Decatur plans multi story building and other regional updates
B Frank Chenault announced a four story half million dollar commercial and office building on 6th Ave SE designed by Hall and Colvard with two retail outlets and March start. Carl Elliott will run for governor in the Democratic Primary. Putman’s Stables fire near Ardmore killed 21 Tennessee Walking Horses with losses around 80000. Moulton lifted water ban after soaking rains. Alabama Crimson Tide ranked No. 1 by AP. FAA funds 500000 for jetport air traffic tower in Madison County. Dr Guy Snavely becomes interim Athens College president. 3M Decatur seeks 125 to 150 new jobs from polyester film expansion. Samuel Younge Jr. shot dead in Tuskegee. Shorter man charged with first degree murder. Barrett Shelton Jr. nominated for outstanding young man of Alabama. Two men receive eight year terms in Morgan County. Athens College expansion cleared by North Alabama Methodist Conference. Hartselle reports first traffic fatality of 1966. two killed in a Jan crash near Falkville.
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Decatur Insurance
6Th Ave
Decatur
Hall and Colvard
Moulton
Water Board
Alabama
Crimson Tide
Associated Press
Paul Bryant
Tide
Johnson to deliver State of the Union Monday
President Johnson's press secretary said he will address Congress in a prime time joint session Monday at 8 p.m. Central. The transit strike in New York entered its second week as labor officials and city leaders pressed for a settlement.
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New York
Enraged customer kills three in Chicago showroom
A customer opened fire in a Chicago showroom killing three automobile sellers before police, in a struggle, fatally shot the assailant with five shots to the head. The incident prompted national headlines as the nation weighed escalating Vietnam tensions and a renewed bombing claim.
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Chicago
First Lady of Alabama Faces Health Battle and Surgery
Lurleen Burns Wallace, 38 years old and wife and mother of four, the Alabama First Lady, speaks openly about her cancer diagnosis. She reveals she may seek to set the record straight about rumors of her health and considers gubernatorial prospects. She is scheduled for surgery Monday.
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Montgomery
Ala
George
Lurleen Burns Wallace
Alabama
Mrs Wallace Talks Health and Governor Hope
In Montgomery Alabama Mrs Wallace deflects death rumors saying she remains healthy enough to support her husband the governor. She recalls past miscarriages and a 1961 birth, notes a planned hysterectomy and says she is excited about possibly running for governor though no decision has been made.
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Montgomery Hospital
Lee
George
City Privilege Licenses Due Amid January Deadline
The Revenue Department urges renewal of privilege licenses by January with a 15 percent fine and a $1.50 citation fee for late renewals. About 2,000 notices were mailed after Christmas to merchants, as Director Charlie Smith cautions against last minute renewals.
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Charlie Smith
the Revenue Department
City license changes for 1965 renewals outlined
City officials announce revised license requirements for 1965 renewals including health certificates for eating places and trailer courts, new ambulance fees, street-use permissions, and higher junk dealer and trailer park fees. Bill Wright, city engineer, returns to work after injuries with partial duties resume.
Morgan County Civil Defense radiological course underway
Morgan County CD trains 16 participants in a 10 week radiological monitor instructor course at the courthouse basement. The program uses University of Alabama instructors and meets Monday nights for about three hours weekly as part of the civil defense effort.
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Howard Proctor
Proctor
University of Alabama
Civil Defense training course set for February in Morgan County
A three day Civil Defense management course is slated for February 15 to 17 featuring radiological monitoring medical self aid survival and demolition techniques. About 25 participants including county and city officials and industrial reps are expected to enroll as part of broader county state programs to boost citizen readiness for disasters or emergencies. James Berry of New Market has been named Morgan County's newest CD official.
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James Berry
New Market
Morgan County
Lawrence Corp. expansion boosts Moulton growth in Alabama
The 40 000 square foot Lawrence Corp expansion will raise Moulton Alabama employment from 375 to about 700, with most jobs filled by county residents. Officials call it the town’s greatest boost since incorporation nearly 75 years ago as industry settles in despite no river access.
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H. A. Alexander
Moulton Industrial Board
Lawrence County
Ben Corum
John Brown
Ted
Decatur
Tri Cities
Lawrence
Auburn Fans Joke About Bear Bryant Governors Race
Auburn fans joke that running Bear Bryant for governor would remove the annual football clash. The column notes speculation that Governor George Wallace will appoint a young attorney as district attorney after Reneau Almon’s circuit judge selection.
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Bear Bryant
Crimson Tide
George Wallace
Reneau Almon
Special Session Talk Denied Then Looms for Legislature
Governor Wallace publicly denied plans for a special session but sources say he will likely call lawmakers near month end to allocate surplus funds for education. An odd New Year tale at Decatur Police Station ended with a deputy jokingly revealed as Robert Kennedy, catching officers by surprise.
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Mr. K
Mr. O
Decatur
Willard Oswald
Chicago
Morgan County
Oswald
Robert Kennedy
Mistaken Induction Order Shocks Midwestern County
A county draft board erroneously ordered a 73 year old man with World War I service to report for an induction physical. The case prompted eyebrows as officials and even the public questioned whether human error or machine miscalculation caused the mix up amid the era of digital processing.
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Draft Board
Upright County
Slip Of The Pen Revises Jackson County Christmas Seal Total
Officials discovered a tally error in the Christmas Seal drive showing Jackson County at 72 percent of its $3 187 goal after reading $2 291.27 raised from the prior 27 percent. Limestone County revenue head Homer McLemore announces re election plans amid potential challenges from Thomas Lee Hammond Marvin Miller and others.
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Jackson County
Limestone County Board of Revenue
Homer McLemore
Limestone County
McLemore
Thomas Lee Hammond
Marvin Miller
Wayne Bodie
Jennings
Bee
Morgan County Solicitor Eyes State Legislature
The Morgan County solicitor Leslie Dess reportedly considers a run for the State House or Senate. If he pursues the Legislature, the race could open the solicitor position to a young attorney. Dess is also viewed as a potential candidate for district attorney.
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Morgan County
Leslie Dess
House Or Representatives
State Senate
Doss
Senate
Radio mixup fools Decatur police on cross state call
Decatur officers mistook a radio ping from Laporte Indiana as a faroff signal. A squad car from Indiana was en route after locating a wanted man in Alabama and asked the distance to Nashville.
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Decatur
LaPorte Indiana
Decatur PD
Indiana
Alabama
Nashville
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