Wallace says liberals turning toward his views on July Fourth rally
Alabama Governor George C. Wallace said northern liberals now see the center as key and welcomed. He declined to state if he will seek re election and noted he would study a lieutenant governor bill before backing it. He pressed for no fault insurance and weighed truck weight limit changes. Brenda Hughes enters 1973 Morgan County Maid of Cotton contest with July 27 deadline.
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Montgomery
Ala
George C. Wallace
Massachusetts
Edward M. Kennedy
Wallace
Capitol Hill
Decatur
Kennedy
Alabama
National Party
Senate
Brenda Hughes
Virginia Hughes
Monroe Dr
Morgan County
Brenda
Austin
Mutual Savings Life Insurance Co
John Collier
Rules Committee
Newsmen
Battle Over Appropriation Bill in Alabama Legislature
Backers of Gov. George Wallace clash with foes as the Alabama Senate begins debate on the $259 million general appropriation bill for non educational state functions over two fiscal years. The fight centers on revenue sharing funds and legislative control, with possible filibuster and ongoing battles in both chambers.
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Montgomery
Ala
George C. Wallace
Alabama
Senate
House
Alabama Supreme Courto
Library seeks $76,088 for Wheeler Basin Library move
Mrs Nancy Agnew director of the Wheeler Basin Regional Library asked the city council on Monday for a 1973 74 appropriation of 76088 up from 55000 last year due to higher operating costs from moving to a larger site loss of federal funds renovations and shelving needs The proposed budget for 1973 74 is 225332 up from 181707 last year The council took the request under consideration
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Nancy Agnew
Wheeler Basin
Library HQ construction in Wheeler Basin under ultimatum
Architect Fred Underwood says results on resuming work by Monday may come by week end. Thompson Co. halted the 466000 project at the Decatur Civic Center. attorney Phillip Green says Thompson is not bankrupt. USF and G bonds cover the job. legal action possible if completion fails.
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Wheeler Basin Regional
Fred Underwood
Decatur Civic Center
Thompson Co
Underwood
Phillip L. Green
Boaz
L. J. Thompson
Green
Thompson
Albertville
Usf&g of
Birmingham
Man Released on Bond After First Degree Murder Arrest
A 40-year-old Danville man, H. W. Lampkin, was released Monday from Morgan County Jail on $2,500 bond after Sunday arrest on a first degree murder charge. He is accused in the stabbing death of 23-year-old Johnny B. Poke of Moulton at a Hartselle home. Grand jury delay pushes consideration to August term.
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Danville
Morgan County
H. W. Lampkin
Johnny B. Poke
Moulton
Hartselle
Lampkin
Randy Ball Balances Sewing Skill and Summer Work
Randy Ball a 17 year old senior at Athens Bible School learns to operate a sewing machine at an Athens shoe repair shop this summer. He enjoys needlework tennis and cross country rides with Hobbs Street Church of Christ members. He helped his father dig the house foundation and plans to major in art while keeping a flexible career.
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Randy Ball
Athens
Randy
Athens Bible School
Roosevelt Grier
Hobbs Street Church
Young sewers his own wardrobe from home made patterns
Randy Ball son of Mr and Mrs Benton Ball began sewing as a child helping his mother. He lately completed multiple custom garments, praises sewing for saving money and relaxation, and notes his mother aids with pattern directions. His self made wardrobe includes trousers shirt and vest.
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Needlepoint Kit Company
Benton Ball
Randy
Roosevelt Grier
Athens Bible School
Town Creek House Burns Amid No Injuries Reported
A four room frame house on Wheeler Dam Road in Town Creek burned to the ground this morning destroying the tenant Rosey Langham and furnishings. The house housed Langham his wife two children and two grandchildren with no injuries reported. In Tuscaloosa William C Buck probation and parole supervisor for Morgan County participates in the Fourth Annual Summer Institute for Probation and Parole Supervisors at the University of Alabama from July 9 to August 10.
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Town Creek
Wheeler Dam Rd
Rosey Langham
Langham
W. J. Lee Jr
Tuscaloosa
William C. Buck
Morgan County
University of Alabama
Heart Attack Fatal To Falkville Driver
A 60 year old Falkville man, Herbert E. Hicks, died from a heart attack after his car ran a red light at Corsbie Street and 6th Avenue SE, struck Sanders Cleaners and overturned. Coroner Guy Hollaway identified the victim. Funeral services will be announced by Moss Funeral Home.
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Falkville 3
Guy Hollaway
Herbert E. Hicks
Moss Funeral Home
Cullman
Hicks
Corsbie St
6Th Ave
Sanders ‘Cleaners
Decatur General Hospital
Registrars Board In Danville Today
The Morgan County Board of Registrars moves voter address update work to Danville starting today with Danville School as headquarters and the Massey Clubhouse hosting sessions through Friday. The three member board collects names ages and addresses from 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. All registered voters are urged to have at least one household member visit.
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Danville
Morgan County Board of Registrars
Morgan County
Hartselle
Flint
Massey
Ann Bell
Falkville City Hall
Morgan County grand jury plans murder case review
The Morgan County grand jury resumes today after a June pause with a first degree murder case against 38 year old Juanita Sears of Decatur on the docket for review. Other indictments include armed robbery by two Decatur teens and a Decatur man charged with rape.
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Morgan County
Dist
Mike Moebes
Moebes
Tom B. Coggin
Texas
Nevada
Juanita Sears
Decature
Maso Brooks
Sunset Dr
Decatur
Cashin St. NE
G. C. Gentry
Foster
Gentry
Billy Joe Schull
Clearview St. SW
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Battle
Library Request
Decatur Citizen’s
North Alabama Sheriffs’ Boys Ranch
Modie Edwards
Bobby Smith
THE
Decatur Daily
Mary Wimberley
Sears
Falkville
Moulton St
1St Ave
Martha B. Jones
Jackson St
Phillip Collier
Bunnymeade Ave
Lora M
Allred
5Th Ave
Tony Smith
North Alabama Printing Co
Madison St. NW
Krystal
Registrars Board
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