Wallace Aide Says No Lindsay Debate Planned
Governor George Wallace will not debate John V. Lindsay in Florida. Campaign aide Billy Joe Camp cited scheduling conflicts and Wallace's preference for presenting views individually. Lindsay accused Wallace of hate politics and called for confrontation. Camp defended Wallace against charges of bigotry.
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Wallace
Lindsay
Tampa
George Wallace
John V. Lindsay
New York
Alabama
Billy Joe Camp
Florida
Camp
Six Die In Alabama Weekend Traffic Mishaps
Six people were killed in Alabama weekend traffic accidents and one person burned to death. Murray Craig, 63, of Harlem Georgia, died when his car collided head on with a trailer one mile west of Sumiton as the towed trailer broke loose. Aaron Jackson 13 of Citronelle died in a one vehicle wreck on U S 43 two miles south of Citronelle. Nathaniel Ware 36 of Birmingham was struck by a car while walking along a Jefferson County Highway about two miles south of Birmingham. Richard Edward Leach 19 of Eclectic died when his car ran off Alabama 63 north of Eclectic and hit a tree. Corone Bradford 50 and Belle Bradford 74, both of Russellville, were killed in a two car collision on Franklin County 48 about two miles north of Russellville. Carlton Denny 47 of Leesburg apparently burned to death after his clothing caught fire while smoking Friday night in his car.
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Alabama
Murray Craig
Harlem
Craig
Sumiton
Aaron Jackson
Citronette
U.S
Nathaniel Ware
Birmingham
Jefferson County
Richard Edward Leach
Eclectic
Corone Bradford
Belle Bradford
Russellville
Franklin County
Cherokee
Earl Westbrook
Carlton Denny
Leesburg
Ecologist Says Bay Work Will Be Safe
An oil industry ecologist Keith Hay of the American Petroleum Institute told about 100 Alabama Geological Society members and the public that Mobile Bay oil and gas exploration will have minimal environmental impact because of modern techniques. He noted pollution controls and cited mistakes in Alaska as examples.
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Mobile. Ala
Mobile Bay
Keith Hay
Fish and Wildlife Conservation
The
American Petroleum Institute
Alabama
Hay
Alabama Geological Society
Save Our Bay Club
Pollution Action League
Alaska
Oil threat to Dauphin Island spurs debate in Mobile area
Public reaction to a controversial offshore drilling proposal near Dauphin Island was mild as Mobile Oil Corp sought a 21,500 foot test well near Mobile Bay. Environmental concerns highlighted Earth Day remarks by Hay urging balanced energy and ecology policy.
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Santa Barbara Channel
Florida
Everglades
Dauphin Island
Mobile Oil Corp
New Orleans
Mobile Bay
State Oil and Gas Board
Hay
England
Santa Barbara
Gulf of Mexico
Four Ohio men charged in Ardmore marijuana arrest
Four Dayton, Ohio men were jailed in Limestone County after Friday night arrest in Ardmore on marijuana possession charges. Ritchie G. Holman 19 Vernon Holman 22 Thomas L Warren 20 and Thomas Traylor 22 were stopped about 11 PM on Ardmore Ave. marijuana was found in the car and an ash tray full of hemp was confiscated. All four posted $1000 bond.
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Athens
Ohio
Limestone County
Ardmore
Ritchie G. Holman
Vernon Holman
Thomas L Warren
Thomas Traylor
Dayton
Ardmore Ave
Alabama
Wayne Hicklen
Hicklen
McCulloch Elected Potentate of Cahaba Shrine Temple
Lucian D. McCulloch was elected Potentate of Cahaba Shrine Temple for 1972 at the Huntsville annual meeting. Decatur officers include Charles H. McGill as treasurer and George N. Boyd Jr. as appointive Divan. Julian Hardy named Chaplin. McGill and McCulloch will serve as imperial representatives at the Imperial Council Session in Dallas in July.
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Lucian D. McCulloch
Cahaba Shrine Temple
Huntsville
Decatur
Charles H. McGill
George N. Boyd Jr
Julian Hardy
Chaplin
McGill
McCulloch
Imperial
Cahaba Temple
Imperial Council
Dallas
Texas
911 Emergency Dial Goes Live in Decatur
South Central Bell expands emergency service with 911 calling for Decatur and Hartselle. Calls connect instantly to police fire state troopers sheriff and Civil Defense with an attendant at Fire Station One 24 hours. City costs about 50 and 30 dollars monthly. Athens first adopted 1969 and many AL cities follow. The new directory will feature Point Mallard photographed covers.
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Gordon Dr
Fowler
Hartselle
Police Department
Decatur
Athens
Alabama
Point Mallard
Reed retires after 46 years in Decatur education
J D Reed principal of Somerville Road Elementary retires after 46 years in the Decatur City School System. He began in 1926 as Fairview principal and oversaw the first city lunch program while witnessing changes from construction of Decatur High to Rhodes Scholars at Somerville Road.
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Decatur City
J.D. Reed
Somerville Rd
Reed
Decatur
Fairview
Walter Jackson
Decatur High School
Somerville Road
Tennessee
Griffin's Chapel
Iron City
Benson
Rhodes
J. D. Reed
Inside By Ben schools Accepting Children For What They Are
The article emphasizes inclusion in Ben schools, arguing acceptance gives children a sense of worth. It quotes a personal motto supporting the idea that nothing succeeds like success through inclusivity.
Readers seek coin appraisal and Bavarian chinaware info
In Decatur readers request authentication and value for a Republic of Texas note and a 1776 1876 centennial medal, plus guidance on Winterling Bavarian Lily china. The numismatic editor at Hobbies Magazine offers help with a pencil rubbing and photostats for a 25 cent fee, while a reader is directed to sources for the chinaware.
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Republic of Texas
Harry C. Holmes Jr
Decatur
Charles F. French
Hobbies Magazine
South Michigan Ave
Chicago
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Decatur Daily
Charles Gunthorp
Lynn Fowler
Dick Fleming
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Morgan County Commission
By Ben Windham
South Central Bellelephone Co
Lynn C. Fowler
South Central Bell District
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