Alabama Senate Set To Return To Work
The Alabama Senate prepared to reconvene to address Gov. George Wallace's legislative program after a Supreme Court opinion clarifies adjournment rules. The court ruled that adjournment motions over three days require House concurrence, and a complex session dispute remains unresolved.
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Hartselle Chamber Poll Favors East Main Street Route
Hartselle Chamber of Commerce members favored the East Main Street route by a 3-1 margin in a recent poll. The results reflect business and community support for the street plan as the town considers transportation improvements.
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Photo of Chaplain Evens dancing at SMU chapel stirs national letters
A December photo from Dallas SMU chapel showing Chaplain J Claude Evans dancing with Kris Plautsch drew a flood of letters nationwide. The Decatur Daily published the image December 11 AP Wirephoto. Local Methodist leaders commented.
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Photo Publication Provoked Indignation at SMU Chapel
The photo showing Chaplain J. Claude Evans dancing in an aisle with Kris Plautsch during a December ceremony at Southern Methodist University chapel drew national protest. Local Methodists echoed mixed reactions, praising the message while criticizing the method as in poor taste.
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SMU chaplain Evans faces mixed views on worship dance
A Decatur News item reports varied reactions to SMU chaplain Evans and student Miss Pfautsch dancing in the aisle after Communion at Perkins Chapel on December 5. Clergy, students, and church officers debate whether the interpretive movement fits worship, with some defending youth outreach and others calling it inappropriate or shocking.
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Hartselle
Decatur District
Women's Society of Christian Service
Willis Vickery
Monroe Lewis
Lewis
Morgan County Commission Advances Land Purchase Plan
The Morgan County Commission moves to finalize a 60 acre land purchase for an industrial park at Hartselle with a $30,000 county share. The city will add funds and a plan to swap property for favorable tax treatment is considered. The panel also names new mental health board members and approves related county appropriations.
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Paul Collier
Margaret Vann
Decatur
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Athens Jaycees Select Ruf Outstanding Young Farmer
A 24 year old Athens man, David Ruf Jr., was named Limestone County Outstanding Young Farmer by the Athens Jaycees. Ruf, a 1965 Elkmont High graduate, operates 840 acres with 110 cattle, including 80 owned and 197 in partnerships, and serves on Cotton Producers Organization board and Alabama Soil Conservation Service county committee.
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Teenagers Arrested in Vandalism of Girl Scout Little House
Policeman Earl Chapman said a 16 year old was charged with disorderly conduct and will be tried in City Recorder's Court. A 15 year old was arrested and turned over to juvenile authorities after Girl Scout officials found vandalism at the Little House on 6th Ave.
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Fruehaus Corp Ends Five-Week Labor Dispute
After five weeks of striking, Fruehaus Corp workers returned to their jobs as a contract was reached. The deal provides annual raises of percent for the next three years, according to company and labor officials.
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Emergency numbers and crisis lines listed in Decatur Daily
The Decatur Daily provides emergency contacts for fire department, highway patrol, sheriff, ambulance and crisis call center. It lists crisis numbers for personal crises and poisoning, plus night and holiday lines.
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