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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1963

Page

5

Rival reporters chase scoops and forge alliances in Capitol

A veteran writer recalls the comp etitive press race to beat rivals for stories. He notes tactics from stacking decks during a card game to seeking tips from police and sheriffs offices. The piece stresses building trustworthy sources, avoiding panic, and verifying tips before publication.

Athens

Alabama education bills pass with beer tax into trust fund

Lawmakers approved trade school and junior college measures after amendments. Beer tax revenue will go to the Special Education Trust Fund for months, delaying new funding while existing schools receive funds. Bond money may support university center extensions and new institutions face future appropriations and accreditation questions.

Alabama Special Education Trust Fund State Board of Education

Bookmobile Route Schedule for Leggtown and Nearby Stops

The schedule lists bookmobile stops including Leggtown Camp's Store Salem Stanford's Grocery Salem Library West Limestone School Mt Rozell Ezell's Store Lester Library Union Hill Presbyterian Church Good Springs School Good Springs McConneil's Store with time windows from 9:20 a.m. through 2:15 p.m. at multiple locations.

Salem Stanford Salém West Limestone Mt. Rozell, Ezell’s Lester Union Hill Presbyterian Church Good Springs McConneil’s

Salem Springs Want Ads at Marbut's Store

Local want ads appear at Marbut's Store in Salem Springs, inviting readers to place notices and listings. Readers can seek services, goods, and opportunities, with payment and publication details available in-store.

Vast Census Counts Over 300000 Plant Species

A census shows today there are more than 300000 plant species and over one million animal species still living.

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