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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Morgan and Hunt
Civic Center
Congress
New Decatur
Also Mentioned on This Page
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