Opinion 6th Avenue Deserves Name Of Distinction
The piece argues that major streets gain identity from distinguished names like State Street and Broadway, noting many Alabama towns honor individuals or concepts. It contrasts cherished street naming with 6th Avenue, which the author says lacks inspiration and merely sits as the sixth eastward avenue from the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
6Th Avenue
Chicago
New York
Los Angeles
Bourbon Street
New Orleans
Alabama
Montgomery
Dexter Avenue
Government Street
Mobile
Hartselle
Selma
Broad Street
Huntsville
Courthouse Square
Clinton
Franklin
Memorial Parkway
Canal
Sixth Avenue
Decatur
Bank Street
State Capitol
Stephen Decatur
Commodore
Sherman
Grant
Lee
Johnston
Jesse Garth
Overcoming Bashfulness and City Street Naming Reflections
A meditation on losing self to find voice with Christian tone. It muses on bashfulness origins, advises forgetting self, and focusing on the message. It then blends local Decatur street history with ideas for renaming major avenues to reflect community pride and growth.
Why Should Legal Notices Be Printed
Several bills in the Legislature seek to reduce or end newspaper publication of legal notices in certain cases. Alabama requires adequate county publication in a general circulation newspaper with state funding. The aim is to keep county residents informed on laws amendments and public matters directly affecting them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Birmingham News
Air Force Band Plays at Private Alabama School Controversy
The Pentagon overruled objections and ordered an Air Force band to perform at Montgomery Academy in Alabama, a private all white school with 500 students founded in 1959. After public notice the school planned to admit black students for fall, but the band was again halted amid controversy and mixed opinions within the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Anderson
Washington
Pentagon
Frank Moss
Utah
Air Force
Montgomery
Ala
Montgomery Academy
James McIntyre
Maj
Melvin Huyett
Maxwell Air Force Base
Huyett
Gen. McIntyre
Sen. Moss
Robert Seamans
Moss
Robert Weil
Weil
No Easy Solution To Red Trade Problem
Viewpoint argues uneasy reactions to China’s 1960s open trade push. It notes potential U S policy moves to allow wheat and locomotive sales, weighs risks of aiding Vietnam and regional influence, and calls for balanced engagement to advance peace and self determination while easing Vietnam tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Nixon
T 6
Vietnam
Malaysia
Pines
Thailand
Southeast Asia
Peking
Red China
Indochina
Réd-China
Asia
United States
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Billy Graham
Jesus
Christ
Land Company
Thomas Jefferson
John Tyler
Senate
Burlesons
Sykes
Rhodes
Rathers
Harris
Wheeler
Industry Parkway
Mallard Avenue
Opportunity Road
Planning Commission
Air Force Band
Senate Public Works
Jennings Randolph
D-W. Va
Pikes Peak
HUD
J.B. Huyett, Jr
Randolph
Federal
Hugo
Decatur Daily
Man
MIC
Viewpoint
David Lawrence
Chou En-Lai
Philip
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