Kidnapped Sisters Recovered Unharmed in FBI Rescue
Alan Cain father of two Alabama girls, Tiffany 2 1 2 and Tina 1 1 2, reunites with daughters after FBI recovery at a Liberty Missouri home. Suspect John Charles Messick 22 from Tucson, Ariz., arrested in Liberty. Cain and aunt Mrs. C W Rozzell flew in from Butler Alabama and plan to pursue Fort Worth Texas before returning home.
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Alan Cain
Tina
FBI
Tots
Tiffany
Kansas City
Alabama
Cain
C. W. Rozzell
Butler
Ala
Tiffany Cain
Tina Cain
Liberty
John Charles Messick
Tucson
Ariz
Fort Worth
Tex
Donald Bradford Lee Jones
See
Pompidou Gets Polite Hearing in Congress
Washington AP reports Georges Pompidou received a courteous reception in Congress on Wednesday while a single member walked out to advocate peace talks in a four power Middle East conference. New Jersey mother with fertility drugs welcomes five babies in good condition after first critical test. Magnavox dealer Robinson Furniture in Decatur marks 13 years in business on Second Ave with ad.
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Washington
Georges Pompidou
Congress
New York
New Jersey
Decatur
Magnavox
Robinson Furniture
Second Ave
Downtown
Adair Wins Decatur Policeman of the Year Honor
J B Adair a 13 year veteran of Decatur law enforcement was named Policeman of the Year by the Decatur Exchange Club. He received a plaque and a $50 savings bond. Sgt Carter Tutwiler III was runner up.
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Decatur
Decatur Exchange Club
J. B. Adair
Carter Tutwiler III
Lawrence County
Adair
Decatur Junior High
Toby
Humphrey
FBI
Lee
Civic Club
Bureau
Huntsville
Birmingham
Ralph J. Miles
Miles
Austin
Decatur Exchanges
Holiday Inn
City Police Department
Brewer Kickoff Rally Set For March 16 In Decatur
Governor Albert Brewer launches his gubernatorial bid with a Decatur rally on March 16 likely featuring George Lindsey and possibly Johnny Cash. North Alabama Brewer workers met in Huntsville to plan. a parade through downtown Decatur will precede a final rally night. The event will be televised statewide. Brewer campaign offices open on 6th Ave SE with volunteer staff and hours daily.
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Albert Brewer
Decatur
North Alabama
Huntsville
George Lindsey
Goober
South Central Bell Plans 2 Million Addition to Grant Street Office
South Central Bell announces a new central office addition on Grant Street costing over 2 million dollars. The 41 652 square foot building will receive modern toll switching gear to serve Decatur. Other projects include 174 000 dollar Flint City cable work and 288 200 dollar Old Moulton Rd upgrades. An intrastate long distance plan provides Measured Home Area Code Calling with an $8 monthly rate for unlimited state calls.
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South Central Bell Telephone Co
Grant St
Lynn Fowler
Fowler
South Central Bell
Decatur
Morgan County
Flint City
Moulton Rd
Alabama
Brewer Leads Wallace In Poll in Alabama Governor Race
Alabama Democratic Committee Chairman Bob Vance says polls show Albert Brewer leading George Wallace 58 to 42 percent in a two man race. He notes Brewer has gained several points and desegregation focus could boost support while Wallace may gain if he declares as a candidate.
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Birmingham
Albert Brewer
George Wallace
Alabama Democratic Executive Committee
Bob Vance
Wallace
Vance
Brewer
Legislature Okays Brewer School Bill Passes Alabama school integration bill
The Alabama Legislature approved Gov. Albert Brewer's school integration bill without opposition. Senate 33-0 and House 102-0. final passage expected Friday. The identical bills must clear both chambers and be signed by the governor to become law.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Albert Brewer
Senate
Senate Judiciary Committee
House
Senate Judiciary Group
Judiciary Committee
House Committee On Public Health
McRae and Grimes Qualify for Local Race
McRae Jr the incumbent county judge seeks reelection after appointment in 1965 and 1966 election. Granville Grimes qualifies to oppose Cleo Teague for circuit clerk in the May 5 Democratic primary.
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Morgan County
Bennett McRae Jr
Granville Grimes
Cleo Teague
McRae
Decatur
University of Alabama
Barbara Nance
Action on TV repeats and Casablanca on Channel 48
Decatur Daily answers a reader question about WMSL-TV and Channel 48 repeating 10 p.m. films. Maury Farrell says films are rotated between stations and Casablanca aired last week. Sunday showings depend on film length and subject matter, with Casablanca likely to air again this year.
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Channel 48
Casabalanca
Maury Farrell
Humphrey Bogart
Farrell
Johnny Cash
Deborah Corder
Elkmont 1
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Toby”’ Davis
B. D. Humphrey
Cash
Decatur Shopping Center
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Fred Osborn
Ouida Albright
South Central
By Winford Turner
Flint
Bryce Graham
Tuscumbia
Jimmy Clark
Eufaula
Hugh Merrill
Anniston
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