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Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama

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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1961

Page

3

Several Angles To May Election

Alabama may face tougher opposition for congressional seats if the 98 plan is struck down. Law No. 221 requires candidates for multiple offices to run for numbered places, affecting presidential electors, convention delegates, and congressmen in statewide races. If the 98 plan stands, it governs congressional nominations. The Mobile judge ruled 9-8 plan unconstitutional, now under appeal.

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Letters to Santa request lists from various children

A collection of Santa letters from Decatur and Athens children describing Christmas wishes. Entries mention BB guns, dolls, toy cars, recording players, a pony, air plane, globe, Coca Cola machine, and clothing, with notes about good behavior and Sunday School.

Decatur Santa

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