GOP Money Tree May Get Extra Workout
GOP funding efforts face coordination battles as Gen. Lucius D. Clay names C. Langorne Washburn acting director of the national finance committee. Washburn to split duties with the House committee while the Senate and House finance groups seek larger fundraising totals for 1966 campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bell Washington
National Finance
Senate
House
GOP
Republican National Committee
Lucius D. Clay
C. Langorne Washburn
National Finance Committee
Washburn
Clay
Ray C. Bliss
Bliss
Sen
Thruston B. Morton
Kenucky
Rep
Bob Wilson
California
House Okays Merit Changes for Decatur City System
MONTGOMERY The House passed a bill authorizing technical changes in the merit system of the City of Decatur and sent it to the Senate. City Atty. A. J. Coleman Jr. says the proposal would improve the existing system without drastic effects on employees. Introduced by Reps. Ralph Slate and Albert Brewer. previously passed the House but stalled in the Senate.
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Montgomery
House
Senate
Decatur
A. J. Coleman Jr
Coleman
Ralph Slate
Albert Brewer
Suspect Held In Two City Break-Ins
City detective Bowman reports a suspect is in custody over two overnight break-ins. Moody Oil Co on Cain Street and Decatur Glass and Paint Co on Bank Street were robbed with offices searched and items missing such as keys cigarettes watches and a stamp dispenser reported by W P Baggett and Julian Moody. Entry to the glass firm was through the front door and Moody Oil was broken in by a window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Bowman
Moody Oil Co
Cain St
Decatur Glass and Paint Co
Bank St
P. Baggett
Glass Company
Julian Moody
Oil Company
Moody
Baggett
Bowman
High School Equivalency Certificate Offered by Home Study
Government reports show a diploma adds 120000 in lifetime earnings, worth 25 to 50 extra weekly. National School of Home Study advertises a at home course to pass state equivalency exams, urging dropouts to improve prospects and requesting a free high school book by mail.
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Birmingham
Ala
Ficate
National School of Home Study
DAD
P. O
Ensley
Moulton Tots In Fair Shape After Accident
Two children Linda Dutton eight and Alton Aaron Dutton twenty three months were struck by a truck six miles east of Moulton on Alabama 24. Both were listed in fair condition at Lawrence County Hospital after aid from Charles Sharp who rushed them to hospital. The truck was driven by Herbert V. Jones sixty nine.
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Decatur
Charles Sharp
Sharp
Moulton Plans New 250000 Gallon Water Tank
City officials announced bids will be accepted until July 16 for a new 250000 gallon water tank replacing the aging early 1940s structure. H A Alexander water board chairman said the old tank required frequent rework and a decision to replace it was made. Police officers Billy Schrimscher and John Sons reported hearing a burglar alarm at Moody's around 5 30 am and saw a suspect fleeing the area.
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Moulton
H. A. Alexander
The
Water Board
Alexander
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Billy Schrimscher
John Sons
Moody’s
Poverty Plan Approved for Lawrence and Surrounding Counties
The Tennessee Valley Community Action Program plans for Lawrence Colbert and Franklin counties gained approval from the Atlanta anti poverty office. The total budget is 115 481 20 with Washington and Governor Wallace needed for final funds. A N McKinney of Colbert County is administrator.
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Moulton
Tennessee Valley Community Action Program, Inc
Atlanta
Colbert County
A. N. McKinney
Senators weigh city county school consolidation
Athens discussion led by Horton and Turner explores combining Limestone County and city systems to improve facilities, curriculum, and efficiency. A final decision lies with the two boards though legislators say savings and better instruction could follow if feasible. The plan would keep boards but assign representation from city and rural areas. This survey aims to gauge feasibility without forcing consolidation.
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Horton
Turner
Granville
Montgomery
Baldwin
Limestone County
Kentucky Starts Appalachian Quick Start Road Work
Kentucky awards nearly 2.5 million in contracts for 10 miles of road work under the Appalachian regional development program. The projects may be the nation's first under the program. The work aims to ease water shortages by building a dam on Turkey Creek north of Frankfort to create an 80 acre lake.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
Turkey Creek
Here
Alexander
Alabama Cabinet Resignations Shift Press Office Roles
Ed Ewing to replace Jones as press secretary with Jones planning a bid for the 7th District House seat. Ewing, a Shelby County native and Alabama College alum, has directed tourism programs and will take over tomorrow. Jones, longtime editor publisher from Jasper, aims to run against Rep. James D. Martin, who may seek the Senate or governor's office.
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Ed Ewing
Jones
Fiwing
State
Wallace
Ewing
Shelby County
University of Alabama
Alabama College
Montevallo
Athens College
Calera
Alabama
National Association of Travel Organizations
James D. Martin
Gadsden
Martin
Senate
Jasper
Also Mentioned on This Page
Republican Congressional Boosters Club
Congress
Everett M. Dirksen
Republican State Chairmen’s Association
Wirt A. Yeager Jr
Mississippi
Craig Truax
Pennsylvania
Yeager
Gaylord Parkinson
Parkinson
Dacron
Arnel
Avondale
Lawrence
Athens
Ford Motor Company
Btu
National Electrical Manufacturers. Association
Catast
Nema
Cy Aeng
Kelvinator
S.E
Pan-American Electric Range
Big 21 Co
Kelvinator Freezer
Sterchi’s
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