Rehabilitation Center seeks 25000 for sheltered workshop
The Tennessee Valley Rehabilitation Center aims to raise 25000 locally to start a 200000 sheltered workshop in July, enabling a 175000 match from federal and state funds. The nine month build will double the center size and add a speech and hearing clinic as Decatur Altrusa Club assists. About 30 clients are trained now with 75 more expected after completion.
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Cora’ Blair
Tennessee Valley Rehabilitation Center
Charles Harvell
Morgan, Limestone
Cullman
Cutler Hammer
Athens
Prestolite
Decatur
Harvell
Morgan
Limestone
Blaze Destroys Tanner Church After Five-Hour Fire
A Tanner Methodist Church furnace burned late yesterday despite five hours of firefighting by volunteers and crew. The blaze damaged records and injured one person as it became the second major fire in the town within a week.
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Tanner
Tanner Methodist Church
Williams Seeks Morgan County Chairman Post in Republican Bid
H. G. Red Williams a Decatur businessman and former U S House candidate filed a letter of intent Thursday to run as Republican chairman of the Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control with Probate Judge T C Almon. Filing subject to Morgan County Republican convention May 7 at Decatur Inn.
Civil disorders panel urges massive funding to end racial strife
The President's Commission on Civil Disorders calls for sweeping, costly programs to close the gap between black and white communities. It urges 2 million jobs, 6 million housing units, slum school improvements, and welfare overhaul, warning violence and segregation could follow if ignored. The panel suggests tax increases if needed and notes the bill could exceed Vietnam War spending. White House had no immediate comment. Congress questions funding sources as release precedes formal distribution.
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Washington
America
Johnson
White House
Congress
Election Order Expected Today
A Morgan County court order will be served on Decatur Mayor J Gilmer Blackburn instructing a city referendum within 40 days to decide between a commission or mayor aldermen form of government. Judge Almon said he certified a petition requesting the referendum.
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Morgan County
T. C. Allimon
Decatur
J. Gilmer Blackburn
Almon
Minnie Pearl Chicken Carry-Out Planned Here
A Minnie Pearl Chicken Carry-Out is planned on 6th Ave SE across Gateway Shopping Center. Con struction by DeWitt Shirley is expected to cost 40000 dollars with opening anticipated in a couple of months. Franchise owned by Jerry Bevil and Dr. Frank Haws of Huntsville.
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Minnie Pearl
Tur
DeWitt Shirley
6Th Ave
Gateway Shopping Center
Jerry W. Bevil
Frank P. Haws
Huntsville
Minnie
Local Classified Ad Sells Furniture On Va Me
Ad reads Yoon and Beeler offering 11 furniture pieces for sale online via va me and phone contact 353-2370. Includes brief tag line and limited details from an unidentified local ad page.
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Yoon
Ady
Two Young Sisters Die in House Fire near Church
Firefighters from Athens battled a blaze that destroyed the Charles Harris home last Wednesday across from the church. The fire killed two young sisters. officials note efforts continue on page A-2.
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Charles Harris
Athens
Fleming cruises toward third straight world title
Peggy Fleming, Olympic champion and defending champion, built a huge lead after the compulsory figures in Geneva. Her dramatic advantage places her on track to win a third consecutive world figure skating title.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Peggy Fleming
Wallace Govenor to walk after cancer surgery recovery
Gov. Lurleen Wallace was to walk from her bed into an adjoining room today for the first time since cancer surgery eight days ago, an aide reported.
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Montgomery
Ala
Lurleen Wallace
Sleepless Night For Harrisons After Church Fire
Rev C H Harrison and family suffered a sleepless night after a fire destroyed Tanner Methodist Church and damaged the pastor’s home. Personal possessions including a $1000 library and irreplaceable items were lost. The couple tried to reenter the building to save belongings but were blocked by smoke.
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Consoles
C. H. Harrison
Tanner Methodist Church
Consoles Distraught Church
Harrisons
Faye Blair
Tanner
George Braley Sr
Yvawea Nigniy
Harrison
New Security Measures Planned for Juvenile Detention Home
After a disturbance at the Morgan County Juvenile Detention Home nine youths escaped early Wednesday prompting the Juvenile Judge C Bennett Me to order door and lock alterations. Rae indicates bids will be let soon as work begins on securing the facility following damage to doors Thursday.
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Morgan Countyuvenile
Wek
C. Bennett
Rae
Jang
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Gaylord Shaw
Associated Press
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