Wallace’s Mother Sees Son Walk Again Soon
Mozelle Wallace, mother of Governor George C. Wallace, recounts her own recovery from brain tumor surgery and asserts her belief that her son will walk again. She notes the 50-50 medical odds, recalls the assassination attempt, and describes family bonds, residence in Alabama, and her long state service ending in 1969.
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Birmingham
Wallace
George
Laurel
Bureau of Preventable Diseases
State Health Department
Florida
Alabama
Moulton Wins Federal Grant for Downtown Renewal Plan
A 216 057 federal grant for downtown urban renewal planning in Moulton was announced by Rep. Bob Jones and Sens. Jim Allen and John Sparkman. HUD funds will cover this fiscal year. Mayor H A Alexander says council and advisory committee meetings will define a shopping mall, city hall, and parking plans with owner and resident support required.
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Moulton
Bob Jones
Jim Allen
John Sparkman
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
H. A. Alexander
Alexander
Emergency crisis phone numbers bulletin
A public notice lists the Crisis Call Center numbers 355 8000 for personal crises and guidance for possible poisoning. It advises calling the nearest hospital or family physician if unsure of the proper emergency line and to dial 0 for operator assistance. The Decatur Daily provides department contacts 353 4612 and 253 4739 for nights and holidays.
Two Qualify For Athens City Council Seats
Athens city officials announce two candidates for the August 8 city election. William F. Bill Sheeran has qualified for place 1 currently held by Malcolm Moore. Douglas Gordon seeks place 3, the seat held by Oscar Barker.
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Athens
William F
Bill) Sheeran
Malcolm Moore
Douglas Gordon
Oscar Barker
County Hailstorm Damages Morgan County Crops
After surveying cotton fields on Wednesday executive director D M Robertson of the county ASC said about 1000 acres suffered hail damage Tuesday, the worst he has seen. Damage ranged from mild to severe with some cotton stripped. Several named farmers reported significant losses including Curtis Stroup and Ruby Reeder. Soybeans corn and home gardens were also damaged and farmers were urged to continue cultivating to hope for a late fall yield.
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Morgan County
D. M. Robertson
County Agriculture Stabilization Conservation Service
Robertson
Curtis Stroup
Punkin Center
Stroup
Ruby Reeder
Andrews Chapel
Guy Roberts
Lawrence County
Elton
Warren Hardin
Massey
Dale Evans Down To Earth Visits Cullman
Cullman residents recount Dale Evans generous spirit and strong Christian faith during a visit. The Cullman High School graduate, who plans to enter Auburn University, charmed locals and signed autographs for children while staying warm and approachable at the Steak House Restaurant.
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Cullman
Dale Evans
Audie Fowler
Fowler
Henry Self
Kay Johnson
Denise Blair
Trinity
Miss Evans
Ann Dunkerton
L’inkerton
Cullman High School
Auburn University
Hollywood
Dale Evans Roy Rogers wife and humanitarian advocate
Dale Evans details a life of hardship and reinvention from a teen elopement to Hollywood to a Christian home. She and Roy Rogers raised six children, including handicapped and adopted children, and she joined evangelistic crusades, European tours, and advocacy after personal tragedy.
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Dale
Hollywood
Miss Evans
Republic Studios
Roy Rogers
Roy
Tom
Christ
Heaven On Earth
Robin
Rey
Germany
Desert
Cullman County
Europe
Billy Graham
Mrs. Johnson
Texas
Tom Mix
The
Cowboys
Alleaer
Wallace Grant Is Continued
The Wallace Developmental Center receives a 107000 staffing grant from the Department of Health, Education and Welfare for the third year of a renewable five-year award begun in 1970. Effective Sept 1, the 12 month funding covers about half staff salaries as the center, serving about 150 patients on site with 50 more commuting for treatment, aims for a one to one patient staff ratio.
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Wallace Developmental Center
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Joseph Gallagher
Gallagher
Flood Program Spurs Investment in TVA Flood Control
Flood victims argue TVA flood prevention has saved Chattanooga losses nearly twice the system cost. They urge greater investment in lifesaving flood control improvements.
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Tennessee Valley Authority
Chattanooga
Child Hurt In Collision On 5th Ave SE
A five year old girl Teresa Kay Latham was struck by a car on 5th Ave SE between 6th and 7th streets and taken to Decatur General Hospital where she was treated and released. The driver was Joanne W Broadway 41 of 1901 10th St SE. A second incident injured Mrs Ruby A Nash 77 at Magnolia St and Pennylane SE. She was treated at Decatur General. James Howard Jr home at 1612 St Ave SW was shot at with windows broken.
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5Th Ave
6Th
7Th Streets
Teresa Kay Latham
5Th Ave. SE
Aaa-Southend
Decatur General Hospital
Joanne W. Broadway
10Th St. SE
Ruby A. Nash
Walnut St
Magnolia St
Pennylane SE
William Ewell Briscoe
Dogwood Lane SE
Nash
AAA Southend Ambulance Service
James Howard Jr
St. Ave
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Ala
George C. Wallace
Mozelle Wallace
Alton
Alton Dauphin Jr
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C. B. Caine
Caine
Citizens’ Advisory Committee
Decatur Daily
Heart Fund
Lois Steenson
Ken Diamond
Clete Quick
Byron Vann
Arthur Stamler
Faye Brewington
New York
ASCS
Washington
United States
Jones
House-Senate
Congress
Wallace Grant
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