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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1971

Page

2

Wallace eyes 1972 bid and national role for Alabama governor

Montgomery reports Wallace fundraising spikes with dinners in Dallas and Nashville and plans for more, while Alabama politics split on whether he will run. Governors Carter and Bumpers cited as possible influences, and poll data claims he could beat Nixon in a two man race.

R.W. Apple JR New York Times Montgomery Wallace Dallas Nashville Toledo Jacksonville Fla Charlotte N. C New York City Alabama Robert Vance Vance George Newsweek Ray Jenkins The Alabama Journal Here Jim Folsom Folsom Cornelia Akron Beacon Journal Nixon South Jimmy Carter Georgia Dale Bumpers Arkansas Johnson

Decatur High Names Jennifer Snider Prospector Editor

Jennifer Snider will become editor of Decatur High School's The Prospector as she starts her senior year in September. She recently returned from the Alabama High School Journalism Institute and plans to make the paper more readable and more informative about school activities, urging readers to check the bulletin board and upcoming events. Snider, daughter of the J. B. Sniders, views the paper as middle of the pack in size and aims to elevate coverage with staff.

Jennifer Snider Decatur High Prospector Alabama High School Journalism Institute University of Alabama The Jennifer Alabama University Department of Journalism Alabama Press Association Decatur Daily J. B. Sniders

High school paper workshop shapes aspiring editors

Jennifer from Morgan County attends an institute studying news editorial and design with Huntsville Grissom High and Andalusia Any Hi-Lites. The program covers writing, layout, advertising, and ethics, culminating in student perspectives on what to print for readers.

Jennifer The Prospector

Final Rehearsal for Miss Alabama Pageant

Twenty seven finalists for the Miss Alabama Pageant prepare for final rehearsal in Birmingham. Scholarships total 38000 with crown wardrobe and Miss America berth in Atlantic City on Sept. 11. Judges include Harold Hunt John Ross and Marilyn Tate McDowell. Finalists list includes Susan Akin Jane Barton Betsy Bryant and others.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Atlantic City N.J Harold Hunt Samford University John Ross University Theater Tuscaloosa Marilyn Tate McDowell Susan Akin Chattahoochee Valley Lanett Jane Barton North Jefferson County Gardendale Marie Baughman Huntsville-Madison County Huntsville Betsy Bryant Bay Minette Jane McKinnon Sylacauga Selma Enda ‘Warren Tuscaloosa County Angie Whaley Ashford Hedy

Alabama Leader Joins National Academy Institute

Dr. Joseph F. Volker president of the University of Alabama Birmingham was the sole Alabamian named to the National Academy of Science Institute of Medicine last week. Also named were White Miss Lee County Auburn Daline Whitten Miss Cherokee County Centre and Nancy Williams Miss Andalusia.

Joseph F. Volker University of Alabama, Birmingham Institute of Medicine National Academy of Science

Chamber urges Decatur stay to boost tourism appeal

The Decatur Chamber of Commerce urged local businessmen to entice visitors to stay for vacations or settle permanently. A Know Your Community tour highlighted Point Mallard, Civic Center, Oak Park and Brookhaven schools, Aquadome, Wheeler Refuge, library and parks plus Spirit of America festival plans.

Decatur Chamber of Commerce Chamber Point Mallard Civic Center City Hall Federal Building Oak Park Brookhaven Delano Park

Emergency Phone Procedures for Poisoning Incidents

Guidance advises calling Decatur General Hospital at 353-1610 or the family physician for possible poisoning. For other emergencies, dial 0 and inform the operator of the nature of the emergency.

Decatur General Hospital

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