Demos Study Ways To Block Wallace In Primaries
National Democrats explored a legal path to bar Alabama Governor George C. Wallace from the Florida and other Democratic presidential primaries. They tentatively concluded it cannot be done and Florida may list Wallace among March 14 contenders, while DNC officials and campaign camps note his possible large field victory could undermine nominating contests.
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Washington
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Florida
Richard Stone
Democratic National
William Welsh
Wallace
American Independent Party
Tennessee
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Lyndon B. Johnson
New Hampshire
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
Lindsay
Henry M. Jackson
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
Jackson
Humphrey
Nixon
Stone
Limestone School Taxes Recommended in County Survey
A 35 000 dollar 529 page University of South Alabama study urges a one percent local sales tax to fund Limestone County schools and supports consolidating Athens city and county systems to improve education.
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Athens
Limestone County
University of South Alabama
Limestone County school tax study outlines funding and reorganization
A survey funded by Title 4 funds proposes tax changes to equalize school funding between Limestone County and Athens. It cites 1969-70 per pupil spending and recommends a five mill ad valorem tax, two county high school centers, and independent study of regional efficiency. The report notes potential student admissions to David Lipscomb College and outlines future high school center sites near Tanner and Elkmont.
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Limestone County
Athens
Tanner
Elkmont
Homecoming Queen Named at Calhoug Junior College
Ella Wicker of Decatur was crowned homecoming queen and Linda Manning of Cullman was named first runner up at Calhoun Junior College. The article then shifts to U S presidential politics noting George Wallace's potential 1972 bid and the evolving Florida primary strategy with Muskie and other contenders aiming to blunt his appeal.
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Ella Wicker
Decatur
Calhoug Junior College
Linda Manning
Cullman
West Morgan Water Plans Meet Topic
Danville PTA will host a 7 p.m. meeting to explain a planned regional water system for parts of Western Morgan and Eastern Lawrence counties. Speakers include Morgan County officials, regional planners, educators, health, FHA, TVA, and soil and economic experts.
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West Morgan
Morgan County
Lawrence County
Danville
PTA
Thornton
Dick) Fleming
Morgan County Commission
Guy Roberts
North Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission
Jack Maddox
Morgan
George Nancarrow
Thomas H. Pardee
Tri-County Health Department
C. T. Cash
Farmers Home Administration
Charles Rutledge
Morgan County Extension
Roger Chapman
Soil Conservation Service
Carl Madwell
TVA
U.s.department of Housing and Urban Development
Cash
FHA
Morgan Water and Fire Protection Group
Don Hogan
Mayor Opposes City Tax Package Now on Council Agenda
Mayor Charles Gunthorth voiced opposition to a three measure tax package proposed by Council President Rutledge Thomas to fund city services. The plan would add two cents to tobacco, tax soft drinks, and remove an out-of-town sales exemption. Unanimous council and mayor approval are required if adopted. Gunthorth urged open budget talks and possible belt tightening without new taxes.
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Charles Gunthorp
Rutledge Thomas
Gunthorp
Thomas
Guntharp
Action Answers and Help Requests From The Decatur Daily
A reader asks for the address of Ellen Haneles of Miami seeking a husband. the answer provides her 8101 SW 72nd Ave, Miami. The page also clarifies insurance payment responsibility and suggests Africa employment contacts Operation Crossroads Africa and American Field Service.
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Ellen Haneles
Miami
Fla
Decatur
72Nd Ave
Trinity
Africa
B. S
James H. Robinson
Fifth Ave
New York
N.Y
Dr. Robinson
American Field Service
East 43Rd St
Bahai Faith Grows in Decatur Drawing Young Members
In Decatur seven members form the local Bahai group as they spread there from across the nation. Lloyd Culp, a Decatur teacher, explains the Bahai belief in universal prophets plus equality of men and women and stresses the faith’s nonsectarian, inclusive aims amid a youth appeal.
Bahai Beliefs and Practices Highlighted by Decatur Speaker
Culp described Bahai aims including universal education and world harmony under a world government. He noted about 500000 Bahais in the U S with 35 in Huntsville, shared the nine pointed star symbol and a 19 day cycle for meetings and acts of service. He spoke of independent religious investigation and loyalty to government as compatible with faith.
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Culp
U.S
Huntsville
Geronimo
World Harmony
Decatur
Bahaullah
Southend Buys Out Gillespie Ambulance Service
Gillespie Ambulance Service in Moulton and Alabama 24 station sold to AAA Southend Ambulance Service of Decatur. Fred Gillespie says numbers 974 1127 and 974 1126 remain active. Operations now run from Gillespie and Cole GMC sites with AAA taking over. Junior Stone of AAA vows to provide similar service to Moulton and Decatur areas.
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Moulton
AAA Ambulance Service
Gillespie
Junior Stone
AAA Southend
Decatur
Emergency numbers and crisis contacts in Decatur area
Local emergency lines listed for police and fire departments across Morgan Limestone Lawrence and Cullman counties. Crisis Call Center numbers provided with guidance for poisoning or general emergencies and operator assistance.
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Cullman Secta Nis Dom
Kiwanis Proxy To Visit Area
Wes H. Bartlett Kiwanis International president will speak to area Kiwanians Wednesday at Cullman and Sheffield He speaks at noon at Paradise Restaurant Sheffield and at 7 p m banquet Cullman High School Cafeteria Bartlett elected president at Kiwanis 56th annual San Francisco convention He leads 270 000 members in 5 800 clubs across the US Canada Caribbean Europe Far East and Southwest Pacific Bartlett has 25 years in Kiwanis and is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Algona Iowa.
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Wes. H. Bartlett
Kiwanis International
Cullman
Sheffield
Paradise
Cullman High School
Bartlett
San Francisco
United States
Canada
Caribbean
Europe
Far East
Southwest Pacific
Kiwanis Club
Algona
Iowa
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