Women in Alabama Governor Race Divides Decatur Voters
Decatur residents split on Mrs. George Wallace running for governor with opinions ranging from strong support to firm opposition. Some believe a woman cannot win or handle the role, while others think she could succeed if opposed by the right candidates and emphasize familiarity with the governor’s platform and family backing. Local views on sheriff Dick Fleming and other candidates are also noted.
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Decatur
George Wallace
Don Mills
Gladys Harris
Mrs. Harris
Alabama
James Martin
Whitlow
Dick Fleming
L. J. Sneed
Brenda Steenson
Mrs. Wallace
Bill Merritt
Wallace
Gov. Wallace
Homer Murphy
Folsom Promotes Equal Voting Opportunity for All
James E. Big Jim Folsom of Cullman urged that every legally qualified person, regardless of creed or color, should have an equal vote. He reiterated this stance from 1947 while a State Board of Registrars member and said he plans to run in the Democratic primary, awaiting the qualifying date set by the State Democratic Executive Committee.
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Cullman
Overnor
James’ E
Big Jim Folsom
Folsom
State Board of Registrars
Dan Thomas
Hagood Patterson
Surprising Warning Amid Loose Wording
A quoted claim warns that many people will be surprised if a certain statement remains unresolved. The speaker emphasizes frustration with the current phrasing and urges clearer, decisive language.
Would-be bank burglars fail in Rawlins fishing scheme
Rawlins police found a plastic sack with four fishing lines rigged on the corners at the Rawlins National Bank night depository. Officers theorize the thieves tried to snag money dropped in the night depository but the lines jammed as the depository closed, leaving no catch.
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Rawlins
Wyo
Rawlins National Bank
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Jim Allen
Sneed
Allen
Mrs
Kelvis Whitlow
Gale Montgomery
Cian Ae the
Highway
South
Mazurka
RCA Victor
Solid State
Aycock
Radio Shack
6Th Ave
N.E
Aera
Huntsville
Florence ‘J
Washington ST. WE
Court ST
Westgate Shopping Center
West Moulton ST
Dial
Gibson’s
Gibson’s Pharmacy
Genusis
Riopan
Reviow
GMAC
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