Right Enemies Made By Hoover Editorial
Guest editorial argues J Edgar Hoover built a powerful FBI from 1924 onward and generated enemies among leftists while keeping the agency mostly free of scandals. It lauds his longevity and dedication, noting FBI growth to about 15 000 staff and 6 700 agents and calling Hoover a national institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Montgomery Advertiser
J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
Theodore Roosevelt
Sam Ervin
North Carolina
United States
Weather and River Summary for Decatur Area
Forecast indicates Friday will see showers in Decatur and vicinity with possible river activity. Sunday appears drier with continued unsettled conditions and risk of showers later in the day.
Emergency Phones Sheriff in Hartselle and county crisis lines
Local emergency numbers for Limestone County include 353-0631 and 353-6256 for sheriff operations. Crisis Call Center numbers 355-8000 serve personal crises and poisoning inquiries, with guidance to dial 0 for unknown emergencies.
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Hartselle
Limestone County
66 Boots Wins Oklahoma Derby Consolation Title
The filly 66 Boots secures the consolation trophy while jockey Jerry Burgess guides her to a half-length victory over the field. Judge and Mrs J H Crow along with trainer David Fry observe the finish as track manager Mrs Bill Hedge presents the trophy.
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J. H. Crow, Jr
Bill Hedge
Boots
Jerry
Crow
66 Boots
Quarter-Horse Racing Judge Crow Misses Big Payout
Former Morgan County Circuit Judge J. H. Crow narrowly missed the top prize in a quarter horse race winning $67,000. Crow’s horse finished 0.03 seconds behind the winner amid a tight cluster of contenders with the margin just 14 inches.
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Jack Nicklaus
Rod Laver
Richard Petty
Morgan County
J. H. Crow
Country Club Rd
Crow
Crow shapes life around quarter horse racing and breeding
Tony Estes Crow has built a career around quarter horses, racing five fillies nationwide while raising colts for sale. He manages about 30 horses, turns derby-year horses into brood mares, and owns the record-holding stallion Uncle Vann plus several track records. Crow, 60, also serves as director of property management at Lurleen Wallace Developmental Center.
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Crow
Alabama Quarter Horse Association
Lonnie Russell
Boots
Rio Dioso
N. M
Lurleen Wallace Developmental Center
Grand Jury Indicts Twelve in Morgan County
The Morgan County Grand Jury indicted twelve persons on charges including grand larceny burglary forgery and related offenses. Listed defendants include Dennis Lamons Adlia Terry Wilma Hogan Billy Harris Lonnie Lovett Jerry Smith Robert Shell Marie Martin Carl Mo Ww Carl Kelso and Ably R. The document cites variety of property crimes and transportation offenses.
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Morgan County Grand Jury
Dennis Larry Lamons
Adlia Richard Terry
Wilma Jean Hogan
Billy Wayne ‘Harris
Lonnie Lovett
Jerry L. Smith
Robert Derriel Shell
Marie Martin
Carl D. Mo
Carl Wayne Kelso
Calendar of Events at Decatur Area Churches and Groups
A long list of church services, revival meetings, social events, and club gatherings in Decatur and surrounding areas. Highlights include Memorial Day services at Gum Springs Cemetery, homecoming and guest speakers at Red Oak Grove Methodist, Revivals at Austinville Church of God and Tanner First Baptist, a Decatur Civinettes meeting at Woodall’s Barbeque, Scout roundtable at Central Methodist Church, and a Decatur Lions garage sale. Events span Tuesday through Saturday with times from morning to evening and free admission for several programs.
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Red Oak Grove Methodist Church
Herbert Luker
Cullman
Alabama 36
Aco
Tanner First Baptist Church
David Lawler
Tor
Sixteenth Avenue Baptist Church
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Central United Methodist Church
Huge Cargo Jet Visits Huntsville Jetport
A C 5A Transport Plane touched down at Huntsville Decatur Jetport to fly an oversized truck to Spain. The aircraft carries 600 men or nine Greyhound buses in its enormous belly and has a 49 000 gallon fuel capacity. Captain Victor Barclay noted the plane may later stop at Charleston S C adding cargo as needed.
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Huntsville-Decatur
Spain
Greyhound
Victor Barclay
Huntsville
Redstone Arsenal
Barclay
Charleston
S.C
Paroles Granted by Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
Two Limestone County men and three Cullman County men received paroles. John W. Crank and Ernest Cecil Segier, both serving 18 months, were paroled. Limestone County inmates Zollie Church two years, George Ronald Cofield three years, and Billy Ray Taylor five years were released as well.
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Montgomery
Limestone
Cullman County
Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
John W. Crank
Ernest Cecil Segier
Limestone County
Probation Denied in Limestone Burglary Case
Circuit Judge Newton B. Powell denied probation for Billy Wayne Baker and Tommy Wayne Brown who each faced three counts of second degree burglary. Powell sentenced both to three years in prison to run concurrently. The pair were arrested earlier this year by Athens police. Ann Atkinson daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Atkinson 2312 Quince Dr SE will enter Vanderbilt University School of Nursing this fall on a scholastic scholarship.
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Athens
Limestone County
Newton B. Powell
Powell
Billy Wayne Baker
Tommy Wayne Brown
Ann Atkinson
J. B. Atkinson
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
Miss Atkinson
Southwestern University
Memphis
Regional mental health center to receive multi-county funding
Decatur pledges 9275 dollars and Morgan County 12950 dollars toward a satellite mental health facility to serve Cullman Moulton and Athens. The center will replace the current headquarters at 304 4th Ave SE and awaits approvals from the Alabama Development Agency Region Four HEW office in Atlanta before ARC final sign off.
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Decatur
Morgan County Commission
Cullman
Moulton
Athens
4Th Ave
Alabama Development Agency
Montgomery
Region Four
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Atlanta
Appalachian Regional Commission
Marines Reaffirm No Ground Combat Return
Friedheim stated on Monday that Marines would not be sent back into the war zone to protect U.S. forces. He called the idea a reintroduction of ground forces and said he would not consider such action a resumption of U.S. ground combat responsibility.
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Friedheim
U.S
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Decatur Daily
Eee Seakynorngs Baer Tae Tennessee Valley Printing Co., Inc
W. R. Shelton
Associated Press
Reral Motor Row
Decatur and Vicinity Miture
Dineaai Fermelly
Fame
Highway Patrol
Lawrence County
Athenaces
Tony Estes
Regular Baptist Church
Tuscumbia
Atures
Walden’s Chapel Church
West
Hartsette
Sparkman
Alabama Country Music Association
Somerville Ward
WSCS
Caddo
Decatur Saddie Club
Decatur Fairgrounds
5 Chapel
Memorial Ag
Gum Springs
Thomas Curry
Sundey
Tur
Forest Chapel United Methodist Church
Penseade
Osborne Brothers
Selle
Parkview Baptist Church
Beltline Rd
Churc
Committee On Church Cooperation
St. John's Episcopal Church
Austinville
Decatur Civinettes
Woodall’s
Athens Dental Societty
John R. Keahey
Bill Willingham
First Presbyterian Church
Robert T. McWhorter Jr
Alva Coggeshall
Crestview
John Lee
Iarlas Fuller
Jackson St. SE
Earle Neall
Aver Thornhill
Greenwood Dr. SE
Ron Pickell
E. A. Blackburn
Meadowbrook Rd
South Morgan County
Citizens Band
Hartselle Municipal Auditorium
Harmony United Methodist Church
Courtland
Ray Duvall
Rising Sun Lodge No. 29
F&am
Lakeview Elementary School
PTA
Margaret Vann
Decatur Schools
District 14 Nurses Association
Decatur General Hospital
Zetomen Bible Club
Louis Argend
8Th Ave
Roxie Oden
Rock Creek
W.5.c.s
First United Methodist Church
Maxley
Steven Bursey
David Wilkerson
Will St. SW
Newcomer’s Club of
Aquadome
Roundtable
Arrowhead
Boy Scouts of America
Central Methodist Church
Ned Frazier
Eagle Service
Thumb Garden Club
Ray Childs
AAUW
John M. Chenault
Cherokee la. SE
James C. McAnear
Meadus Rd
Golden Age Club
Ninth Street United Methodist Church
Albert Sander
Mothers Study Club
Decatur Country Club
Decatur Lions Club
Somerville Rd
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