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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1969
Page
5
U S Plywood Champion in Courtland pushes toward an August 15 1970 start with 500 ton daily output planned. The project foresees expansion to tripled capacity, 400+ workers, TVA power, barges for pulp export, lagoons for treated wastewater, and end-to-end rail facilities.
Maj. Gen. Reid Doster of the Alabama Air National Guard objects to a bill that would replace the adjutant general with a “super general.” He says the measure is likely unconstitutional and could place a lieutenant in command over generals. He would seek to relieve riot control duties if passed, citing lack of funding for civil disturbance training and concerns about qualified command. He notes jealousy in state military circles over ANG gains in funding and equipment.
The 5th Circuit orders Mobile County School Board to craft a new desegregation plan within 30 days for the 1969-70 term. It criticizes past attendance zones and freedom of choice, noting stark pupil demographics and urging collaboration with the U S Office of Education to fully desegregate all public schools.
Officials at Wetumpka High School filed notice they will appeal a federal ruling ordering the reinstatement of 17 year old Bobby Griffin expelled for non standard hair. Judge Frank M Johnson Jr urged removal of incident notes and no credit for time missed. The school plans to take the case to the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans. Principal Fordyce Tatum warned a ruling against the school would harm discipline while teachers cited hair length as a classroom distraction. The student was expelled on April 14. The Oak Grove Singing schedule was moved to the second Saturday night before the second Sunday each month, with singing at 7.
Mrs Velma Moore of Florence Alabama reports that all three of her sons are serving in Vietnam. Airman J C Louis E Moore is with the 12th Security Police Squadron Army Sgt Jimmy R Moore with Headquarters Company of the 54th General Support Group and Spec 4 Roger H Moore with Company B 4th Battalion 39th Infantry 9th Infantry Division. Louis finishes his tour in August and Jimmy has just volunteered for a third tour. The brothers, who all enlisted, recently had a chance to be together for a few hours.
Donna Marie Garnett an 18 year old University of Alabama sophomore from Athens has entered the Spirit of America beauty pageant in Decatur July 4 6. She is the third contestant with plans include a ballet talent and a bathing suit and evening gown competition.
An Alabama man accompanies his 5-year-old daughter Claudette to his dental appointment for a front tooth filling. The girl asks questions and watches the procedure while the dentist reassures and explains steps, the outing ending with a reassurance and a balloon.
The Armature and Clutch Exchange Inc. expands its Athens plant with a 10 000 square foot addition at 512 North Marion Street. Don Sanders and James Miller say 15 to 20 new workers will join as the project finishes. The firm, a D and W Rebuilders subsidiary, has poured the concrete floor for the 50 by 208 foot expansion and will erect a metal building on it. The company has been operating since 1963 and sells only to automotive parts distributors.
In Cullman Alabama Linda Carole Prootay Alabama’s Poultry Queen leaves for Myrtle Beach South Carolina for the Sun Fun Festival after Tuesday graduation from Auburn University. She will make her last official appearances as Poultry Queen in late June at the Alabama Poultry Festival in Birmingham.
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