South Alabama Farmers Cooperative forms in SW Alabama
Walker reports on the Southwest Alabama Farmers Cooperative Association SWAFCA formed by 900 to 1 000 farm families mainly Black in 10 counties Dallas Choctaw Greene Halle Lowndes Monroe Perry Sumter Selma leaders including Mayor Joe Smitherman calling it a front for black power advocates and warning of communistic aims as it seeks new paths beyond 40 acres and a mule.
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Jan Walker
Associated Press
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Southwest Alabama Farmers Cooperative Association
Swafca
Dallas
Choctaw
Greene
Halle
Lowndesgo
Monroe
Perry
Joe Smitherman
Selma
SWAFCA Aims to Aid Low Income Black Belt Farmers
The SWAFCA program led by Lewis Black seeks better markets and technical aid for low income Black Belt farmers. Coordinators Shirley Mesher and Albert Turner say the effort aims to boost cotton income, soil analysis, seeds, and fertilizer while expanding bidder access to national markets. The board governs 10 counties with Joe Johnson as chair and emphasizes a farm movement rather than a Negro venture.
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Shirley Mesher
Selma
Albert Turner
Marion
City Plan Swap for That General Sparks Debate in Washington
Washington talk centers on a proposed U. S Israel trade jokingly tied to Gen Moshe Dayan as critics note Israel's fast military successes. In Decatur the push for regional planning grows with doctors and civic leaders exploring a $10-15 million tri county health care center to serve Morgan Lawrence and Limestone counties.
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Decatur
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Lawrence
Limestone
Charles Howell
Morgan County Medical
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Morgan County Gas Tax Plan Aims for Fair Share
Morgan County and its municipalities move to redistribute revenue from the recent gasoline tax plan. Decatur is projected to gain about 76 000 this year, versus under 2 000 previously, with Morgan County residents expecting roughly 944 000 next year. Smaller towns Hartsel le Falkville Flint Trinity Somerville would share portions of a 10 percent municipal allotment, while concerns about fairness and harmony with city governments persist as officials work on the distribution method.
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Decatur
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Trinity
Somerville
Mystery Call Deepens Disappearance of Miss Hunter
Morgan County Sheriff Metcalf and Decatur police pursue fresh leads as calls and tips about the May 6 disappearance of 34 year old Miss Hunter keep coming. A suspected Miss Faye Pointer call at the county jail sparked new questions about possible misidentification or a hoax. A $2000 reward remains for information. Athens to host state meeting of Disabled American Veterans next January.
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Faye Hunter
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E. B. Watts
Montgomery
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Athens
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