Lilienthal Plans Major TVA Anniversary Address
Former TVA and AEC chairman David E. Lilienthal will speak May 18 at 10 am in the Decatur High School Auditorium on TVA The 1st and 2nd 30 Years The event marks TVA 30th anniversary and includes a $1000 student essay contest with $500 $300 and $200 scholarships for Morgan Limestone and Lawrence County students submitted by May 4 1000 word limit and teacher submission.
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Ic Energy Commission
Decatur High School
T.V.A
South
Tennessee Valley
Decatur Daily
Morgan, Lawrence
Limestone Counties
Decatur Electric Department
Athens-Limestone Electric Department
And Mine Women’s Chamber meeting postponed to March 22
The And Mine Women’s Chamber of Commerce meeting was moved from Friday to March 22 in the Civic Room at the Lyons Hotel. Olen L. McBride plans to leave for Mexico soon due to health reasons. Gail Speegle, daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Speegle, earned Honor Roll at Freed-Harderman College with a 3.778 GPA while in a full time pre medical program. See DIARY on Page 2.
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Women’s’ Chamber of Commerce
Lyons Hotel
Gail Speegle
W. E. Speegle
Carridale St
Decatur
Freed-Hardeman College
Henderson
Tenn
Gail
Mississippi State Heads to NCAA Tournament Amid Court Orders
Mississippi State basketball team leaves for the NCAA tournament despite a court order from segregation factions. A source says another judge may issue an order to lift the ban. In Alabama, a judge seeks briefs on a request to permanent injunction racial demonstrations in Talladega. In Washington, the House passes a $15.8 billion military buying bill and the Senate committee approves a four year draft extension.
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State College, Miss
Mississippi State
State College Board
MSU
Talladega
Ala
William C. Sullivan
Washington
House
Senate Armed Services Committee
Wallace pledges gradual desegregation for Alabama schools
Gov. George Wallace told Alabama educators he will move toward a nation’s best school system on a segregated basis. He promised major school-finance breakthroughs while ensuring white and colored schools receive aid and fair treatment, and urged letting families choose between segregated state schools or federally integrated options.
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Birmingham
George Wallace
Alabama
Alabama Education Association
Wallace
Washington
Does Living for God Always Bring Material Prosperity
The speaker says financial success is not guaranteed by faith. Honest, Christian ethics can attract business, raising job value, but true prosperity lies in spiritual growth, with soul peace outweighing material gain.
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Christ
God
Road Issue On Final Leg
Montgomery AP reports the road bond issue is near approval in a week-old special session. The Senate expected to pass the House approved measure and send it to Gov George Wallace. A test vote on an amendment shows strong admin support. a proposal to use funds for federal matching was defeated 29 to 5.
U. S. and Soviet Popularity Rise in Europe
A U S information Agency poll shows rising pro US and pro Soviet sentiment in four major European nations. Confidence in U S leadership hits record gains in Britain and West Germany while France softens due to De Gaulle Kennedy tensions.
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America
Soviet Union
Britain
West Germany
France
Charles de Gaulle
Kennedy
Chinese Agree To Meet Soviet In Diplomatic Talks
Red China has agreed to meet a Soviet delegation to resolve ideological differences and ease remarks war between Peking and Moscow. China maintains its hard line against the West and rejects peaceful coexistence while inviting Khrushchev to visit Peking or send a delegation headed by another comrade.
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Red China
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Moscow
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Alban
Soviet Communist Party
Frigidaire Appliances at Robinson's on 2nd Ave
Frigidaire appliances advertised at Robinson's on 2nd Ave offered for 199 dollars. The brief notice highlights a promotional price for home kitchen equipment.
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Robinson's
2Nd Ave
Ady
Car Bucks Over Moulton 4 Boy Youngster Killed Instantly
Oliver Ray Woodard two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Woodard of Moulton 4 was crushed to death when his father backed a car from a driveway and struck him as the child played under the vehicle. The coroner said the death was instantaneous and funeral services are set for Friday at Wren Baptist Church with burial in Montgomery Cemetery.
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Moulton
Oliver Ray Woodard
Melvin Woodard
Lawrence County
Harvey
Elliott
Wren Baptist Church
C. E. Aston
Montgomery Cemetery
Elliott-Brown Funeral Home
Delores Faye Woodard
Bobby Lee
Floods Cause Mud and Misery Across Five States
After days of torrential rain the swollen rivers inundated homes and businesses in Kentucky Tennessee Virginia Alabama and West Virginia. Fifteen deaths and five missing persons reported as rescue teams aided evacuations and a Greyhound bus was stranded with ten passengers and a driver rescued by amphibious vehicles.
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West Virginia
Kennedy
Tennessee
Virginia
Abama
Paintsville
Prestonsburg
Civil Defense
Greyhound
Chattanooga
Tenn
Forrest F. Darnell
Memphis
Highway 64
Road Damage In Area Set At 500000
County leaders report significant road damage from heavy Monday rain. Limestone County estimates exceed 100000 to 200000, with Linn County and Morgan expected to rise to 150000 or more and possibly 250000. Tornado damage in Cullman may top a million dollars. TVA expects limited flood impact along the Tennessee River.
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Morgen
Lawrence
Limestone
Homer McLemore
County Board of Revenue
McLemore
Lawrence County Board of Revenue
Clyde Cameron
Board of Revenue
Tennessee River
Alabama
TVA Public Information Office
TVA
Hear Dr Dale Oldham at 6th Ave Church of God
Dr Dale Oldham will speak tonight at 7 PM at the 6th Ave Church of God with the event titled Christian Brotherhood Hoer. The advertisement notes a religious gathering and invites attendance.
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Dale Oldham
Christian Brotherhood
6Th Ave
Church of God
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