight including a 19 degree low.
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Decatur
National Weather Service
Alabama
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Tim Scott Perry
Bobby, Herbert
Mildred Lawless
Stella Brazil
Adelle Sherman
Summer Manor Apartments
Lillian McMillian
Annie Compton
Mattie Lee
Yale
Decatur City
Decatur City Hall
Morgan, Lawrence
Limestone
Cullman
Moulton City Hall
Cullman City Hall
Moulton
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Social Security Administration
Sheila McLin
Lade
NOAA
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