Wallace Victory in Alabama Democratic primary tone
The Morgan County report notes Wallace unpledged electors winning by a wide margin amid national party defiance. In Alabama turnout shows a lopsided result with several unpledged tickets leading and Wallace in Indiana awaiting returns. County races highlight Rupert Abercrombie ousting the incumbent commissioner 942 to 800 in district four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Alabama
National Democratic Party
George Wallace
Morgan County
Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control
Rupert Abercrombie
James Lynn
Morgan County Race Results Stir Runoff Talk
Morgan County voters favored Harrison Hill in a June 2 runoff against Cleo Teague after Hill won 4 770 to 3 523. The unpledged slate swept 10 in a four to one statewide pattern. Bob Jones beat Huntsville's Dave Archer three to one district wide and Archer conceded at 11 p.m. Tuesday. Probate judge T C Almon led his lone opponent. Officials expect canvass completion late today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Hil
Cleo Teague
Hill
Teague
Bob Jones
Huntsville
Dave Archer
Archer
Jones
Morgan County
Democratic Executive Committee
T. C. Almon
Morgan
Redemptive Choices That Shape Our Tomorrow
A preacher argues that only redemptive choices can change life. Past triumphs over temptation build character, while nations illustrate futures chosen. By choosing Christ, grace and power begin to alter daily life, directing tomorrow toward a renewed quality of living. Seek first the kingdom of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.B
Herbert Agar
Germany
Hitler
Russia
Christ
Kingdom of God
First county use of vote machines in Morgan County
Voters faced long lines as polls closed with Morgan County using new machines at multiple locations. Observers praised speed and simplicity overall but noted issues at Westside Elementary School including a missing slate and possible faulty mechanism. Unpledged voters at Massey Box 2 reported 72 votes to the pledged group zero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Hartselle
Morgan County
Westside
Democratic Executive Committee
Morgan GOP picks delegates to support Goldwater
Members of the Morgan County Republican party met for a county convention and elected seven delegates to the state convention, all pledged to back Goldwater supporters for the national delegation. Also chosen were alternate delegates and county officers with a June 5–6 state convention in Montgomery where Goldwater will be the keynote speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Morgan County
Land
Barry Goldwater
Morgan
Paul Robinson
Roland Oliver
Gerald Paulson
W. B. Henderson
Donald Mayhall
Francis Richerson
Seldon Penn
John D. Chandler
Claude Lavender
Loyd Troeltzsch
Craig Olson
Bill Spink
Pat Anderson
Lewis Dement
Montgomery
Sen. Goldwater
Loyd Troe- Itzsch
Bill Washington
Betty Bostwick
C. J. Rodgers
Fred Powell
Reneau Carrell
Leon Barnett
A. J. Glazer
Morgan Gop
Wallace Claims Vote Yet Welsh Holds Indiana Primary Lead
Governor Wallace campaigned against Johnson civil rights bill and won a protest vote in Indiana but Democratic Gov. Welsh maintained the presidential contest lead with 355,632 votes to 165,437 for Wallace. Goldwater led Republicans with 227,703 votes while Stassen gained 91,119. Beckwith and Ettl also won GOP votes in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter R. Mears
Indianapolis
Ind
George C. Wallace
Alabama
Matthew E. Welsh
Johnson
Indiana
Wallace
Arizona
Barry Goldwater
Minnesota
Harold E. Stassen
Welsh
Goldwater
Stassen
Frank Beckwith
Joseph G. Ettl
South Bend
Congressmen Hold Leads In Alabama Nomination Battle
Alabama seven congressmen seeking reelection advance to final statewide vote for Democratic renomination. A black candidate was defeated by a 10 to 1 margin, with six incumbents advancing as race moves to Page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Alabama
Four Negroes Are Winning In Macon
In Macon County Alabama four Black candidates led the Democratic primary ticket for separate county offices. One candidate faced a possible runoff against a white incumbent, with sufficient uncounted ballots remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Tuskegee
Ala
Markets At A Glance From New York AP
Markets show gains across stocks and commodities with heavy trading. Bonds remain frosty steady while some corporates rise. grains mostly higher with modest to strong activity in Wheat and Corn. Soybeans weak on liquidation. Livestock steady to higher including hogs up to 16.15 and slaughter steers up to 22.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Senate floor clash over civil rights bill follows primary results
AP reports that Tuesday's primary results sparked political exchanges on the Senate floor over the long-debated civil rights bill. Defense Secretary McNamara said the United States will continue aerial reconnaissance missions over Cuba regardless of Soviet action on missile batteries installed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Robert S. McNamara
United States
Cuba
Lee defeats Isaac Johnson in Lawrence County probate judge race
Unofficial returns show W. J. Lee defeating Isaac Johnson Jr in the Democratic primary for probate judge. Lee, a former board of revenue member and state legislator now a farmer, leads by a solid margin with 3 678 votes reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Lawrence County
W. J
Bill) Lee
Board of Revenue
Isaac Johnson, Jr
Lee
Cross defeats Burks in educator election with most votes
With 44 of 46 boxes counted Silas B. Cross leads Woodrow Burks 4,266 to 2,367 for superintendent of education. Ernest Shelton appears re-elected circuit court clerk 4,009 to 2,566 over Courtland High School principal Don Parker. Gist leads Gentry 4,110 to 2,299 for Southwest Board of Education. Hopkins trails Patterson 3,489 to 2,710. E Tommy-Terry appears set for results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Silas B. Cross
Woodrow Burks
Cross
Burks
Ernest Shelton
Courtland High School
Don Parker
Board of Education
Southwest District
Ernest Gist
Wayne Gentry
Gist
Moulton
L. P. Hopkins
Leon Patterson
E. Tommy- Terry
Lawrence
Limestone County returns show Roberts leading for school superintendent
Unofficial results from Limestone County display incumbent Georges Roberts ahead for a third term with 3 010 votes over Pettus 2 335 and Lewter 1 445. Swinea leads circuit court clerk with 1 754 votes, Edgeman 1 500, plus others. Runoffs set for June 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Limestone County
Georges Roberts
Lewis_J. Swinen
Roberts
Mooresville-Belle Mina
C. S. (Stout) Pettus
Elkmont
T. J. Lewter
Pettus
Lew
James L. Massey
Piney Chapel Junior High School
Swinea
Edgeman
George Wallace
Bob Jones
Dave Archer
Jack Owens
Public Service Commission
Unofficial Cullman County election runoffs and results
Complete but unofficial returns show Ruth Gasser and B E Nail in the circuit court clerk runoff with Gasser 3289 votes, Nail 2771, Herman Plunkett 2568, Hollis Laney 1110. Ray and Bullard lead commissioner of education Place 3. Ray 1902, Bullard 1755, Grantham 1703, Ryder 905. Congressional results include Carl Elliott 5030 over Tom Bevill 2322 in the Seventh. Folsom leads PSC race with 3736. Brewer 5474, Kelley 327, Shelton 1636. Presidential electors tallied with various totals. ad for used furniture from Exchange Furn. Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullman
Cullman County
Ruth—Gasser
B E. Nail
Ray
Bullard
Frank Grantham
F. S. Ryder
Carl Elliott
Tom Bevill
James E
Big Jim) Folson
Folsom
Alabama, Public Service Commission
Jack Owens
Eugene
Also Mentioned on This Page
City Hall
Lonnie Pettey
Eastwood Ave
O. M. Tucker
Clearview St
James H. Martin
Iris St
James C. Pressnell
Morgan County Sheriff’s Forces
Eratic
North
Clifford Fulford
Fulford
Associated Press
Allen
Coe
Crommelin
Langan
Blair
Brantley
Price
Watts
Brewer
Kelley
Shelton
Casey
Evans
Gallion
Haltom
Ayers
Giles
Hanes
Skidmore
Mathews
Harrison
Mizell
Hardwick
Scott
Harrison Hill
Goldie
Rious
Congressmen
Limestone
Carl Edgeman
Edward Christopher
W. B
Sonny) Crutcher
Wilton Pepper
Marion R. Sims
Grady Holland
Russell Thorneberry
L. E
Gene) Powell
H. F
Hub) Pugh
Connor
John
Joseph N. Langan
Jim Allen
Jerry Coe
Ralph
Shorty) Price
John Watts
Edmund Blair
J. E. Brantley
Albert Brewer
Joley B. Kelley
Barrett C. Shelton
John S. Cage
Albert H. Evans, Jr
MacDonald Gallion
Bert. Haltom
Jack Giles
Harry Ayers
Lace
Art Hanes
E. ’. Skidmore
C. G., Allen
Pete Mathews
Frank Mizell
Karl Harrison
Jud) Scott
Democratic National Committee
J. E. Folsom
Raymond Weeks
Eugene Connor
Exchange Furn. Co
Moulton St
Quickies
Ken Reynolds
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!