Alabama’s seven state universities grow by name change
In 30 months Alabama nearly tripled state owned universities without new buildings or costs. Five small colleges became universities, each with its own board of trustees, boosting prestige and enabling direct budget requests. Officials say little changed beyond branding, while leaders report added enthusiasm and expanded graduate offerings.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
State Board of Education
State
Ernest
Stone
Jacksonville State University
Troy
Florence
Livingston State
Alabama College At Montevallo
University of Montevallo
Auburn
South Alabama
Alabama A & M
Alabama State
Ralph Adams
Troy State
Adams
E.B. Norton
Florence State
Norton
Houston Cole
Jacksonville State
Cole
Kermit A. Johnson
Alabama College At
Montevallo
Johnson
Thirteen Die In State Weekend Accidents
The Associated Press reports Alabama fatalities from Memorial Day weekend: eight traffic deaths, three drownings, one electrocution, and a fatal house fire. Victims include four Wedowee family members in Heflin crash and two Talladega bridge deaths near Alabama 34.
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Alabama
Huntsville
Midland City
Dothan
Talladega
Wedowee
Heflin
Tallapoosa River
U.S
James Leroy Messer
Mary
Toni Carollyne Messer
Cheryl Dianne Messer
Wayne Junior Turner
Thomasville
Associated Press
Lawmakers Review Brewer Budget and Tax Plan
The Alabama legislature returns Tuesday to examine Gov. Albert Brewer’s general fund budget likely exceeding 66 million dollars, up about 4 million from the current year. Brewer’s Medicaid funding is separate, aiming to raise 14.5 million via beer, cigarette, and liquor taxes to support the federal indigent care program. The week is shortened. House and Senate meet two days as the Alabama Girls' State Legislature sets Thursday. The Senate also watches a select committee on a proposed consumer credit code, led by Crenshaw County’s Alton Turner, amid potential delays and opposition from Sen. Pierre Pelham of Mobile.
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Montgomery
Ala
Albert Brewer
Brewer
House
Senate
Crenshaw County
Alton Turner
Beggs Sets Armor Stakes Record at Fort Knox
First Lt. Franklin D. Beggs, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Beggs of Somerville, set an all time Armor Military Stakes record at Fort Knox. He completed an eight mile timed run in 190 minutes and received a trophy from the Student Brigade commander. He has held various Army posts and earned multiple decorations including the Distinguished Flying Cross and Bronze Star. He and his wife Linda Bowen reside in Savannah.
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Fort Stewart
Franklin D. Beggs
J. H. Beggs
Somerville
Vietnam
Armor
Ft. Knox
Begg
Hunter Army Airfield
Department of Tactics
Ft.Stewart
Beggs
Ft. Stewart
Priceville High School
St. Beggs
DeVry Technical Institute
Chicago
Ill
Linda Bowen
Decatur
Kenmore Dr
Savannah
City Takes Over Garbage Collection In Decatur
Decatur begins city run sanitation with four new trucks delivered and more due next week. Councilman Charles Martin urges patience during a short transition as crews learn routes and adjust pickups. Call Harold Smith at 353-5414 for missed pickups.
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Decatur
Charles Martin
Martin
Harold Smith
Smith
City Sanitation
Bank Merger Trial Starts In Birmingham
A federal trial opens over the proposed merger of Central Bank and Trust Co. of Birmingham with State National Bank of Decatur. Attorney William Ellis seeks a legal ruling under state and national laws. A separate suit by eight Alabama banks aims to halt the merger.
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Birmingham
Ala
Central Bank and Trust Co
State National Bank of Decatur
William Ellis
Federal District Court
Alabama
Daniel H. Thomas
Mobile
Thomas
Decatur Bank
State National
Romance Reunites 1940 Lawrence Classmates at Athens College
Two Athens College students who met as classmates at Lawrence County High School in 1940 wed a year ago and a college graduation reunion tied together their mothers Mrs James Kelso Tomlinson and Mrs Aaron H Goodwin. John Tomlinson earned a BS in education as Carolyn Tomlinson prepares to graduate in August.
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Athens
Athens College
Lawrence County High School
James Kelso Tomlinson
Danville
Aaron .H. Goodwin
Hillsboro
John
Carolyn
Mothers, College
Aaron Hale Goodwin
James Tomlinson
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Huntingdon College
Kim Turner
Austin High School
Decatur Jayceettes
Marsha: White
Morgan County High School
Hartselle
American Legion Auxiliary
Connie Burt
West Morgan
Trinity Lions Club
Department of Alabama
Faye Brewington
THE
Mobile Bay
Roche
Drum
Eddie Lewis Roberts
Rome
Mud Creek
Weiss Lake
Centre
Roy Edward Brown
Anniston
Choloccocco Creek
Mitchell Jones
Killen
Muscle Schools
W. A. Torian
Turner
Sen
Pierre Pelham
Select Committee
LT. Beggs
Limestone County
James Theo Coldwell
Madison 2
Jimmy Davis
Davis
James Dwight Looney
North Jefferson St
Billy Bullington
Ardmore
C. E. Shockley
Morgan County
David Sandlin
William Lewis Jr
15Th Ave
George Evans
Carlton Haley
Sandlin
Red Cross Bloodmobile
Red Cross
Lawrence
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