Brewer says Decatur will remain home for Gov. Brewer
Gov. Albert Brewer, 39, says Decatur will always be home and plans to move back after leaving the governor's office. He discusses selling his Decatur house, buying land for a new home, and keeping ties with his parents and law office. He plans to visit Decatur monthly and attend a governors conference in Cincinnati, with daughters left in Decatur.
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Hidden 19th Century French Coins Found in Hungary Bank
Construction workers during lunch hour in Pap a Hungary threw rocks at an old bottle and shattered it discovering 184 French gold coins minted in the 19th century. The coins were delivered to the Hungarian National Bank.
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New Seaman Fears Sailor Sneeze Dooming Voyage
A 15th century superstition sees a sneeze from the left as a bad omen forcing a sailor to jump ship. At sea goblins were blamed for snarled rigging and torn sails, blamed for misfortune and mishaps aboard ships.
Alabama Plans Elaborate Sesquicentennial Celebration
Alabama officials unveiled a year long plan for the 150th statehood anniversary with a budget potentially over 250 thousand dollars. A 12 member commission will direct the project in partnership with the Bureau of Publicity and Information as ads and a monument on Capitol grounds are planned. Governor Brewer urged broad civic participation to showcase Alabama’s heritage and resources.
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Tourists Urged to Avoid Roadside Lunch Litter
Keep America Beautiful warns travelers about roadside lunches creating litter. The group estimates an average roadside meal leaves five pieces of litter. With over 100 million U S tourists expected on highways in 1968, the warning emphasizes cleanup and public responsibility.
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Man who bopped boss seeks reinstatement in Alabama
Graham Hixon former head of the Game and Fish Division for the Alabama Conservation Department plans to appeal to the state Personnel Board to be reinstated after being fired for striking Director Claude Kelley. Hixon says the blow was in self defense during a dispute over giving up a state car tied to Gov. Brewer's order. Kelley claims Hixon attacked after being told to surrender the vehicle.
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