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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1967

Page

23

1967 Review A team effort for a year in Decatur

The Daily recounts 1967 through a team effort involving Cora Blair interviewing hospital officials about 1968 innovations and Winford Turner reflecting on 365 deadlines. Ray Martin, Dave Whittaker, Faye Blair and Wilene Clabhorn gathered input from Decatur and North Alabama newsmakers for a comprehensive year in review.

Cora Blair Winford Turner Ray Ma Rtin Dave Whittaker Faye Blair Wilene Clabhorn Decatur North Alabama

Interview with Mayor Blackburn on Decatur’s 1967 plans

Mayor Blackburn discusses Operation New Decatur, highway development, and new recreation centers. He cites potential library funding, a county wide tax plan, and a $5 mill library ballot while noting land, timing, and political hurdles. He also covers public reception, city hall construction, waste disposal fees, and possible re election.

Decatur Morgan and Hunt Civic Center Congress New Decatur

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Lonnie McDaniel Bob Bates Ed Bruchac Alvin Benn Harold Wright Bill Widner William Hannah Herman Free Ray Martin Winford. Turner Wilene Claborn J. Gilmér Blackburn Morgan County
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