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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1966
Page
5
Omicron scientists celebrate Peeping Tom I landing on Earth and sending images from the Sea of Green. They report green fibrous mats, red boulders in mica, and primitive life forms including a box-like creature and a bipedal feeder at work near rocks and water.
In Huntsville Alabama the town reshapes its identity around NASA aerospace landmarks. Wernher von Braun leads a population of 141000 as space exploration reshapes the local economy and skyline. Residents foresee an industrial megalopolis along the Tennessee River powered by the Saturn V and Nike X programs.
Huntsville sits at the moon program’s edge as Von Braun era feeding jobs and culture. The city plans a modern arts complex with theaters and galleries while Mrs. Lurleen Wallace carries Huntsville for the Democratic nomination amid space program pride and lingering federal tensions.
The Morgan County Republican meeting in Hartselle June 4 chose Roland Guyse Jim Wiggins and Dr David Chandler to oppose Democratic nominees for sheriff license commissioner and board of education. Three more Republicans expected at the State Convention will run against Democrats for two House seats and Limestone senator. The local race outcome remains to be seen as Democratic nominees are challenged.
Reliable sources note Democrats trailing as Morgan County Republicans gauge chances in fall races. Voters hear GOP leaders predicting a hot battle with strong turnout and a possible sheriff race edge for Roland Guyse, while party registration climbs and observers say the two party system may grow in influence.
Decatur plans to switch from incandescent to mercury vapor street lighting, aiming to be among the first U S cities to complete the upgrade. City Electric Department Manager Dick Watkins says the project, budgeted at 163 250 dollars, could finish by year end 1968 with four of fourteen steps done and two more phases likely completed soon.
The report outlines costs and progress for the city lighting program. It notes 137 lights at about 17500 dollars and 98 lights in Aus tinville for about 8500 dollars. The largest job on 6th Ave white way near Ce Mar Restaurant cost 36000 dollars for 143 lights completed in April. Current work covers 53 lights east to 6th Ave and Lee St to the Tennessee River and 35 lights from 4th Ave SE to 14th St. Mercury vapor lights offer longer life and brighter output than incandescent, with about 6000 hours compared to 2000. Future 1967 1968 plans include many blocks along Austinville Rd SW 14th St SE Country Club Rd East Decatur 11th St SE East and Southwest Decatur with hundreds of lights planned.
A collage of political snippets reports John Grenier’s late arrival at the County Republican Convention in Hartselle, Kennedy’s campus debate in South Africa, and broader remarks on U S politics. It includes a government scientist note on pink bollworm sex attractant and a Decatur rumor about desegregation guidelines, with no single focus.
Athens faces rapid growth with population near 16 000 and major industry at 143 year old Athens College. A funding shortfall rising from 65 dollars to over 20 000 triggered headlines. 11 students were arrested, nine freed, two pled guilty. Former police chief Bottom was dismissed. Spurlock was hired then rejected. TVA nuclear plant hoped to accelerate the boom as Limestone and Morgan counties vie for industry.
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