Board Talks Road Projects Across Districts
The board discussed multiple road projects including District 2 work on four miles of Lawrence Cove Road and Maples merging projects. Crews on Wallace Meadows Road receive road mix while Old Moulton Road will be widened with similar work starting this week. Walton Hill Road grading and black topping in District 4 is ongoing.
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District 2
Lawrence Cove
Paul Collier
Wallace Meadows
Moulton
Walton Hill Rd
District 4
Edsel Driver Fo Page Pan Faria In Fatal Turners Crash
Mrs Turner recounts Faria driving the Turners Edsel when another vehicle forced them off the Gainesville road near Gaines vile causing a plunge down an embankment. The car was a total loss and Mr Turner was knocked unconscious needing aid to locate him.
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Gainesvile
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State To Honor Miss Helen Keller
Montgomery based AP report notes Alabama to honor Helen Keller with a public recognition event. Public figures and organizers are expected to attend. Further details on date and venue were not included in the readable text.
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Helen Keller
Lost Mole Dog With White Spots Seeks Owner
A garbled late page note reports a lost mole dog with white spots and a missing left eye. It names a possible contact and mentions a phone number, but the details are unclear and partially unreadable.
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Horace
China
White Men Held After Knife Incident Near Huntsville
In Huntsville Alabama two white men were held and a third sought after a knife incident involving an 18 year old Black girl Melvina Rogers and her escort Gilbert Patton of Moore's Mill. They reported a car crash and assault on Sunday night.
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Huntsville
Ala
Macon L. Weaver
Melvina Rogers
Gilbert Patton
Moore's Mill
Mill
Patton
Hazel Green
Alverson
Nixon Issue Debate Sparks Press Conference Exchange
Handley told Rockefeller at a press conference entrance that no one wanted to pressure Nixon. Rockefeller rejected Stratton’s charge of quibbling and urged Nixon to spell out his stand on major issues before the nominating convention. The New York governor said his call for full discussion was misinterpreted as criticism of Nixon and urged internal debate.
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Handley
Rockefeller
William G. Stratton
Illinois
Nixon
New York
City issues permit for Marion Sims residence at 1718 5th Ave SW
City clerk approves a building permit for Marion Sims for a new home at 1718 5th Ave SW with a value of 22000 dollars. In other notes a 1958 Chevrolet truck in the Department of Conservation rolled into a ditch at 1806 Olive St. A Sunday crash at 7th Ave and 10th St involved Hazel Gilliam and Elaine Patterson. Sheriff's deputies report multiple public intoxication arrests and related charges over the weekend. A car fire at 1630 Sherman St SE caused slight loss. Barker Bill to present a ventriloquist program at East Side Baptist Church Thursday 7:30 pm. Tennessee Valley Vocational Technical School visitors included J E Burleson Billy McAbee Summers and Norman Summers Leighton.
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Marion Sims
5Th Ave
Hazel Gilliam
Betty St
Elaine Patterson
Glendale
7Th Ave
10Th St
Gilliam
Patterson
Tennessee Valley State Vocational Technical
J.E. Burleson
Billy McAbee
Summers
Norman Summers
Leighton
Deaths: Mrs Jo Anna Cahela 79 of Decatur
Mrs Jo Anna Cahela of 913 Cedar Street Decatur died Sunday night at her daughter's home. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. from Chalybeate Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Austin Self and Rev. Clyde Jones officiating. Interment in Morris Chapel Cemetery under Elliott Brown Service. Native of Marshall County she lived in Lawrence County Chalybeate area 22 years Morgan County 16 years and was a.Chalybeate Church member.
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Moulton
Jo Anna Cahela
Cedar St
Decatur
E. E. Terry
Chalybeate Springs Baptist Church
Austin Self
Clyde Jones
Morris
Chapel
Elliott
Brown
Marshall County
Lawrence County
Morgan County
Harris
Irvine
Irene
Oscar Wilde Quotation Noted in Fragment
Fragmentary OCR cites Wilde remark about a "summa" and desire for it as another saying. No clear context or attribution beyond the brief line.
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Oscar Wilde
Gates Sees No Major War But Warns Of Cold War Pressures
Defense Secretary Thomas S. Gates Jr. said the Soviet Union is unlikely to start a major war but could trigger Cold War pressures that may involve the U S in minor conflicts. He urged Congress to fund a new Navy aircraft carrier and increase foreign aid. the carrier is described as a key limited war weapon.
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Washington
Thomas S. Gates Jr
Soviet Union
Congress
House
Senate
Cuba Blast Near Havana Bay Raises Tensions
Reports describe a munitions explosion near Havana Bay three months after a prior blast at La Coubre. Witnesses cite anti US chants as security barriers blocked foreign press. Three soldiers injured. others hurt at a nearby garbage dump.
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U.S
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Revolucion
Ree FY Steel
Havana
San Eee
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Trabe
Opossum history spans 80 million years in America
The opossum has inhabited North America for about 80 million years, reportedly surviving alongside dinosaurs. The fact emphasizes its ancient lineage and resilience as a nocturnal marsupial.
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America
Southern Adds 2 Flights Sun
ATLANTA Strike bound Southern Airways says it expects to operate about 12 percent of normal by the end of the day as union talks continue and flights are reduced.
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Atlanta
Southern Airways, Inc
Kennedy Defends Farm Policy at Des Moines News Conference
Kennedy warned that following current farm policies could spark secession as he spoke in Des Moines en route to the Montana convention. In North Dakota Gov. Davis and Rep. Burdick vie for the Senate seat after Sen. Langer’s death, a potential barometer of farm policy attitudes. In North Carolina, Terry Sanford won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination over I Beverly Lake, signaling support for moderate school integration.
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Kennedy
Montana
Des Moines
Iowa
North Dakota
John E. Davis
Quentin Burdick
Senate
William Langer
North Carolina
Terry Sanford
Dr. I. Beverly Lake
Democratic
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Hospital Notices List of Local Residents
A compiled list of residents associated with hospitals or addresses including Mrs. Lela Estep 1023 19th Ave George Johnson Athens 7 Joe Graham Holder 1116 Park St Florence Jesse Jackson Pack 1827 Sherman St SE Mich Baby William Roger Jones Mrs Volfe Leo Hopper 317 7th Ave NW Little Karen Sue Coffey Moulton Billy Mack Ferguson Box 85 Trinity Mrs James C Pettit 1103 8th
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Lela Estep
19Th Ave
George Johnson
Athens
Joe Graham Holder
Park St
Florence
Jesse Jackson Pack
Sherman St
William Roger Jones
Volfe Leo Hopper
7Th Ave
Karen Sue Coffey
Moulton
Billy Mack Ferguson
Trinity
James C. Pettit
Market Roundup from Decatur with Grain and Livestock Prices
Grain markets show barley at 6.08 and soybeans at 62.10 per bushel with milling wheat at 1.75. Cattle are steady to firm with steers 20.50 to 22.75 and yearlings up to 23.50, cows 15.00 to 16.00. calves 223.50. Hog and calf figures include bulk sales 17.00 to 17.50 per cwt and sows 11.50 to 13.50. Sheep and lambs are slower but near steady with good lambs 19.50 to 21.00 and shorn ewes 4.50 to 4.50 per head.
Market Averages Dip Amid Mixed Oil Steel Declines
The article notes declines in oils and aircrafts with mixed moves across chemicals tobacco and other sectors. Dow Jones average at noon fell 1.15 to 645 while the broader Associated Press index rose 0.10 to 224.20 as industrials gained and rails eased.
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Zenith
Universal
Radio Corp
Youngstown Sheet
Lukens Steel
Jones & Laughlin
Western Union
DuPont
General Motors
Dow Jones
Associated Press
Death crash in Morgan City involves 1950 Chevrolet
Keener reported a green car he believed to be a Pontiac struck his son and fled without slowing. Huntsville Highway Patrol leads the ongoing search for the vehicle and driver Marvin Sheppard. Underwood died between 7:30 and 8 p.m. in Morgan City in the Chevrolet crash.
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Keener
Huntsville Highway Patrol
Underwood
Morgan City
Marvin Sheppard
Baugh Wiley Smith Dismissals
Dismissals listed include James Parker of Hartselle and multiple others across Alabama towns. Names appear with addresses such as 821 4th Ave SE in Mississippi and Florence Decatur Decatur area entries. The list also notes various individuals tied to Vernon Hargiss and Glenda Gurton among several addresses.
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James Parker
Hartselle
Pride
4Th Ave
Debbie Bogan
5Th Ave
Jeddy Bryan
Crest St
Florence
Marie Smith
Flora Holbert
Decatur
Homer Shoemaker
Falkville
Vernon Edward Hargiss
Glenda Gurton
Madison
Elton Brown
Waldermose Springs
Tassie Parker
Somerville
Bank Street Admissals Highlight Local Names
Mrs. Nannie Lewis of Decatur and Mrs. Lillie Muse of Athens appear among four admissals. Howard Head of 451 Jackson Street and Miss Birchie Cross of Courtland are also listed in the notice.
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Bank Street Admissions
Nannie Lewis
Decatur
Lillie Muse
Athens
Howard Head
Jackson St
Birchie Cross
Courtland
Georgia Poultry Production Figures Released
Georgia live poultry farms report 2 406 000 head with 17 18.1 percent growth. Hens and laying stock noted, but overall counts of specific types are too few to report in this summary.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Masonic Leader Dies at Maxwell AFB Lodge
A Masonic leader associated with Maxwell Air Force Base dies unexpectedly during a gathering at the Maxwell Lodge. The death prompts investigations and tributes from local Masonic chapters and base personnel.
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Maxwell Air Force Base
Masonic Lodge
Livestock Market Update and Bid Totals
Livestock prices show a 25 to 50 higher trend as bids move up from 1800 to active levels. Market observers note demand remains steady for cattle and hogs with buyers seeking premium lots and steady pacing in late trading sessions.
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Hoan
New Jersey Senator Discusses Industry Move Impacts
Case argues industry departure harms state communities with job loss, lower local business and tax revenue. He notes labor costs influence moves but are not the sole factor and calls for improving unemployment compensation standards. He cites Southern states keeping benefits and taxes low to lure industry.
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New Jersey
Wreck Toll Rises With Multiple Fatalities Across Alabama
A 75-year-old woman Mrs Maggie N Blair of Titus Alabama died in a two car crash five miles north of Wetumpka on U S 231 Sunday night. Jimmy Fox 36 of Prichard was crushed to death while working under his car at home. J H Morris 4 a Church of Christ minister and his 47 year old wife of Florence were among six killed near Tuscumbia.
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Rt. 1
Titus
Ala
Wetumpka
U.S
Jimmy Fox
Prichard
Harry Howard Morris
Church of Christ
Florence
Tuscumbia
Sheriff reports eight weekend arrests in Cullman County
Cullman County sheriff's force made eight arrests over the weekend, including two for no driver's license, two for violating prohibition, and one each for grand larceny, reckless driving, non-support, and driving while intoxicated.
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Cullman
Cullman County
Brown Family Reunion Held at Ebeneza Church
Falkville announces a Brown family reunion for descendants of Hutchinson and Martha Brown and their children Lim Lem Monroe Cicero Bertie Lillie and the late Jim and Johnny Brown. The event takes place July 3 at Ebeneza Church south of town at 11 30 AM and attendees are asked to bring a basket lunch.
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Brown
Ebeneza Church
Spread
Hutchinson
Martha Brown
Lim
Lem
Monroe
Cicero
Bertie
Lillie
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Johnny Brown
Lawrence Sheriff Reports 26 Week Arrests
Lawrence sheriff's forces made 26 arrests during the week according to records from the sheriff's office. Violations included public drunkenness driving while intoxicated speeding disturbing the peace and alias warrants for no drivers license among others.
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Moulton— Lawrence
Sheriff's Office
Death services for Mrs Mary Pauling at Shiloh Baptist Church
Mrs Mary Pauling who died at her daughter Mrs Madie Johnsons home 113 Elm Street Decatur Saturday at 10 30 am will be laid to rest in services at Shiloh Baptist Church corner 6th Ave There is a wake at Reynolds Funeral Home annex on Vine Street tonight from 8 to 9 o'clock
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Mary Pauling
Madie Johnson
Elm St
Decatur
Shiloh Baptist Church
6Th Ave
Reynolds Funeral Home
Vine St
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