Truman Day in Decatur Draws Nationwide Tribute
Harry S. Truman visited Decatur to campaign for Kennedy Johnson amid a large crowd. Government and party leaders including Gov. Patterson and Senators Sparkman and Hill attended, praising Truman as a down to earth leader. Local officials recalled the parade and lunch at Chemstrand, with former Mayor Murray Dodd and fire chief Floyd Elkins noting the event as one of the city’s greatest moments.
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Delano Park
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Independence
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Alabama
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Lister Hill
Bob Jones
Washington
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Big Jim) Folsom
Cullman
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Pryor Field
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Floyd Elkins
Elkins
Folsom
Abe Lincoln
Andrew Jackson
America
Morgan towns seek 40 percent of state gas tax funds
Mayors of Decatur Hartselle and Falkville agree Tuesday to request 40 percent of the Morgan County Commission’s monthly state gasoline tax share. They argue municipalities contain 68 percent of county residents and should receive funds by population to finance local needs.
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Montgomery
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People’s President to Have Simple Burial
The nation observes a day of mourning for Harry S. Truman with all offices closed Thursday. A quiet ceremony at the library will mark the transfer of his body to burial as Mrs. Truman declines to participate. Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard M. Nixon are among relatives present.
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Clifton Daniel
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Lyndon B. Johnson
It’s A Privilege Notive in the Tennessee Valley
Weather brief notes a quick forecast with high today in the upper forties and tonight in the mid twenties then a high in the mid fifties on Thursday. The page mentions complete weather maps and river coverage on B-11.
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Tennessee Valley
Robinson Furniture Ad Highlights Magnavox Dealer Offer
A downtown retailer promotes its Magnavox lineup with showroom details and contact number 353-2370. The ad, credited to Robinson Furniture, emphasizes a major Magnavox dealer position on a central avenue.
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15 Avenue
Chevrolet Chevelle sale sparks dozen responses in Decatur
Glenda Garrison of 308 Cardinal Dr sells her turquoise 1970 Chevelle with power steering and air via the Decatur Daily Want Ad. The ad claims 12 additional replies and urges readers to place Daily Want Ads to move items quickly.
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Bus and truck collision leaves 19 dead in New Mexico
A cattle truck struck a guard rail and slammed into a chartered bus carrying a Woodlawn Baptist Church youth group from Austin Texas to Vadito New Mexico. Nineteen people were killed and at least fourteen injured in the Tuesday night crash on a narrow eastern New Mexico bridge.
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Alabama closes state offices for Truman funeral
Gov Wal today ordered all Alabama state offices closed on Thursday for former President Harry S. Truman's funeral. A large spray of flowers was sent with the inscription from Governor and Mrs Wallace and the people of Alabama. Washington predicted 1973 economic growth and a lower inflation rate with hints of wage price actions.
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Alaba
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Anderson Bank Robbed By Duo
Two white men armed with a shotgun and a pistol robbed Farmers Bank eight miles north of Rogersville at about 12:15 p.m. They entered the front door ordered four employees to the floor and took cash from the drawers. It was the second local robbery in as many weeks following a $50,000 Citizens Bank heist in Russellville.
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Farmers Bank
Rogersville
Citizens Bank and Savings Co
Russellville
Truman remembered by world leaders at death age 88
Leaders across the globe including Queen Elizabeth II George D Aiken and Georges Pompidou mourn former President Truman. They praise his courage humanity and role in the Marshall Plan while noting his humble origins and long service to the nation.
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