Editorials Two Things Proven During First Year For Mrs Wallace
The Alabama governor's first year produced two proven points. A Fairer Sex governor can lead the state and citizens govern themselves. Legislative actions included a $160 million road bond and a $300 monthly expense allowance for lawmakers. The standout was a $15 million mental health package expanding facilities statewide. Decatur gains come from a new $4 million mental retardation hospital and multiple centers planned statewide.
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Lurleen Wallace
Alabama
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State House
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Decatur
Gov. Wallace
City Hall plans advance after near million loan approval
City officials report a nearly 1 million loan approved for land acquisition to build a new city hall and county courthouse. Construction could begin this summer rather than fall as the grant process remains possible. Governor Wallace’s health and a mixed record frame her first year in office.
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Decatur
HiGo Governor's Aide Recovers as Alabama Leaders Keep State Steady
HiGo expresses confidence in full recovery from illness. A. Brewer serves as governor for a day as HiGo makes multiple trips to Houston last year, one keeping her away from Alabama over two weeks for an operation. Supporters hail her courage and note the government ran smoothly without her.
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Decatur
Albert Brewer
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America
Faith and truth beyond upbringing in faiths and ideologies
The passage argues faith is a personal search not inherited from parents. Svetlana Stalin is cited as someone raised Marxist who sought truth and found belief in God. It emphasizes that genuine faith emerges from personal searching rather than blind acceptance.
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Rivers Scrambles Puerto Rico Junket Plans Armies Sway
Washington merry go round reports Lucius Mendel Rivers eyed a Puerto Rico junket with Warrant Officer Diego Randazzo to cover bourbon expenses. The Army diverted Randazzo from Ft. Benning to accompany Rivers and fund $3,800 in Class A funds. Officials deny clear wrongdoing while hinting at a Capitol Hill cover up and demand for a detailed audit.
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Lucius Mendel Rivers
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Angelo Agrafiotis
U S Faces World Currency Strain After British Cutbacks
Viewpoint argues Britain's cancellation of a billion dollar fighter bomber contract shifts costs to the United States and threatens Western alliance cohesion. It warns of weaker monetary unity, renewed Soviet pressure, and potential military burdens if Washington reduces commitments in Asia and Europe.
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