Calendar of Events and Community Meetings
A long list of winter activity registrations and meetings across Decatur and nearby towns. Highlights include Aquadome swimming and adult classes weekdays from 9 to 12 and 1, Decatur Civinettes and Coin Club gatherings at local meetings, church circles and WSCS activities with guest speakers, Red Cross bloodmobile at St John’s Parish House, nurses and teachers association events, and a public hearing by the Alabama Highway Department in Hartselle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama State Nurses Association
Decatur General Hospital
Hartselle
Alabama Highway Department
East Main St
Longhorn Pass
Armory
National dog trials highlight prep for champions
Simpson voices confidence in Wrapup and five other dogs as all-age trials in Alabama adapt to rain swollen creeks. Henley enters five dogs including War Eagle Rip while judges list James Ray and others. public encouraged to attend with rental horses available.
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Simpson
Henley
Montgomery
Jack Payne
Tom Curry
Brownsville
Tenn
James
Ray
Hamilton
Thomas Young
Verona
Miss
Curry
Hulan Wesley
Cullman
Bunk Fosette
Albertville
Hughes denies authorship of autobiography amid authenticity debate
In a heated interview Hughes rejects the McGraw-Hill Life claims of authenticity they cite a 10 page handwritten Hughes letter and endorsed checks as evidence Experts say the writing is authentic and Hughes says he did not receive any checks He also explains his focus on medical research and global health in the same session with reporters from major outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGraw-Hill
Life
Hughes
Marvin Miles
Los Angeles Times
Wayne Thomis
Chicago Tribune
Gene Handsaker
Associated Press
Vernon Scott
United Press International
Jim Bacon
Hearst Newspapers
Roy Neal
NBC
Gladwin Hill
New York Times
van Dyke
United States
Health secretary backs FTC smoking warnings and content labels
Health Secretary Elliot L. Richardson urged Congress to back FTC rules requiring health warnings on cigarette ads and listing tar and nicotine content. He said if these measures fail, legislative action should follow. The report flags carbon monoxide nicotine and tar as major health hazards with other substances as secondary priorities.
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Elliot L. Richardson
Congress
Federal Trade Commission
Decatur Newcomers Club Hosts Luncheon at Burningtree
The Decatur Newcomers Club will hold a luncheon at Burningtree Country Club at 11 30 a.m. A speaker will address attendees from Austinville United Methodist. The Seekers Bible Club meets at 3 p.m. at 2207 Birch Street, the home of Mrs E K Hanson.
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V.F.W. Club
N. Memorial Pkwy
Huntsville
Zeromen Bible Club
L.R. Brooks
Alabama
Priceville
Elmer Bussey
Green Thumb Garden Club
Tommy McRae
8Th Ave
Golden Ag
Ninth Street UN Church
Mother's Study Club
Robert Rice
Decatur Culture Club
B. P. Cartwright
Birch St. SE
Decatur
Burningtree Country Club
Alec Alvord
Rhodesia
Austinville United Methodist Church
The
Seekers Bible Club
E. K. Hanson
Birch St
Morgan County votes to build new six story courthouse
If the 3.5 million bond is approved work will start later this year on a modern six story courthouse. Funds from an existing tax would pay the debt over 30 years. Judge Powell says faster, more efficient service will cut lines for licenses and speed records access. Mrs. Ellis: the vote is important and a new courthouse is needed.
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Morgan County
Morgan County Commission
Newton B. Powell
Humphrey Announces Bid For Presidency In 1968 Campaign
Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey formally announces his third bid for the presidency at Philadelphia's Poor Richard Club. He calls for end to the Vietnam War and urges reconciliation and rebirth. He plans Florida campaigning after the announcement with focus on ending Indochina conflict.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Indochina
Philadelphia
Richard Club
Minnesota
John F. Kennedy
White House
Richard Nixon
Pennsylvania
Edmund S. Muskie
Maine
George McGovern
South Dakota
Los Angeles
Samuel Yorty
Muskie
McGovern
Humphrey
Nixon
Hitler
Florida
Shelton Addresses REA Meeting Today
Barrett C. Shelton told the 25th annual Alabama Rural Electric Association gathering that low cost power supporters face a long fight against oil interests. He heads the Tennessee River Valley Association and a seven state committee pressing the FTC to probe possible energy monopolies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Barrett C. Shelton
Alabama-Rural Electric Association
Tennessee River Valley Association
Shelton
Federal Trade Commissions
Burglary Noted Across SW Homes Saturday Night
Homes on 19th Ave SW and nearby streets were burglarized Saturday night while owners were away. Coin collections were stolen from several residences including Harold Key Carl Dow Wendall Perry and Wendell Mote. Losses range from minor cash to valued collections and keepsakes.
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Harold Key
19Th Ave
Carl Dow
Dow
Wendall Perry
8Th St
George Frame
Sandra St
Frame
Huntsville
Wendell Mote
Westmeade St
Mote
J. L. Haden
8Th Ave
Jefferson County lawmakers attach amendments to classification plan
Remap Jefferson County lawmakers added a 30 percent property rate amendment if the classification measure fails. The House must ratify the measure again. Another bill, approved before adjournment, would add 100 state troopers while the Jefferson County delegation kept a 5 percent raise for present troopers and restricted use of state officers outside Alabama, limiting presidential campaign deployment.
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Jefferson County
House
Senate
Alabama
Wallace
Blood Shortage Triggers Morgan County Red Cross Appeal
With half the fiscal year gone the Morgan County Red Cross Chapter has collected 984 of a 4165 pint goal. Executive secretary Mrs Ware Foster urges Morgan Countians to donate during the Bloodmobile visit to St John s Episcopal Parish House on Tuesday to prevent blood shortages for five local hospitals and Birmingham area emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Red Cross
Foster
Cain St
Decatur General
Fruehauf
Austin High
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Aquadome
Gal
Jean Baker
Decatur Civinettes
Earl Riggs
13Th Ave
Oo Decatur Coin Club
City Hall
Rising Sun Lodge
Morni
First Presbyterian Church
McWhorter
John Martin
Sherman St
Neail Circle
Sherwood Stewart
Springdale Rd
Lee Circle
A. L. Rowe
Horsetree P
Pickell
Tom Bragg
Lydia
Ninth Street Methodist Church
WSCS
Falkville United Methodist Church
St. John's Parish House
Jackson St
Barbara Elmer
Summer Manor
Mary Lou Dancy
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Tennessee Valley Authority Wives Social Club
Tourway Inn
Athens
Lydia Circle
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Ninth Street
of Py
Mor
Leag Parten
Gerald Firth
University of Alabama
Church Women United
Central United Methodist Church
Tennessee River Coon Hunters Association Club
Cullman County
Birmingham
Orlin Buzbee
Carl Baker
REA
Sean B “E
Americas
Aks
Elaine Powers
Oathland Plaz
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