Morgan County voters weigh new courthouse amid aging building
A nine part series argues Morgan County needs a new six story courthouse to replace the 1928 three story building. Officials say a $3.5 million bond could fund construction over 30 years without new taxes, supported by the ad valorem tax already in place.
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Morgan County
Ben
County Commission
Dick Fleming
Decatur
Walter Hall
Chamber
Lynn Fowler
Cloture Vote Ends Alabama Senate Filibuster on Property Tax
Alabama Senate approved a cloture vote 24 to 10 to end debate on a property tax assessment classification bill after days of filibustering. Jefferson County lawmakers urged broader debate while warning against unequal treatment of property. The delegation sought three classifications but failed.
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Montgomery
Jefferson County
Senate
Senate Rules Committee
George Lewis Bailes
Bailes
Doug Cook
Field Trials Start Monday
National bird dog champion Wrapup leads a strong field at the Alabama Field Trials three days starting Monday at 8 30 a m. The event at Joe Wheeler Plantation features puppies derby all age and shooting dogs with Mighty Rex a previous all age winner uncertain due to injury. Texas Ray and Arthur Ray among possible handlers.
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Tony Estes
Courtland
Alabama
Alabama Field Trial Club
Joe Wheeler Plantation
Wrapup
J. Truitt Payne
Birmingham
Tommy Hinton
Tuscaloosa
Mighty Rex
James Ray
Hamilton
Ray
Rex
Arthur Ray
Tuscumbia
Arthur
Athens College Day Observed Marks 150th Anniversary
In antebellum costumes Athens College past women students and staff pose before Founders Hall recalling the 150 year old girls school beginnings. The group includes Paulette Blankenship Jannine Smith Sue Murrah Jean Roberts Janice Bullington Patsy Gover Maria Barcliff Pat Thomas and Carol Malone. The Decatur District United Methodist Church observes Athens College Day.
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Athens College
Founders Hall
Paulette Blankenship
Jannine Smith
Sue Murrah
Jean Roberts
Janice Bullington
Patsy Gover
Maria Barcliff
Pat Thomas
Carol Malone
Decatur
United Methodist Church
Billy Smith
Two Vehicle Crash Near Hartselle Kills Woman 52
A Saturday two car crash east of Hartselle killed Mildred Mearse 52 and injured three others including Nancy Scruggs 21 and her child Amanda two. Victims Danny Sims 17 was treated and kept for observation. Other fatalities reported citywide include Benny Herd 32 Alexander City Tome Clark 42 Coatopa and an unnamed Chambers County victim.
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Hartselle
Alabama
Here
Mildred Mearse
Danny R. Sims
Nancy C. Scruggs
Amanda
Sims
Hartselle Hospital
Benny Herd
Alexander City
Tome Clark
Coatopa
U.S. 11
Cuba
Sumter
Chambers County
Guntharp Eyes Another Term in Decatur Mayor Race
Decatur Mayor Charles Guntharp announced Saturday he will seek reelection while council members plan to run again for council seats. The move follows dealer Jay Thomas signaling a possible bid. several council members indicated they will not run for mayor. Guntharp defended growth and industry efforts, noting a 10 000 population increase and the Industrial Development Board. Opposition is anticipated though no other candidates are named.
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Charles Guntharp
Guntharp
Decatur
Jay Thomas
Thomas
Gunthorp
Industrial Development Board
Rutledge Thomas
Ray Nixon
Nixon
Charles Martin
Rod Cameron
Bill Levin
32 Calls For Kitchen Cabinets And Siding
Mr. George Roger of 2206 Meadowbrook SE reports selling his kitchen cabinets and insulation siding. The Decatur Daily Want Ads note 31 more calls remain for 16.5 ft built in cabinets 35 squares of insulation siding a 220 wall heater a 65 Volkswagen and antique furniture. Call 353-7643 to place a 3 line 10 day ad for $4.
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George Roger
Meadowbrook
Decatur Daily
Volkswagen
Wallace Prepares Pennsylvania Primary Filing
Wallace campaign officials say Governor Wallace will file a Pennsylvania primary candidacy declaration Monday though not a definite commitment. The Florida run and Florida list of candidates for March 14 were discussed with aides and state officials. Muskie and other Democrats toured Florida seeking support as Wallace weighs a broader bid.
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George C. Wallace
Alabama
Pennsylvania
Wallace
Florida
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
John V. Lindsay
New York City
Henry M. Jackson
Washington
U.S
Shirley Chisholm
New York
Montgomery
Ala
Charles Snyder
Snyder
Richard Stone
Tallahassee
Stone
Muskie
New Hampshire
Miami
Burglaries Reported in Decatur Southwest
Police investigated a series of burglaries in southwest Decatur Saturday night. The 1600 block of 19th Ave SW saw two break ins including Harold Key at 1603 19th Ave SW where about $100 vanished and property damage noted. Neighbors Herman Free and Carl Dow described broken glass bleach stains and items stolen.
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Decatur
19Th Ave
Harold Key
Herman Free
Key
Carl Dow
Grand Duchess Charlotte Ascends the Luxembourg Throne
On this date in 1919 Grand Duchess Charlotte ascended the throne in Luxembourg. The Daily Calendar notes related items and a teletype style weather preview for Athens and the Tennessee Valley region with cloudy skies and mild temperatures.
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Charlotte
Luxembourg
Tennessee Valley
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