Apollo era end reshapes Huntsville economy and MSFC
The Decatur Daily notes Huntsville’s Marshall Space Flight Center wound down Apollo era work by 1967 with Saturn V production tapering. Layoffs reduced civil service staff from 7,300 in 1964 to 5,600, while private aerospace jobs dropped, and Huntsville pursued new industries.
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Huntsville
Ala
United States
Marshall Space Center
Wernher von Braun
U.S
Center
MSFC
Cape Kennedy
Saturn
Earth
Marshall
Marshall Space Flight Center
Alabama Black Colleges Switch From Militancy
In Birmingham many Alabama black colleges report diminished militancy as administrators expand direct student communication. At Miles College leaders emphasize open channels with students, noting the last major clash involved a dismissed instructor and was resolved after dialogue. Other presidents say students focus on education and avoid militant actions.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
W. Clyde Williams
Miles
Williams
Miles College
Williams Sa
Joseph K. Petway
Alabama State University
Montgomery
Richard D.ech
Alabma A&m
Huntsville
Student tensions ease at Miles College forum on campus relations
President Dr. Harold Stinson says faculty grading and instruction criticism has yielded action. A five yearly President's Forum lets students air grievances calmly. Miles College SGA president Sylvester Little notes an improving admin relationship and active student life with voter drives and fundraising. A Miles caucus group helps with voting and student issues, not militancy.
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Harold Stinson
Sylvester Little
Miles College
Miles
Williams
Southern University
New Orleans
Wallace Faces 1973 With Eye On 1974 Campaigns
Governor George C. Wallace enters 1973 with renewed political traction after the 1972 assassination attempt left him paralyzed yet still influential. His plans for a possible 1974 run and a potential bid for a third term hinge on how he handles tax and utility rate issues in the Alabama legislature and reactions to moves like PSC reform.
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Montgomery
Ala
George C. Wallace
Wallace
Arize
Alabama
Public Service Commission
Jere Beasley
Silver Spring
PSC
House
Senate
Nixon
Decatur
Hubert Humphrey
George Wallace
Decatur Daily Reader Questions Local Tax Division
A reader asks why Decatur Hartselle and Falkville alone divide Morgan County gasoline tax revenues. The answer lists seven cities sharing 10 percent pro rated by population with amounts for fiscal year ending Sept 30 and shows Decatur receiving the largest share.
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Decatur
Hartselle
Falkville
Morgan County
Trinity
Flint
Somerville
Eva
Sand and Water Project Keeps Family Busy on North Carolina Coast
Marine geology student Bob Masterson and his wife Sandy camped at Tubb's Inlet with their two year old Bobby to study sand and water movement for his NC State thesis. They poured colored sand, collected samples, and used current meters to map inlet sediment flow aimed at improving coastal management. Masterson, a Mississippi State graduate, served in the Navy, then pursued marine geology after returning to school.
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Bob
Sandy Masterson
Bobby
Mastersons
North Carolina
North Carolina State University
Tubb’s Inlet
University
Sandy
Coastal management in North Carolina studied by Bob
Coastal management aims to stabilize shorelines using nature’s forces and protect ships from erosion. Bob led a summer project with graduate students professors and his wife assisting. Sandy praises Bob’s ability to explain and engage learners at Carolina State University on a research assistant ship. Bob, from Decatur, grew up near the water while studying marine geology for a master's degree.
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North Carolina
Bob
Sandy
Carolina State University
Decatur
Wwe
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Limestone County
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Bank
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Steve Nelson
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Charles Nelson
J. W. Wyker
State National Board of Directors
National Tennis Association
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East 42Nd St
New York
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Mississippi State University
Sam
Navy
Robert P. Masterson
Austinville Rd
Clara
Keyes
Bob Masterson
Robby
Robert P. Masterson Sr
Raleigh
N.C
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