Alabama Delegation Faces Seat Fight at Democratic Convention
Miami Beach reports Drayton Pruitt Jr and Alabama delegates brace for a caucus clash as two groups contest seating. National Democratic Party of Alabama chair Dr John Cashin accuses regular Democrats of misrepresenting party views, risking Alabama's representation and Gov. Wallace's standing.
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Winford Turner
Miami Beach
Alabama
Drayton Pruitt Jr
Pruitt
National Democratic Party of
John Cashin
Huntsville
Cashin
National Democratic Party
Wallace
McGovern
California
Jimmy Hunt
Tuscumbia
George C. Wallace
Water loan approved for Limestone county farms and towns
A $633,000 federal loan from the Farmers Home Administration funds a Chickasaw Water and Fire Protection Authority project to serve about 700 rural families and businesses in northeast Limestone County. The plan includes a spring source from Tommy Raby’s farm, a large storage tank at Pinedale, and distribution lines linking Ardmore and East Limestone Water Authority. Fort Hampton and East Limestone efforts seek HUD and ARC grants to expand coverage, with bond funding planned to supplement construction costs. Two juveniles were arrested for prowling at McCurry's Trailer Park.
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Athens
Limestone County
Bob Jones
John Sparkman
Jim Allen
Farmers Home Administration
Chickasaw
Tommy Raby
Pinedale
Ardmore
East Limestone Water Authority
Chickasaw Project
T. C. Powers
Jones
Fort Hampton Water and Fire Protection Authority
HUD
Paul Smith
Smith
Summer No Vacation For Athens Employee
Athens worker Clyde W. Burgett has not taken a summer vacation in 19 years. At 52 he cuts grass for the city, operates the chipper, and after rain the grass stops growing. He avoids winter rest by staying on the cab tractor for seven months, then adjusting to new duties. The piece also covers Alabama delegates at the Democratic convention, Cashin’s challenge, and McGovern vs Wallace dynamics with Harold Pruitt detailing committee actions and primary turnout.
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Wallace
Cashin
National Democratic Party of
Alabama
McGovern
Pruitt
Two Men Charged With Illegal Gambling in Courtland
Courtland Police arrested Richard Stanley and Lewis Garth both 20 and 18, for illegal Sunday gambling. They were moved from Courtland Jail to Lawrence County Jail with bond pending. Investigators from county and state were asked to aid. Details of the incident were not released. arrests occurred at a house in Courtland.
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Courtland
W. L. Terry
Terry
Richard Stanley
Lewis Garth
Lawrence County
Athens Considers City Sewer Plan for Seven Subdivisions
Athens city council poised to approve a $3 million sewer upgrade doubling plant capacity south of town. Seven areas including Campbell and Belmont would gain service with charges around seven dollars per foot, potentially five with HUD grant. Projected start this month to finish early next year amid three years of planning.
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Athens
Campbell
Belmont
Bobby Higgins
Higgins
Here
U.S. 31
Floyd Jernigan
Reed, Mullins and Associates
Campbell and
S. Hines
Sandifer Rd
U.S. 72
Lavert Ave
Hannah and
Hightower Heights
Lucas St
Athens man charged for transporting over weekend
Limestone County authorities charged 31-year-old Joe Louis Robinson of 903 Acorn Hill Circle with transporting. Sheriff M W Evans said Robinson posted a $1000 bond.
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Athens
Limestone County
M. W
Buddy) Evans
Joe Louis Robinson
Acorn Hill Cir
Attendance record set at Point Mallard Park aquatic center
Park Director Harry Rice announced a new attendance high of 2,558 on Sunday at Point Mallard Park Aquatic Center, surpassing the 2,208 mark from June 4. Last year’s peak was 1,602 in July, with about half the visitors from outside Morgan County and many from Madison County.
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Point Mallard Park
Aquatic A. Park
Harry Rice
Toda
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Rice
Morgan County
Madison County
Breakin Reported At Vernon Chance Home
Police investigated a weekend breakin at 208 12th Ave SW the home of Vernon Chance. He told officers he discovered the intrusion Sunday after a two day absence. The report noted chain door locks and fuses wired but nothing else appeared stolen.
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Vernon Chance
12Th Ave
Chance
Telethon raises over five million for Democratic party
Robert Strauss said the weekend telethon likely topped 5 million with more than half a million donors. The event aimed to erase a 9.3 million debt from 1968, though the party remains over 6 million in debt. ABC air time cost 1.6 million, volunteers at 32 centers collected pledges via phone or credit cards.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Robert Strauss
Democratic Party
Strauss
ABC
Athens street weed cutter faces long weekly grind
Burgett describes an eight hour five day weekly weed cutting routine through October in Athens. He works every street alley and ditch, staying steady to prevent weeds from taking over. He claims no substitute and even on rain days tackles the largest grass with a heavy rain coat, insisting his method explains his results. Seventy nine criminal court cases were set for Judge C Bennett McRae with DA Mike Moebes prosecuting for Solicitor Claud Lavender.
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Athens
Burgett
C. Bennett McRae
Mike Moebes
Claud Lavender
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Gov
George Wallace
McCurry’s
Jess Lanier
Bessemer
Decatur
Jack Giles
Lanier
Clyde W. Burgett
Gg Og
Washington
Birmingham
Credentials Committee
Gov. Wallace
Gre 8Ett
Burgett’s
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Wes Decatur
Point Mallard
Sonny Turner
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