Alabama special session opens amid political aims
The lame duck Alabama legislature begins a special session called by Governor Wallace, who plans to free $44 million of an $80 million surplus in unspent school funds. The move would finance a 10 percent teacher pay raise, more teachers, and higher allocations for colleges and technical schools to cover rising costs.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Wallace
House
Senate
Viet Nam
James D. Martin
Gadsden
GOP
Lurleen
North Alabama Summer Festival of Arts Lacks Leadership
Opinion argues Decatur is large enough to support an arts program and a summer theater or children's theater could exist if local leaders and culturally minded citizens took responsibility. The piece labels the proposed North Alabama Summer Festival of Arts as only a suggestion and notes no action has been taken.
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Decatur
North Alabama
Decatur Arts Festival Vision Calls for Civic Action
A column urges Decatur to launch a week long summer arts festival at the boat harbor with a professional company exhibits and concerts. It advocates a citizens commission a full time arts director and studies for state or federal aid to develop community theater and youth programs.
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Decatur
Huntsville
Decatur Boat Harbor
Decatur Lags as Convention City Due to Limited Facilities
A Decatur official explains the city has hosted about 10 percent of regional meetings Huntsville has drawn. He cites limited hotel capacity, noting no motel or hotel can host more than about 400 in one hall, hindering larger conventions this spring and summer.
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Decatur
City of Opportunity
Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Dick Ordway
Huntsville
Space
Athens
Robert Allen Tinnon
Wayne (Bodie) Jennings
Decatur Lacks Convention Space and Liquor Access
The piece argues Decatur cannot host large conventions due to limited one room accommodations and no legalized liquor. Huntsville and other Alabama cities draw big events, while Decatur risks lost revenue and exposure. Local leaders explore central convention hall, hoping for a future in the Tennessee Valley hub.
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Alabama
Huntsville
Birmingham
Montgomery
Mobile
Decatur
Tennessee Valley
A Chance For Robinson In Alabama Gubernatorial Race
Independent candidate Dr. Carl R. Robinson of Bessemer could challenge expectations if he campaigns broadly. Analysts note potential support from bloc Black voters and some Democrats dissatisfied with Lurleen Wallace, while he advocates ending resistance to the federal government.
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Carl R. Robinson
Bessemer
Lurleen Wallace
Alabama
United States
Robinson a dark horse in bid for Republican nomination
Winford Turner notes Robinson may draw white and Black voters alike as he challenges Mrs. Wallace and Martin in a Republican primary race. The piece compares Robinson to Flow ers Elliott and Gilchrist, with Wallaces looming large and Mrs Wallace leading on paper but a tight contest for second place anticipated.
Carnival With A Purpose Brings Decatur Bargain Carnival
Tom Griggs leads the three day Mid-Summer Bargain Carnival in Decatur as executive secretary of the Central Business District Association. The event aims to revive downtown commerce amid closures, featuring unprecedented sales efforts downtown.
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Griggs
Decatur Central Business District Association
Decatur
Decatur Carnival Promises Big Weekend Across Downtown
The Central Business Association plans a three day carnival with rides, street closures on 2nd Ave and Bank St, and store promotions including late hours and big discounts. Prizes come from local businesses, with free savings bonds from banks, plus bands and attractions on all days.
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Central Business Association
2Nd Ave
Bank St
Decatur
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