Building Commission Firing Linked to Petition Drive
William N. Grimm a former Building Commission employee in Alabama says he was fired December 15 after circulating a statewide petition demanding fire safety standards for new schools per the Southern Standard Building Association code. The commission’s Hugh Adams denied any link to the dismissal and asserted plans for the 1959 school construction program were approved by officials and Wallace had no involvement.
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Grimm
Adams
Building Commission
Department of Education
George Wallace
State Office
Wallace
Gov. Wallace
Bill Grimm
Rights Hearing Ends At Selma
A rights hearing concluded in Selma addressing a civil rights matter. The proceedings clarified legal positions and potential next steps for involved parties in the local case.
Civil rights hearing ends in Selma denial of discrimination
A federal civil rights hearing in Selma, Dallas County, features vehement denials by four county officials and the city of Selma that they inhibited Negroes from exercising civil rights. Judge Hare, Sheriff Clark, Probate Judge Reynolds, and Circuit Solicitor McLeod testified amid questions of violence and injunctions. John Doar’s office schedules written briefs by January 15, with Feb 14 as the filing deadline for briefs and a five day reply window.
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Selma
Ala
Dallas
Justice Department
John Doar
Selma University
Jerry Harrison
Dallas County Court House
James Clark
Circuit
James Hare
National States Rights Party
Bernard Reynolds
Doar
Blanchard McLeod
Atlanta
Jerry DeMuth
David Prince
McLeod
Christmas for the middle aged says Boyle in essay
A Boyle essay argues Christmas serves the middle aged, not children or the elderly, citing a friend who builds a grand Christmas tree and highlights the season as a cure for daily dullness and a boost to personal faith. The piece contrasts adult longing with childlike wonder.
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New York
Santa Claus
Jesus Christ
Decatur ordinance amends district map to R-2 residential
A city ordinance amends the agricultural district map to R-2 residential, subject to all rules and regulations. The map is filed with the City Clerk and becomes part of the code with explanatory notes adopted. December 16 23.
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Decatur
Ear Drum Movement Described In Minute Scale
A science note explains that the human eardrum moves less than one millionth of an inch in response to sound. The description highlights the extreme sensitivity of ear mechanics and the precision of auditory reception.
Estate of William H Stewart executrix named in will
Probate Court grants letters testamentary to Helen K Stewart as executrix on November 27 1964 notice to all creditors to present claims within legally allowed time or be barred Morgan County T C Almon judge.
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William H. Stewart
T. C. Almon
Morgan County
Helen K."stewart
King to Meet in Montgomery Civil rights leaders plan session
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr will attend a one day meeting in Montgomery Alabama with staff members from the SCLC and its Alabama affiliates to discuss matters of special interest to the state The event follows with the Negro mass meeting of the Montgomery Improvement Association it is unclear if King will attend this session The Atlanta SCLC headquarters notes this as part of a series of similar meetings King rose to prominence in Montgomery nine years ago after winning the 1964 Nobel Prize.
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Montgomery
Ala
Martin Luther King Jr
Zoning Amendment Proposed for City of Decatur Alabama
Pursuant to instructions from the City Board of Commissioners notice is given of a January 19 1965 meeting to review amendments to the Decatur Alabama zoning map. The ordinance would modify a parcel about 4 acres located one mile south of Meadus Road and Spring Avenue east of Spring Avenue and set boundary changes for the Northwest quarter of Section 7 Township 6 South Range 4 West Morgan County.
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Decatur
Alabama
Board of Commissioners
Joe Pettey
Meadus Road
Spring Avenue
Austinville-Flint Road
City of
Morgan County
Poe
Morgar County
Carr
Notice of First Federal Savings and Loan Decatur meeting
The regular annual meeting of the members and shareholders of First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Decatur will be held at 4 P M on Wednesday January 20 1965 in the association office at 255 Grant Street SE Decatur Alabama for the election on Board of Directors and to transact other business. Dated Dec 23 1964. Oscar L Napps Vice President and Managing Officer Attest Leodonia Kullman Secretary Dec 23-30-Jan 6-13
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First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Decatur
Grant Street
S.E
Decatur
Alabama
First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Decotur
Oscar L. Napps
Shoes and signs offer items and local notices
Boots advertised as easy on the feet and yard signs for sale. Personal ad for Henry W. Wade with phone number. Also rooms for rent at Dixie Hotel and birth certificate service offered by Mrs. Gracie Sartor. AA meetings listed and 3M employee notice about new games at Ira’s Book Shop.
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Henry W. Wade
Ira’‘s Book Shop
E. Moulton
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Boyle
William C. Stephens
Wilma H. Stephens
Carver & Wilson Building Contractors
Bank For Savings andTrusts
Morigan County
Birmingham Trust National Bank
Said Bank For Savings and Trusts
Court House
Towit
Lacey Springs
BRANK
Moore, Thomas, Taliaferro, Forman & Burr
Charles E. Holbrooks
Exper — Irrigation Canan
Call
Jack’s
Waldrep Fence Company
Commercial Mates Glenn Drilling CO
Roberts
G. Hunter
A. L. Woodling Co
J. H. Standridge
Decatur Awning and Storm Window Co
5Th Ave
Cooper Furniture & Appliance
Westinghouse
Robert Kitchens
Corner Bank & Church Sts
Lane Drilling Co. c
Guaranty Pest Control
Plymouth
Catalina
Hwy
S.calvin Roberts
Kennedy Motors
Grant St
Business Services
Don’s
Lee St
B. F. Goodrich
C&h
Storm Window. Co
6Th Ave
Decatu
North Alabama College OF Commerce
N.A.C.C
Rogers St
Southantsville
Meredith Lott
Natnatone
Er, Inc
Manpow
Clinton Ave
Huntsville
Oatanare
Marriee
Cockrell Service
Eee
Watkin’s
Core Decatur
Mery
Decatur Daily
Chihuahua
R. A. Robinson
Moulton
Beagle
Bradley Motor Co
Chrysler
H. T
Elmer Bradley
Modie Edwards
A.K.C
Cathy's
Interstate
Cullman
Atkins
Chrysler-Plymouth, Inc
Fee * Atkiappy As
Shorty Wood
L.E. McCulloch
Floyd Griffis
Kenn Motors
Ford
Corvair
Monza
Bel Air
Motor Company
B. M. Shull
Joe Bennich
Main St. Hartselle
King
Leodonia Kullman
Jaon
Ray
Dixie Hotel
Church St. M.W
Gracie W. Sartor
Austinville Road
Ira‘s
Beaver Dam Creek
Roseberry Piano Co
13Th Ave
Pennington Transfer & Storage
Income Tax Service
Harrison St
D. L. Jett
Public Accountant
Sarpale and Cocrina
Ially
Novelty & Shoe Shop
East Young
Harold Rold
Riles
Rerbert Maddox
E. L. Herrin
Mobile Home Auto
lInsurance
Bank St
Mercury
Decatur Gmac
Peek Olds
Lott Motor Company
IAC
Benesade Wines
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