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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1967

Page

2

GOP Leaders Clash Over Wallace third party bid

In Los Angeles Senate leaders diverge on George Wallace impact. Dirksen says Wallace cuts both major parties. Kuchel argues Democrats lose more and Wallace unlikely to win, possibly forcing a House vote. Wallace pursues California ballot and eyes Ohio with options including primaries signatures or court challenge.

Los Angeles Senate George Wallace American Independent Party Ohio

Lawrence County High School reunion set for Crescent Motel

Lawrence County High School class of 1964 holds its first reunion today at the Crescent Motel. Reunion activities run from noon to midnight, per a class spokesman.

Lawrence County High School Crescent Motel

State Political History Rewritten In 1967

Alabama in 1967 saw Lurleen Wallace become the first woman governor, George Wallace resume national campaigning, and a cancer recurrence prompt Texas treatment. The year added a $160 million road bond and a $10 car tag rise, ordered statewide school desegregation, and major mental health and hospital funding.

Rex Thomas Associated Press Montgomery Ala Alabama Lurleen Wallace Houston Texas Wallace Texas Hospital California American Independent Party Ohio Buckeye Bryce Hospital Partlow State School Tuscaloosa Mount Vernon Hospital Searcy

Browns Ferry Pact Awarded for Up to 23 385 Tons of Reinforcing Steel

The Tennessee Valley Authority awarded an indefinite quantity contract to Siskin Steel and Supply Co. for up to 23 385 tons of reinforcing steel at a maximum $2.5 million for the world’s largest nuclear plant at Gadsden and Sullivan County. Ferranti-Pickard Electric Ltd. received a $66,900 contract for four current limiting reactors with foreign source penalties and import duties. Construction progressed with multiple concrete pours and earth excavation. The project employs 1,045 workers with 64 contractors and 1,407 visitors this week.

Browns Ferry The Tennessee Valley Authority Siskin Steel and Supply Co., Inc Chattanooga Gadsden TVA Ferranti-Pickard Electric Ltd Stafford England Sullivan County Tenn Ferranti- Pickard

County Teens Aid Southeastern-Junior Achievers Conference

Five Morgan County teens join 1,000 youths from seven states at the Marriott Hotel in Atlanta for a three day Southeastern-Junior Achievers Conference. Delegates include Don Lupo and Steve Patton of Decatur High, Barri Buteran Austin High, Carol McElroy Meagan County, and Rex Rankin Decatur High, guided by J A Executive Director Bill Kreitlein.

Morgan County Marriott Atlanta Don Lupo Decatur High Mooco Pet Dairy Steve Patton J.A. State Carol McElroy Bill

Three Sheffield youths charged in Athens Chevrolet breakin

Woodrow Lynn Hardeman 18 Steven Anthony Everett 17 and Richard Frank Green 18 all of Sheffield were charged with second degree burglary after a break in at Littrell Chevrolet Co. in Athens. The three were released on bond and accused of taking automobile parts.

Athens Ardmore Limestone C Delbert Hobbs M. W Buddy) Evans Jimmy C. Riddle Tommy Carr Evans Limestone County Sheffield Littrell Chevrolet Co Woodrow Lynn Hardeman Steven Anthony Everett Richard Frank Green Hardeman Everett Green

Athens Garment Co. chief to patent two-needle button sewing gadget

Harold L. Cook plant manager says the device is a double needle sewing machine that speeds button stitching by 35 to 40 percent and cuts labor costs nearly in half. He expects a patent application and notes no rival device on the market.

Athens Harold L. Cook Athens Garment Co Cook

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