City of Decatur Bids Notice and Zoning Meeting
The City of Decatur Alabama invites bids for a project with drawings and specs available at the City Clerk’s Office and regional plan rooms. Bids require 5 percent bid bonds, licensed general contractors only, and a 30 day bid withdrawal restriction. A zoning adjustment board will meet at 4:00 PM on a listed date to hear a 15 foot side yard variance at 3405 Tanglewood.
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Decatur
Alabama
City Hall
F. W. Dodge
Huntsville
Birmingham
Builder’s Exchange
Ae Mae
Code of Alabama
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City OF
J. Gilmer Blackburn
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Wolverine Drive
S.E. P.O
Board of Zoning Adjustment
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Vine Street
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Board OF Zoning Adjustment OF
F. D. Peebles, Jr
Traveling To Africa Becomes Popular Tourism Dream
Sylvia Porter describes East Africa as a developing major tourist draw. Uganda and Tanzania offer vast wildlife experiences from jeep safaris to Nile cruises. Airlines increase routes to Nairobi Kampala and Dar es Salaam though costs and infrastructure lag.
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Sylvia Porter
Uganda
Tanzania
Rob
Grant
Nile
Tanania
East Africa
New York City
Nairobi
Kenya
Kampala
Dar Es Salaam
U.S
New York
Executrix Quashes Will Notice in Estate Case
The document names Elverna Aldridge Irvin as Executrix of the Last Will and Testament of the deceased. A probate filing notes the will or a similar action may be barred, with dates referenced as 1-19-3-26-4-2 and related procedural steps.
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I. C. Almon
Morgan County
Elverna Aldridge Irvin
Herbert Hoover, Iowa Native, West of Mississippi President
Herbert Hoover of Iowa was the first president from west of the Mississippi River. The 31st President was born at West Branch, Iowa in 1874.
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Herbert” Hoover
Iowa
Mississippi River
West Branch
Live cattle prices on last Tuesday in New York market
The market lists late New York stock selections for good and choice cattle weighing 300 to 550 pounds. Prices range from 23.00 to 25.00 for good and choice. Dealers quoted 38.00 to 39.00, with a few at 39.50 to 40.00.
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Good and Choice
Choice Dealers
Few
Market Futures and Grain Prices From Decatur Ledger
Decatur market notes show cottonseed at 40 dollars per ton and milk prices for Grade A at 6.55 dollars per hundred. Manufactured milk at 3.20 per hundred, fats 0.055 above four percent direct ratio below four. No. 2 Wheat at 1.53 per hundred, No. 2 Milling Wheat at 0.95, No. 2 Soybean at 2.60.
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Ae Decatur
Nashville Livestock Auction Prices Report
Nashville Tenn AP cattle 200 alves 50 hogs 300 sheep 15 hogs barrows and gilts steady to 25 lower than Monday's close. U S 1 2 210 lbs 19.00 U S 1 3 195 240 lbs 18.00 18.75 sows steady to 50 lower. A few U S 1 3 350 500 lbs 15.00 16.00 cattle sales Monday slaughter class steers 700 990 lbs 25.50 26.75 good and choice 550 950 lb heifers 22.00 24.50 cows utility 17.00 19.00 canner and cutter 14.50 18.25 feeder classes steers 300 525 lbs 28.00 30.00 heifers
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Egg price report from Birmingham and Atlanta markets
Prices for eggs and poultry were steady amid ample supplies and fair to strong demand. In Birmingham retailers paid per dozen for Grade A large and other sizes, while Atlanta reported strong demand for live broilers and fryers with variable farm prices and moderate trading.
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Birmingham
Ala
Atlanta, Ga
Over the Counter Securities Quotation Note
NASD quotations show interdealer prices around 10 a m reflecting typical market levels. The report notes prices do not include markups or markdowns.
Stock Market Slips on Cautious Session Near Close
New York stocks fell in slow trading as caution prevailed and the Dow dropped 4.45 to 835.64. Volume for four hours was 5.33 million shares, below Monday. Great Western Financial led activity with a near one point loss, while McDonnell Douglas and others gained over a point. Gold and silver prices were mixed amid market uncertainty.
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Dow Jones
Wall Street
Great Western Financial Wn
McDonnel Douglas
Control Data
Raymond International
Penn Central
Campbell Red Lake
Dome
Benguet
American Stock Exchange
186 Donors Narrate Lawrence County Blood Drive Shortfall
Moulton and Lawrence County students organized a county wide blood drive at Lawrence County High School. From 223 donors, 37 were rejected for medical reasons, yielding 186 pints collected. Beta Club president Tony Stockton expressed disappointment the goal of 600 pints was not reached, though the total aids, with 150 pints last year serving as a benchmark.
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Moulton
Lawrence County High School
Lawrence County
Lawrence County High
Beta Club
Tony Stockton
Stockton
Local Political Announcements Include Morgan County Races
In Morgan County Alabama during the Democratic Primary on May 7 1968 candidates seek votes for Justice of the Peace Beat 1 Place No 2 Julian Hardy J Lester Smith and a Decatur Constable Beat 1 race urged support also listed are public notices Open Door Group meetings and local ads for services and lost and found items including a female collie and a found black and white dog.
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Justice of the Peace
Morgan County
Julian Hardy
J. Lester Smith
Decatur
Ala
Local Birth Announcements Highlight New Daughters and Sons
Mr. and Mrs. Fred F. Linley report a daughter born Monday at Decatur General. Mr. and Mrs. Walter R. Leeman welcome a daughter today at Decatur General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Alan Dee Terry announce a son Sunday at Baugh Wiley Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest E. Chandler greet a daughter Sunday at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Langham Jr. announce a daughter Monday at Lawrence County Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Nix report a daughter at Cullman Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Terry note a daughter today at Athens Limestone. Mr. and Mrs. Larry J. Elmore report a daughter today at Athens Limestone.
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Fred F. Linley
Cagle Ave
Decatur General
Walter R. Leeman
1St Ave
Decatur General Hospital
Alan Dee Terry
Town Creek
Baugh-Wiley
Ernest E. Chandler
74Th Ave
Baugh-Wiley-Smith Hospital
Roy Langham Jr
Town Creek 2
Lawrence County Hospital
Jerry Nix
Cullman Hospital
Gerald Terry
Athens
Athens-Limestone
Larry J. Elmore
Athens-Limestones Hospital
Starling Roosts Over Federal Buildings At Dusk
At dusk large flocks of starlings roost on federal buildings in Washington. The dense birds settle on ledges and façades as an evening spectacle, drawing attention from onlookers and photographers alike.
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Federal
Washington
Theft of construction equipment at Denver police HQ
In Denver the loss totals more than $1,000 as construction gear vanished from a rear addition to the police department headquarters. The theft is under investigation by local authorities.
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Denver
Colo
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McCartney
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