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Decatur Daily in Decatur, Alabama

02 Jul 1967

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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1967

Page

5

Spirit of America celebration lights up Decatur July 4

Decatur hosts a full Independence Day program led by Barrett Shelton Jr with booths, bands, Little League games, tennis finals, a swimming meet, diving exhibition, and a bloodmobile. Air National Guard jets, Army Special Forces demo, and a Navy color guard precede a stadium program featuring Brig. Gen. Donald Blake and speeches, followed by a barbecue and large fireworks display.

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Barrett Shelton, Jr Spirit of America Decatur Jaycees Delano Park Court Decatur Air National Guard Army American National Red Cross Red Cross Redstone Arsenal Navy Bob Harris Viiting J. D. Myers American Legion William L. Pruitt Albert Brewer Donald Blake U.S. Air Force Blake Woodalls Hogans of Moulton
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Disappointing Bids for Moulton Water System Raise Grants Question

Bids opened for a new Moulton water system came in about 200000 above engineer estimates. Water board officials consider seeking more grant money from the Economic Development Administration while shaving costs. Chairman H A Alexander says EDA help appears the best option after a $300000 grant and a 743000 loan previously approved.

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Winford Turner Moulton Water Board Economic Development Administration H. A. Alexander EDA
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Morgan County Still Last North Alabama Food Surplus Holdout

Morgan County remains the only northern Alabama county without a government surplus food distribution program. Officials say about 7,000 residents would be eligible, with 3,553 automatically qualifying under public assistance. State officials estimate setup costs around 16 000 dollars, potentially delivering 400 000 to 500 000 dollars in surplus foods.

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Ray Martin Morgan County Jefferson Alabama Department of Pensions and Security North Leon Nelson Rupert Abercromb Pensions and Security Department Nelson Jack Maddox Guy Roberts Evelyn George Madison County City of Huntsville
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