SLAM Preparations Begin to Reach County Residents
The SLAM vac cine program kickoff urged 100 percent county participation to stop polio. Dr. T. K. Lewis Jr. explained the carrier state and the need for all three oral vaccine doses. The program starts Jan. 19 with a 25 cent fee, but no one will be refused service.
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Lhumcheon
T. K. Lewis Jr
Lewis
Project Slam
Sabin Limestone
Morgan
Quince Eddens
SLAM
T. K. Lewis
E. W. Stevenson
Morgan County Medical Society
Collision on Magnolia Street Reported Wednesday Afternoon
Two cars collided in front of 1622 Magnolia Street at 2 17 p m on a Wednesday. Vehicles were driven east on Magnolia by Randy White Ferguson and James William Morris. Details noted in the diary on Page 2.
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Magnolia St
Magnolia
Randy White Ferguson
Chapel Hill Rd
James William Morris
Summerlane SE
Is Earth a Speck Yet God Cares for It All
The speaker reflects on human insignificance in the cosmos yet asserts divine concern for Earth. Biblical quotes from David and Jesus illustrate that God values individuals and small things, and He redeemed humanity at a great cost, showing care for even specks like us.
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U.H
David
God
Jesus
Earth
McNamara defends missile reliability against Goldwater claims
Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara rebutted Senator Barry Goldwater’s assertion that U S long range missiles are unreliable. McNamara called Goldwater's claim politically irresponsible and misleading, noting no evidence supports the accusation and citing Joint Chiefs of Staff backing for the missile program.
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Washington (Ap
Robert S._McNamara
Sen
Barry Goldwater
U.S
McNamara
Goldwater
Arizona
New Hampshire
Johnson
Asst
Secretary of Defense
Arthur Sylvester
Sen. Goldwater
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Markets At A Glance Article Summary
New York stocks mixed with selective gains while bonds are mostly lower. Chicago wheat weak and oats soft. soybeans show broad strength from short covering. hog prices steady to 25 cents higher, top 155.85, slaughter steers steady at 24.0.
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New York
Chicago
Cleanup items bargained priced at Robinsons on 2nd Ave
Bargains noted on the second avenue at Robinsons as items described as odds and ends are priced for sale. Local shoppers report a steady flow of customers seeking discounted household and miscellaneous goods.
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Robinson's
2Nd Ave
Ady
Macon School Board Opposes Wallace Bus Decision
Macon County school officials oppose resuming bus transportation for white students boycotting Tuskegee High School. Supt C A Pruitt said five board members were unanimous against restarting service. State troopers will keep transporting white pupils to Shorter and Notasulga unless the board acts.
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Tuskegee, Ala
George Wallace
Macon County
Tuskegee High School
Earl Morgan
Supt. C. A. Pruitt
Morgan
Pruitt
Wallace
Montgomery
Tuskegee
Shorter
Notasulga
Macon
U.S. Dist
Frank M. Johnson Jr
Johnson
Liddie Mae Sent To Birmingham For Treatment
Liddie Mae Kittrell, eight, is slated to fly from Minneapolis to a Birmingham hospital after being in a Minnesota Medical Center bed since November. Doctors ruled out a lung transplant due to her fragile condition. Her lungs and heart are severely affected by repeated pneumonia, with care by her mother and Red Cross assistance. If she improves within a year, a transplant may be reconsidered.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Liddie Mae Kittrell
University of Minnesota Medical Center
Liddie Mae
Medical Center
Red Cross
Dean Jones Visits Decatur for Two-Week Stay
Actor Dean Jones arrives in Decatur with his parents and two daughters for a two week visit. He is guest of honor at a Chamber of Commerce banquet and an open house at First Federal Savings and Loan penthouse. Jones will be honored as Dean Jones Day on January 18.
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Dean Jones
Decatur
Guy Jones
Jones
Carol
Deanna
Huntsville-Madison County
Chapel Hill Rd
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Federal Savings and Loan Association
Wallace Urges Negro Vote and Civic Service in Denver
Alabama Gov George Wallace told about 3000 at the University of Denver Negroes should vote serve on juries and hold public office if qualified More than 200 picketed the Student Union Building with signs calling for civil rights The visit capped a two day western tour and he then flew to Phoenix Ariz The event drew applause and some hissing during a heated Q and A with a Black attendee identified only as Negro on page 2.
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Denver
Alabama
George C. Wallace
University of Denver
Student Union
Wallace
Birmingham
Hell
Heaven
Colo
Rado
Phoenix
Ariz
Kennedy Safe After Car Hits Limousine
Three women were slightly injured but Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy escaped harm when a car rammed the rear of his limousine en route from his Virginia home to the Justice Department. The incident followed a nationwide report on cigarette health risks indicating potential indictments for heavy smoking. Governor Scranton of Pennsylvania said he opposes efforts to project him as a Republican presidential candidate.
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Washington
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Justice Department
Virginia
Harrisburg
William W. Scranton
Pennsylvania
Auto Blame Linked to Alabama School Dropouts Panel
In Birmingham AP report a panel of the Alabama School Board Association links automobiles to school dropouts. Liston A Corcoran proposes denying drivers licenses before graduation. Other members cite home and social factors with 5 percent of Alabama students quitting before graduation.
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Birmingham
Alabama School Board Association
Liston A. Corcoran
Raymond Christian
Huntsville
Faye, Evans
Dothan
H Jack Phonee
Marshall Country Board
Corcoran
Reaction To LBJ Address Draws Broad Approval
President Johnson urges quick action on tax cuts and civil rights while proposing a $97.9 billion budget to spur welfare. Republicans foresee a gap between his aims and Congress action, with Senate Finance moving on an $11 billion tax cut and civil rights hearings slated soon.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
Senate Finance Committee
House
House Rules Committee
Kennedy vows to stay as attorney general through election
Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy says he will remain in office through the presidential campaign and do whatever President Johnson and the Democratic Party ask. He adds he does not know his plans after the election.
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Washington
Robert F. Kennedy
Johnson
John F. Kennedy
Quickies by Ken Reynolds
A humorous column recounts a buyer who got bargain golf clubs from a seller via a Want Ad and jokes about the seller’s eccentricity. The piece captures a light tone and everyday quirks in a community newspaper style.
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Hillsboro
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Quickies
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