Dorati Honored by Sweden with Order of Vasa
Antal Dorati, director of the National Symphony of Washington, was named a Commander of the Order of Vasa by King Gustaf VI Adolf at a gala concert reopening the Konserthuset, home of the Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra.Dorati, chief conductor, has also joined the Swedish Academy. Only Liszt and Kodaly were previously named Hungarian members.
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Stockholm
Antal Dorati
National Symphony of Washington
Vasa
Sweden
Gustaf VI Adolph
Dorati
Konserthuset
Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra
Swedish Academy
Franz Liszt
Zoltan Kodaly
Pat Thornton Promotes Personal Loan at First State
Pat Thornton pitches personal loans at First State with the slogan Yes we are the bank that can. The message emphasizes flexible credit and customer approval as key benefits.
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Pat Thornton
First State
Pat
State agencies seek large increases in next biennium budget
Health Department seeks 46.1 million for two years plus 51 million for building needs. Prison system requests 23.8 million plus 4 million for buildings. Other requests include Alcoholic Beverage Control 32.5 million, auditors 282,926, Publicity and Information 535,000, Pardon and Parole 2.6 million. Committees will report to Gov. Wallace for May 1 legislative submission.
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Health Department
Board of Corrections
Mental Health
The
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
State Publicity and Information Office
Pardon and Parole Board
George C. Wallace
Gunthorp Case Details Mixing Courtroom and Robbery Incident
Athens night clerk injured when two men with a sawed-off shotgun robbed a motel and Lancer Restaurant cash, stealing $1,000 to $1,200. Investigators detained two suspects on Martin Street. one man, Willie B. Scott, previously convicted of assault with a deadly weapon. Trial date set for March term as defendants face drug charges and a routine evidence motion is argued in court.
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Coggin
Gunthorp
Willie B. Scott
Scott
John C. McBride
Austin Boosters Seek Ticket Donations Amid Strong Season
Austin Vanderbilt Coliseum seats 16,000 and tickets are scarce. The Austin team, 28-4 this season, has won four tournament titles. Coach Joe Jones praised the players for their effort, noting they weren’t the tallest but matched any in determination.
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Vanderbilt Coliseum
Austin
Joe Jones
Calendar events across Morgan County area meetups
A congested listing shows the Morgan County Board of Realtors gathering at 6 30 p.m. at the Decatur Inn and the North Alabama Genealogical Society at 7 30 p.m. in Mutual Savi auditorium with Melbourne Wallace speaking. Various clubs church events and a judo tournament are scheduled including Decatur Civinettes at 7 p.m. and the Aquadome registration through March 30.
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Morgan County Board of Realtors
Decatur Inn
North Alabama Genealogical Society
Mutual Savi
Melbourne Wallace
Birmingham
Decatur Judo Club
Aquadome
Sterchi
Decatur
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State Auditors’ Office
Athens
Tallent
McCracken
Decatur General Hospital
Pitts
Martin St
Morgan County Retired Teachers Association
AEA
Decatur Women’s Chamber of Commerce
Theogram
Camagganet
Orman Sidebotham
Bill Levin
Jim Johnson
Winston County
Meek High School
Burningtree Country Club
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Amvets Decatur Post No. 72
VFW
Holly St
Harmony Grove Church
Punkin Center
Lowell McGee Singers
East Acre
18Th Ave
Conway Baptist Church
Gospel Lights Singers
Friendship Baptist Church
Danville
Tennessee
New Home
Holly Pond High School
Pioneers
Corinthian Quartet
Pecheet
Decatur Civinettes
Ed Simms
Jackson St. SE
Lansing Circle
First Presbyterian Church
Jim Bullock
Arvo
H.P. Briggs & Stratton
Briggs & Stratton
Cartory
Carton
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2Nd Ave
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Isopropyl
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