Limestone Faces Looming Local Political Fireworks
Limestone County politics gears up for February qualifying as voters eye several offices. Incumbents like Circuit Clerk James Issac Thomas rule out a third term while names such as Ardmore Principal Robert Whitt and West Limestone Principal Floyd Johnson surface as potential candidates. The race also hints at superintendent of education with George Roberts’s fate uncertain and other contenders discussed.
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State Democratic
Montgomery
County Board of Revenue
County Board of Education
George Roberts
Ardmore
Robert Whitt
West Limestone
Floyd Johnson
T. J. Lewter
Elkmont
Johnson
James Issac Thomas
Carl Edgeman
Nelson Swinnea
Frances Rogers
Swinnea
Rogers
Thomas
the Daily
D.L. Rosenau, Jr
Mason Freeman
Arthur Stewart
John Conlon
Mack
Inman
Gordon Copeland
Walter Gordon
Tommy Osborne
Eary
Newton B. Powell
James N. Bloodworth
Limestone
Lawrence
Morgan
Powell
State Democratic Committee
Bloodworth
McKeithen Nomination Boosts Southern Free Elector Drive
Southern leaders of the unpledged elector movement cheer John McKeithen’s Democratic nomination for Louisiana governor. McKeithen leaves open support for either major party or none, citing civil rights positions and presidential race implications as decisive factors while resting on his Louisiana farm.
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New Orleans
John McKeithen
Louisiana
McKeithen
National Party
Earl K. Long
deLesseps S. Morrison
Ross Barnett
Mississippi
Barnett
George Wallace
Alabama
Jones Blasts Goldwater Over ICBM Remarks
U S Rep Bob Jones of Alabama accused Senator Barry Goldwater of threatening national security with a wild eyed drive for votes. Jones criticized Goldwater for calling intercontinental ballistic missiles undependable and endorsed Defense Secretary McNamara’s reply that the statement was misleading and harmful to security.
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Washington
Alabama
U. S
Barry Goldwater
Bob Jones
D-Ala
Goldwater
Jones
Sen. Goldwater
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Limestone County Junior Miss Contest deadline extended
Deadline to enter the Limestone County Junior Miss Contest extended to Wednesday. Two candidates, Miss Marshia Usery of Elk M ont and Carolyn Harrison of West Limestone, have submitted applications. The winner earns an all expense paid trip to the state contest February 20 at the Alabama Theater in Birmingham. the Athens High School auditorium hosts the event January 25 at 7 p.m.
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Athens
Limestone County
Marshia Usery
Elkmont
Carolyn Harrison
West Limestone
Alabama Theater
Birmingham
Athens High School
Athens Council names two appointees and approves projects
The Athens City Council appointed Charles Clem to the Housing Authority and Mil lam Troupe as interim clerk. It authorized Mayor Stewart to amend an agreement with Jacobs Heater Corp to allow land purchase after bonds retire, and to sign a highway grant transfer of 18 500 to the city. The body also eyed street widening, a center line parking ban near courthouse square, and bids for a 1 000 gallon water tank for the fire department.
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Athens
Charles Clem
Winston S. Garth, Jr
Athens Housing Authority
Mil
Troupe
John Crutcher
Inez Clem
Lan
Arthur Stewart
Jacobs Heater Corp
Crutcher
State Highway Department
Limestone County
L. P. Harless
Athens Police Department
Stewart
Polglaze and
Ooo Engineering
Two Hurt In City Wrecks
Six traffic accidents were reported to the Decatur Police Monday with at least two injured none seriously. Incidents include Joseph Pour Jr backing into a parked car on 6th Ave SE and Opal Faught colliding on Danville Rd. Injuries ranged from neck and head traumas to a rib contusion. several drivers were treated and released.
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Decatur Police Department
Joseph John Pour, Jr
10Th St
6Th Ave
Florence S. Speake
Cornelian Ct. Apts
Danville Rd
West Decatur School
Opal Johnson Faught
8Th Ave
Junior Ray Melson
Decatur 3
Royce Dwight Hill
Moulton
Moulton St
Jimalon Pace
11Th Ave
Baugh-Wiley- Smith
Horace E. Sutterer
Summerville
Country Club Rd
Decatur Country Club
Church St
Luther Ray Horton
Madison 1
Wilson L. Baugh
Memorial Dr. NW
Horton
Baugh
Wallace Wilkins to Debate Racial Issue at Minnesota Forum
Gov George Wallace of Alabama and NAACP official Roy Wilkins will discuss race relations in a Feb 17 public debate at the University of Minnesota as part of a four day "Great Issues in Government" symposium. James J Kilpatrick Jr also speaks at the student event.
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Minneapolis
George Wallace
Alabama
Roy Wilkins
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
University of Minnnesota
James J. Kilpatrick Jr
Richmond Va. News Leader
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Winford Turner
Limestone County Democratic Committee
SILK
Dacron
Bates
South
Goldie
Gary Smallwood
Courthouse Square
Franl Martin
Brookwood
J. T. Collins
W. van Gilbert
Browns Ferry Rd
Hill
Decatur General Hospital
Is Ave. Sath
1St Ave
2Nd St
James Morris Wood
3Rd Ave
Ruby Elizabeth Shain
5Th Ave
FORD
Wallace, Wilkins
Motor Company
Ford Dealers
Dick Coffey Ford, Inc
6Th Ave. S.E
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