Morgan County backs parts of Wallace education plan
Morgan County delegates show support for portions of Governor Wallace’s education program in the special session opening in Montgomery. Albert Brewer leads the Morgan group backing the package, with key figures like Sen. Bob Gilchrist and Rep. Ralph Slate weighing priorities such as teacher salaries, construction, and textbooks. The group cites growth in enrollment and supports a potential bond issue under a formula-based funding plan.
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Alabama Education Association
Morgan County
Albert Brewer
House of Representatives
Brewer
Bob Gilchrist
Hartselle
Ralph Slate
Decatur
Slate
Wallace
Gilchrist
Madison County
Burglary Report In Florida Vacation Home
Police said the residence of Harry L. Malone, vacationing in Florida, was rifled by burglars with no known amount taken. Intruders entered via the front door and fled through the rear. Small tools missing from Smith Gilchrist Co. 1702 5th Ave SE. Investigation started at 12 50 a.m. Lynne Motors on U S 31 S reported theft of car parts over the weekend. See the diary on page 2.
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Harry L. Malone
Florida
Smith- Gilchrist Co
1702
5Th Ave
Lynne Motors
U. S. 31 S
Salvation by grace not works says Bible
The Bible shows we are saved by grace through faith not by works. Christ finished the work of redemption on the cross, and we accept that completed act. Hell comes from rejecting Jesus, not from individual sins, which arise from a sinful heart.
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Mrs. P
Christ
Calvary
Hell
Chris
Jesus Christ
Retirement of Morgan County Health Officer L R Murphree
Dr L R Murphree who has served as Morgan County health officer for 30 years and earlier led Limestone and Lawrence counties public health efforts will retire February 26. A Decatur native and Vanderbilt trained physician, he started in 1925 and built a long career in Alabama public health. He plans to continue living in the county and says he would choose public health again.
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L. R. Murphree
Morgan County
Limestone
Lawrence
State Health Department
Decatur
Morgan Health
Lawrence County
Vanderbilt University
Limestone County
John Hopkins University
Alabama
Montgomery
Murphree
Lawrence Counties
Morgan
FBI Grabs 4 In Blast Case
Federal agents arrest three men and a woman on charges of conspiring to blow up major landmarks including the Washington Monument and Liberty Bell. A Bronx cache of explosives prompted a large security sweep in Riverdale with police and UN diplomats in the area. A bomb squad truck was seen leaving the scene as more than 75 officers secured the vicinity.
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New York
Washington Monument
Bronx
Riverdale
Federal Bureau of Investigation
United Nations
New Lee FBI
Tax law shifts offer saving chances in 1964 returns
Sylvia Porter details the major 1964 tax law changes in Your Money's Worth on Page 12, highlighting provisions that may reduce the amount owed or increase refunds for taxpayers this year.
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Sylvia Porter
McDonald’s Puts Spotlight on The Magic Words
A playful ad prompts customers to say the phrase I’m hungry at McDonald’s to unlock deals. The campaign emphasizes quick service and appetites across menu items.
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McDonald's
Wallace Predicts One Billion in Alabama Industry Soon
Governor George Wallace told a Decatur Chamber luncheon that Alabama will hit one billion dollars in new and expanded industry within 60 days of his administration. Amoco Chemicals officials announced a multi million dollar project for Decatur, drawing more than 50 local leaders and officials to the event. Amoco president Herschel H. Cudd and executives arrived by private plane for the luncheon.
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Alabama
George Wallace
Decatur
Amoco
Herschel H. Cudd
Amoco Chemicals
Chicago
L. L. Smith
W. E Kennell
Tom W Lee Wallace
Pryor Field
Amoco Chemicals Corp
John Amos
L. L
Larry
Mekong Delta Campaign Seen Intensifying Under South Viet Nam
U S authorities expect South Viet Nam to step up its campaign against Viet Cong forces in the Mekong Delta south of Saigon. Informants say the drive reflects Bundy talks and follows reprisal raids, underscoring the priority of winning in the south.
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Spencer Davis
Washington
South Viet Nam
Mekong River
Saigon
McGeorge Bundy
U.S
North Viet Nam
South
Mississippi Governor calls critics to back off and support
Gov Paul Johnson told the U S Civil Rights Commission that Mississippi critics should get off their backs and get on our side urging goodwill and encouragement for the state as it faces criticism from national groups. The remarks were reported from Jackson Mississippi.
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Jackson, Miss
Mississippi
Paul Johnson
U.S. Civil Rights Commission
See
City approves sewer project in Decatur southeast
City Commissioners unanimously approve a Municipal Utilities Board project to fix storm drainage in Decatur southeast, costing 92941 dollars. The plan, approved by Arthur N. Beck, aims to increase pumping capacity as heavy rains back up sewer lines, especially in Summer Lane and Pennylane areas between Magnolia and 13th SE.
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George Biggers
City Commission Today
Municipal Utilities Board
Decatur
Utilities Board
Arthur N. Beck
Water Improvement Commission
Montgomery
Magnolia
13Th St. SE
Alabama senator predicts new free textbook program adoption
A state senator arriving early for the Alabama Legislature special session predicted the new free textbook program will be adopted in some form. A State Department spokesman said the United States has reason to believe Communist China is preparing for another nuclear test. Premier Kosygin demanded a full American retreat from South Vietnam in his first public statement since returning from North Vietnam and Red China.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Washington
State Department
United States
China
Moscow
Alexei N. Kosygin
South Viet Nam
North Viet Nam
Red China
Markets At A Glance CCCC Meet Over
Stocks were irregularly lower with moderate trading as bonds showed mixed results and government issues remained mostly steady. Wheat rose on export hopes while corn and oats advanced, soybeans higher on export demand. hogs steady at 18.25 top, slaughter steers eased with high choice topping 25.00.
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New York
Chicago
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FBI
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U. S. Army
Rath
Ephrata
Mekong River Delta
Bundy
Lee Mekong
Johnson
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CCCC
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