Embassy Plans Evacuation From Biafra Region
The regional governor Lt Col C Odumegwu Ojukwu declares Biafra independent and orders emergency evacuations. Beginning Saturday chartered DC4 planes will fly out 700 vulnerable people including elderly, children and pregnant women. About 800 of the 2,000 Americans and 300 Italians in the 30 099 square mile area are expected to be moved as the Albion carrier breaks from exercises near Scotland.
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C. Odumegwu Ojukwu
Republic of
Biafra
Albion
Officers Complete Radiation Course
State troopers from Decatur and Florence posts completed a 16 hour Civil Defense course on radiological handling. Twenty three troopers trained with mobile monitoring equipment to be installed in patrol cars within 90 days. Certificates were presented by Sen. Bob Harris, with next week 25 more troopers to take the course.
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Ray Martin
Decature
Florence
Highway Patrol
Alabama Public Safety Department
Decatur-Morgan County
Civil Defense
Gene Alford
Howard Proctor
Decatur
Morgan County
Decatur Post
J. H. Williams
R. L. Underwood
A. Shafer
R. L. Howell
E. L. Lamont
L E Gautney
H V Bell
D L. Livingston
R. M Patterson
B. G. Faulkner
W. R. Jeffreys
B. G
Nigerian Civil War Tensions Rise As Gowon Mobilizes Forces
The Defense ministry hinted potential action as Lt. Col. Gowon orders mobilization of Nigeria's armed forces. Lagos begins registration of reservists while eastern ports are embargoed and communications to the east are cut. Oil exports, banking and cables tied to Lagos, with recognition talks ongoing.
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Defense Ministry
London
Nigeria
Middle East
Yakuza Gowon
Navy
Lagos
Gowon
Ojukwu
U.N
Biafra
Three Arrested in Limestone County Case
Athens Limestone reports three individuals were arrested in Limestone County on related charges. Authorities did not disclose names or specific charges pending further investigation.
Hospital Dismissals List Names and Places
A roster of hospital dismissals lists individuals including Kathy Morgan Tanner Mrs Walter Brown and others tied to Decatur Ardmore Hartselle Trinity and West Court apartments with addresses on 7th Ave SW 6th Ave NW and West Ct Apt.
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Kathy Morgan
Tanner
Walter T. Brown
Hart‘selle
Robert Jeffries
Trinity
Arnold Brookover
Decatur
Tyler Wood
7Th Ave
Pearlie Davis
6Th Ave
Rosa Byrd
Decatur 5
Steve Magnusson
Ardmore
William Eugene Jones
Hartselle
Paul Spears
Minnie Pearl Griffin
West Ct. Apt
List of Names From Local Notices
A fragmented OCR readout lists numerous individuals and addresses including Mrs. James E. Russell De bat ur 3 Booker L. Glascock Tuscumbia Edd Jones Church St Mrs. William L. Crow Hwy 31 Mrs. Elijah Allen Jr boro Mrs. Billy Wilbanks Hartselle Mrs. Fred R. Mitchell and infant daughter 6th Ave NW Mrs. F. J. Riddle Athens Frederick B. Kohler Glencoe Mrs. Riley Garrett Decatur 4 Horace L. Entrekin Gadsden Mrs. Charles R. Ryan Beechwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Russell
Debatur
Booker L. Glascock
Tuscumbia
Edd Jones
Church St
William L. Crow
Hwy
Elijah Allen Jr
Billy Wilbanks
Hartselle
Fred R. Mitchell
6Th Ave
F. J. Riddle
Athens
Frederick B. Kohler
Glencoe
Riley Garrett
Decatur 4
Horace L. Entrekin
Gadsden
Charles. R. Ryan
Beechwood
Former Morgan Deputy Joins Fayetteville Police Force
The article notes that the former Morgan deputy Les lie Reithmire and his son resigned to pursue sales work and mentions Mrs. Shelton unsure about hiring another officer. It also recalls Patrick Henry born in 1736.
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Leslie Reithmire
Shelton
Patrick Henry
Brewer May Have Raise In Salary
Lt. Gov. Albert Brewer of Decatur may get an increase when the Legislature convenes June 13. His present salary of 32 dollars daily is only 2 dollars more than other lawmakers. Sen. Alton Turner of Luverne supports a full time lieutenant governor and a pay raise.
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Montgomery
Albert Brewer
Decatur
Brewer
Alton Turner
Luverne
Turner
District Diary highlights governors vehicle and staff support
The district diary notes the office holder’s need for a state car and office allowance to support his family. It flags Brewer using a personal car, with a state trooper but no funds for the trooper’s meals and lodgings.
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Brewer
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H.P. Briggs & Stratton
Valley Lumber and Supply CO
11Th St
4Th Ave
Dial
Dad
ARROW
Arrow Sport
Ded
Patterson
Men’s Shop, Inc
Decatur Shopfing Center
John Williams
The
L’stone
Decatur General Admissions
Hartselle Enquirer
North Alabama Printing Company
Temperance Alliance
Morgan County Temperance Alliance
Financial Report
Pol. Pol. Adv
J. Gilbert Speake
Decatur, Ala
Ormer Morgan
F’ville Force
2Nd Ave
S.E
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