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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1964

Page

9

Sam Earle Hobbs Named Trustee For University of Alabama

The University of Alabama board of trustees elected Sam Earle Hobbs a Selma attorney to fill the vacancy from Brewer Dixon’s death. The term runs to 1967 and awaits Senate confirmation. Gessner McCorvey noted the significance of a Dallas County citizen joining the board. The piece also includes remarks on speed limits and a patrol car speed reminder by Sgt. Little.

Tuscaloosa, Ala University of Alabama Board of Trustees Sam Earle Hobbs Selma Brewer Dixon Hobbs Alabama Senate Gessner McCorvey Dallas County

Highway Patrol Designs Car To Help Motorists Stay Alive

The State Public Safety Department under Col Al Ling o introduces a unique trooper vehicle with a top mounted certified speedometer and a sign urging motorists to check speed. It tours four counties from Monday to Friday then to Cullman and Florence posts, aiming to test and correct speedometers.

Speence and Jeffreys Highway Patrol State Public Safety Department Col al Lingo W. B. Little Morgan County Limestone Lawrence County Cullman Florence

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