Mathews Seen As Future Chancellor Of University
The University of Alabama board may soon reconsider Dr. David Mathews for chancellor as Dr. Volker nears retirement. Board president pro tem John Caddell cited legislative discussions, cost concerns, and staffing plans, noting no new hires beyond the chancellor and possible staff reductions. State Sen. Richard Shelby urged waiting for Mathews HEW interview, while legislators viewed the delay as delaying needed leadership.
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Susan Broad
University of Alabama
Board of Trustees
David Mathews
John Caddell
Decatur
Caddell
Mathews
Volker
Rep. Johnson
Aera Bete Ies Oe
Richard Shelby
Tuscaloosa
Health, Education and Welfare
Shelby
Telegram Stirs Flap Over Cost
Senator Bingham Edwards received a four page telegram allegedly paid from courtesy funds, not public tax money, with Edwards criticizing its use to attack DPS Commissioner Julia Oliver. Marilyn George denies public funds cover the cost, noting $11.84 charged to the office line but to be paid by state treasurer or Western Union.
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Gay Barber
Department of Pensions and Security
DPS
Sen
Bingham Edwards
Edwards
Julia Oliver
Morgan County
Marilyn George
Western Union
State Still Plans Swine Flu Shots in Alabama
Alabama health officials affirm mass swine flu inoculations will proceed as planned despite national issues. Dr. Frederick S. Wolf, director of the bureau of preventable diseases, outlined the vaccine program at a State Committee meeting.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Frederick S. Wolf
Bureau of Preventable Diseases
State Health Department
State Committee
College Head To Be Named On June 30
The State School Board meets today to decide on interviewing candidates for Calhoun Community College presidency after Dr. Carlton Kelley retires June 30 at age 70. Charles Carmichael favors an in state educator with a doctorate. several applicants are in contention, including William H. Osborn, while W. R. Martin withdrew amid nepotism concerns linked to his brother Harold Martin who chairs the board.
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DAILY
State School Board
Charles Carmichael
Calhoun Community College
Carlton Kelley
Calhoun
Kelley
Wayne Teague
Carmichael
The
Technical College
W. R. Martin
Martin
Harold
William H. Osborn
Montgomery
Osborn
V. R
Harold Martin
V. R. Martin
Serpentine Wall Torn Down at Old Bank Site
WPA built serpentine brick wall behind the Old Bank Building was demolished this week as workers prepare for a wrought iron fence. The project aims to reflect the building era of its 140 year history, per Old Bank Board member Helen Johnson.
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WPA
Helen Johnson
Old Bank Board
On This Date In 1898 Heroic Nurse In Cuba
On this date the newspaper notes Miss Annie Wheeler was cited for heroism as a nurse during the Spanish American War in Cuba. The item sits amid a page of calendar and sections, with weather and contact details for ads and service numbers.
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Landers Oae
Martha Ann
Valley
Annie Wheeler
Cuba
Candidates Rush To Qualify For City Election
Decatur mayoral race gains two qualifiers and council race adds new contenders. Bill Dukes, incumbent Russell Bolding rival, qualifies with James Chapman. James H. Lee Sr. and Charles Mahaffey qualify for council, with Max Patterson announcing a bid though not yet qualified. Rex Lee is also in the council race.
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Bill Dukes
Russell Bolding
Decatur
James Chapman
James H. Lee Sr
Charles Mahaffey
Max Patterson
Patterson
Dukes
Chapman
Mahaffey
Lee
Rex
Foreign aid bill faces Ford objections and controls
House Senate conferees draft a $6.8 billion foreign military aid bill to curb executive arms exports, aiming to resolve Ford's objections. The package seeks less presidential latitude in foreign affairs and tighter congressional oversight.
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Washington
House
Senate
Ford
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Athens
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Chicago
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Salt Lake City
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