One vote sway in Alabama Senate primary prompts runoffs
Rex Thomas notes Alabama turnout in the Democratic Senate primary fell short of 43 percent, with Sparkman winning 331,888 of 660,374 votes. A single extra vote per box could have forced a runoff, illustrating how pivotal individual ballots can be in close elections.
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Fifteen year old Gregory King Becomes Pro Pianist
Sixteen year old Gregory King of Lawrence County High School rose to professional status after a Birmingham recording session on April 30. He wrote the music for two songs with the help of local singers Ida Mae Priest and Vera Burgess, serving as accompanist for the Duet. The single is slated for release in about three weeks. King aims to pursue college music studies and a sustained career.
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Wallace plans Michigan and Maryland primaries ahead
Gov. George C. Wallace concentrates on Michigan and Maryland with May 16 primaries after eight contests. He also enters West Virginia's primary this Tuesday, while California write-in prospects loom. The schedule pairs rallies in Farmington Lansing Muskegon Grand Rapids Dearborn and final events in Maryland before results.
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Gregory Debuts With Church Piano After Early Start
Inside By Libby Jarvinen recounts Gregory's musical journey from age five, learning by ear, playing for church at thirteen, and training under Mrs. J. H. Gilchrist. He performs Sundays, studies late, and practices at church or friends’ homes while exploring violin and organ.
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Hartselle Park may bear Sparkman name amid funding hurdle
HARTSELLE city officials seek to name the Nanceford Drive park after U. S. Senator John Sparkman but face a federal rule barring living-person naming on federally funded projects. HUD approved a 50 000 recreation grant for American Legion Park and adjoining lands, to be matched by the city, as the 46 acre project expands.
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Madison Man Shot To Death
Madison law enforcement hunt for Richard Malone a Madison man wanted in the fatal shotgun slaying of George Orr 28 at a Balch Road house north of Madison Orr native of Hartselle funeral services to be announced by Reynolds Funeral Home First degree murder warrant issued and suspect fled in a late model vehicle with aid from Limestone County deputies and Madison police officers
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Madison
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Hartselle
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Limestone County Sheriff’s Department
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Wade Rogers
Balch
Price posting rules for prescription druggists under price freeze
A.S. asks if base prices must be posted in drug stores. answer confirms yes as prescription drugs are retail and fall under Price Commission posting rules. For details, request IRS Publication S-3010 from IRS Huntsville.
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Decatur Daily Crisis Numbers Guide Police and Sheriff Lines
A public notice lists emergency and crisis contact numbers for the Decatur area. It includes sheriff and highway patrol lines, a Crisis Call Center at 355-8000, and hospital or physician guidance for poisoning or emergencies.
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