Dave Davis Faces McLemore In District 4 Runoff
Limestone County voters advance to an unofficial runoff for the District 4 seat on the board of revenue. Dave E. Davis leads with 589 votes to Grady McLemore's 362 as 39 of 40 precincts report. Other candidates Leon Carter, William R. Gordon, James Massey, and E Lavon Coffman trailed. Lawrence W. Evans did not seek reelection.
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Athens
Skiember
Board of Revenue
Dave E. ‘Davis
Grady McLemore
Leon Carter
William R
Billy) Gordon
James Massey
E. Lavon’ Coffman
Lawrence W. Evans
Limestone County returns in party primary results
In Limestone County Harold L. Smith leads Place 1 with 3274 votes to 1457 for Leo Hampton. Malcolm Pepper defeats Robinson Jr 2774 to 2085 for Place 2. Jim Wright Todd did not seek reelection. Grady Holland wins a fourth term in Revenue District 2. Senate race favors Jim Allen over Armistead Selden. Overall turnout under 6,000 of 16,000 eligible voters.
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Harold L. Smith
Leo Hampton
Limestone County Board of Education
Smith
Price Black
Malcolm Pepper
Robinson Jr
Jim Wright Todd
Board of Education
Grady Holland
Board of Revenue District 2
Russell Thorneberry
Limestone County
Jim Allen
Senate
Armistead Selden
Bob Smith
J. E. Folsom
John G. Crommelin
Frank R. Stewart
D. L. Rosenaul
C. S. Pettus
Limestone
L. J. Swinen
Brewer sworn in as Alabama governor after Wallace death
Former Gov George Wallace died prompting James Brewer to be sworn in as Alabama governor. Brewer announced state offices would close for the rest of the week and flags fly at half staff. The Wallace family attended the oath and Brewer praised Wallaces quiet charm and urged patience as the transition began. Relatives and officials from across the nation sent condolences and messages to the new governor.
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Caneek
Milo B. Howard Jr
State Department of Archives
Brewer
Alabama
John Patterson
Howard
United States
George Wallace
Martha Farmer Brewer
Becky
Allison
Dan Brewer
Decatur
W. K. Stephenson
First Baptist Church of
Gov.Brewer
Wallace
Morgan County voters elect local officials and delegates
Four individuals were elected for county offices including ams for chairman Evelyn Loney of Somerville for place 5 on the Morgan County Board of Education and Charles E Poole for justice of the peace Precinct 16 place 1. Executive committee members and delegates to the state Republican Convention were named with multiple candidates listed. Former U S Congressman Jim Martin arrived to speak as Roland Oliver noted delays. Ivy League colleges were listed, and aides to Mrs Wallace were resigning to support a third party presidential bid. Guards accompanied Gov Brewer and his family to Montgomery. Judge Almon’s oath book was used for Brewer’s swearing in as lieutenant governor in 1967.
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George Wallace
Alabama
James Parsons
Wallace
Lee Wal
Capitol
National
Bréwer
Decatur
Morgan County
T. C. Almon
Brewer
Bobbie
Shedi Ewing
Said
Ee Wallace
Presirach Johnson
Hubert Humphrey
Executive Mansion
de Brewer
Montomery
Ams
Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control
Evelyn Loney
Somerville
Morgan County Board of Education
Charles E. Poole
Danville
O’Neal_ T
Price
Flint
Justice of the Peace
George Dett
Kenneth Bonifay
O'Neal Browder
James Douthit Jr
Doris Lee Mack
Roy Morris
Seldon Penn
Albert Perry
Leslie S. Perry
Dorohhy Richerson
Jimmy Tucker
Mary Williams
Charles E.poole
Roland Oliver
Paul De‘Celles
Louis DeMent
Roy W. Freeman
H. G. Williams
Sid King
Estelle Wagnon
George Leon Barnett
O’neal Browder
James David Dowthit Jr
Fred Papenburg
Francis Richerson
Jimmy A. Tucker
Mary Samord Williams
Lewis DeMent
George T. Blair
U. S
Jim Martin
Birmingham
Eral
Judge Almon
Lawrence County Runoffs Set After Board of Education Vote
In Lawrence County the district based elections produced runoffs for two board of education seats and the two commissioner districts. John Mitch Roberts led Parker 1666 to 1122 with Ernest Terry Jr third at 826. Senate race went to Jim Allen 1500 over Armistead Selden 1438. turnout under 3,000 of 15,000 eligible.
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Board of Education
John Mitch Roberts
Garth L. Parker
Roberts
Parker
Ernest Terry Jr
Lawrence County
E. Tommy Terry
Courtland
Edmond Todd
Terry
Terry Lee Terry
Northwest Commissioners
Lewis Sanderson
B. S. Sprinkle
Sanderson
Town Creek
Silas B. Cross
Jim Allen
Armistead Selden
Hough Retains School Post In County Board Race
Veteran incumbent Karl Hough defeated challenger P. Turney for Place 5 on the Morgan County School Board in Tuesday's election. The Democratic primary contest narrowed to Hough and Turney as the county votes were tallied.
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Karl Hough
Political P. Turney
Morgan Board
Morgan Leads JP Race In Beat 1 Despite Runoff Contention
Lester Smith led with 1 569 votes to 981 for incumbent Julian Hardy, 38 6 percent of ballots, short of a runoff. Bobby Kennedy 605, William L Falls 523, I K McLain 392 trailed in June 4 runoff. In constable race, H G Hunter 1 159 and James T Coffey 1 040 lead toward runoff. Lovelady 943, Elmer N Simon 292. Winners of both runoffs face no opposition in November elections.
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Lester Smith
Julian Hardy
Smith
Bobby Kennedy
William L. Falls
IC. E. McLain
H. G. Hunter
James T
Tim) Coffey
Hunter
Cofey
Lovelady
Elmer N
Wallace Elector Candidates Lead in Alabama Primaries
In Alabama primaries, Allen and Smith led presidential elector slates pledged to George C. Wallace. Andrews and Whaley won clear leads in the 3rd and 2nd districts as returns rolled in. Bowers narrowly led in the 6th with a runoff imminent, while Manley and Flowers faced a runoff in the 5th. Republican incumbents oppose in November. Arnold Debrow won the 1st District nomination without opposition.
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George C. Wallace
Smith
University of Alabama
Hill
Senate
Small Business Advisory Council
Folsom
Crommelin
Stewart
Andrews
Ozark
Bob McDonald
Whaley
Mary Grice
Bromley
Bowers
Jefferson County
John Harper
Bobby Phillips
Richard Manley
Demopolis
Tuscaloosa
Walter Flowers
Manley
Flowers
Bill Nichols
Tom Bevill
Bob Jones
Arnold Debrow
Wallace 4 Continued from Page 1
The text notes Wallace extended campaign activity during his wife's illness but cut trips when she worsened. After Dr. King’s murder he increased security at the Montgomery mansion and governor’s office and used plainclothes troopers on a Texas trip. He may hire private security. Brewer could offer state troopers.
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Wallace
Martin Luther King Jr
Montgomery
Texas
Albert Brewer
Nelson wins fourth straight primary for board seat
Unofficial totals show Nelson leading with 921 votes, Robinson 349, Nichols 337, and Woodall 126 after the final box. Nelson vows to work for supporters and expresses pride in being chosen representative. Both Nelson and Abercrombie face no opposition in November.
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Nelson
Nichols
Robinson
Troy D. Woodall
Abercrombie
Kennedy May Share Delegates In Indiana Contests
Kennedy could share with Branigan in Indiana where 63 Democratic convention delegates are at stake while Nixon takes all 26 Republican votes. Kennedy slate in D C leads Humphrey rivals with all 23 votes. A GOP slate backing Nixon and Rockefeller defeats Reagan favored slate in D C.
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Kennedy
Branig
Indiana
Nixon
District of Columbia
Humphrey
Washington
D.C
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
California
Ronald Reagan
Fleming Wins Long Runoff Bid For County Chair
In a tight Democratic primary, Dick Fleming overtook Wadsworth after a late surge to secure the top vote total and force a runoff. Wadsworth had led early, Fleming gained momentum as results came in from Decatur and rural areas, final margins show Fleming ahead by 358 votes. The runoff will decide who faces Republican Red Williams for the chairmanship.
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Fleming
Wadsworth
McClendon
Decatur
Lurleen Wallace
H. G
Red) Williams
Williams
Guy D. Roberts
Roberts
Burial services for Henry with union president role noted
Survivors include widow Sue Henry daughter Kathy Sue Henry and three sons Tommy Joe Donald Henry. Pallbearers named Bill Foote Leroy Thomas Farris Powers Bud Hill Howard Burks J. W. Dunkin. Mr Henry belonged to Cedar Creek Freewill Baptist Church and the body will lie in state at home then move to the church for services. Champion works at Fruehau and serves as president of Aluminum Workers International Union Local 203.
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Sue Henry
Kathy Sue Henry
Tommy Joe Henry
Donald Hen
Bill Foote
Leroy Thomas
Farris Powers
Bud Hill
Howard Burks
J. W. Dunkin
Henry
Cedar Creek Freewill Baptist Church
Champion
Fruehau
Aluminum Workers International Union
City adopts new salary schedule for department heads
The commission approves updated bi weekly pay ranges for city heads based on time and experience. Fiscal officer rises to 237 308, City Clerk 250 324, Revenue Officer 237 308, Police Chief 324 414, Fire Chief 293 376, City Engineer 340 434, Street Superintendent 237 308, Sanitation Director 213 278. Four other heads remain unchanged. Also approved is increasing personnel department appropriation from 9960 to 12900 after hiring a full time personnel director.
Decatur High Band Prepares Spring Concert Fundraiser
The Decatur High School band presents its annual spring concert Friday at 8 p.m. at the school. Proceeds benefit the band uniform fund.
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Decatur High School
SBA Meeting Postponed After Governor's Death
The Small Business Administration advisory committee meeting planned for Thursday and Friday here was postponed due to the death of Gov. Lurleen Wallace. Chairman Guy Roberts and State Director Paul Brunson said the meeting would be rescheduled.
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Small Business Administration Advisory Committee
Lurleen Wallace
Guy Roberts
Paul Brunson
Flower Show Delayed by Governor Wallace’s Funeral
The Spring Flower Show, sponsored by the Decatur Federation of Garden Clubs, chaired by Mrs Avery Jr., postpones public opening from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday. Entries will be accepted at the original times.
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Lurleen ‘B. Wallace
Avery , Jr
Decatur Federation of Garden Clubs
Decatur Sears Store Ranks First in Zone Sales
Decatur Sears Roebuck and Co. lead 26 stores in zone during April Sears Days Sale with highest sales increase. F. E. Cook of Memphis zone manager announced the promotion details. Morgan County Sheriff's deputies filed two charges Tuesday for high way intoxication.
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Sears, Roebuck and Co
Decatur
Sears
F. E. Cook
Memphis, Tenn
Morgan County Sheriff's Department
Notes of Interest at Decatur Country Club Meeting
Members in grades 9 to 12 will meet May 22 at 7 p.m. at the club to elect officers and plan the year. Kenneth Rysedorph and Woody Kyle are mentioned with local addresses.
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Decatur Country Club
Kenneth Rysedorph
Athens 3
Woody Kyle
6Th Ave
Decatur
Athens Fairways
Obituary Notice for Mrs Clara Gordon
Mrs Clara Gordon is buried in Calhoun Cemetery. She is survived by one daughter Mrs Darrow G Hopkins Laurel Mississippi two sons Carver W Gordon Decatur and Aubrey G Gordon Birmingham 19 grandchildren three great J B Reeves Laurel and Mrs Kathryn Repair New Orleans
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Calhoun Cemetery
Darrow G. Hopkins Laurel
Miss
Carver W. Gordon
Decatur
Aubrey G. Gordon
Birmingham
J. B. Reeves
Laurel
Kathryn ‘Repair
New Orleans
Funeral services for Tom L. Pike at Lacey's Spring
Funeral services for 79 year old Tom L. Pike of Lacey's Spring will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday. He leaves two sons Warren Pike of Dallas Texas and Olen Pike. two sisters Rovettown.
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Lacey
Tom L. Pike
Warrenke
Dallas
Tex
Olen Pike
Cey
Rovettown
Willis Burl Proctor 89 Funeral at Hartselle First Methodist
Willis Burl Proctor 89 of Hartselle died at a local hospital at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Hartselle First Methodist Church with Rev. Ralph Bates and Rev. E. M. Barnes officiating. Burial follows at Moulton Municipal Cemetery Peck Funeral Home of Hartselle directing. Proctor was a Mason and former railroad employee and retailer who later ran a wholesale grocery in Hartselle before retiring in 1956. He is survived by his wife Mary Lea Proctor three sons Lofton Proctor Crown Point Ind Earle Proctor Moulton Rev Russell Proctor Leeds eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Pallbearers listed. The body lies in state at the funeral home one hour prior to services.
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Hartselle
Willis Burl Proctor
East Hickory St
Hartselle First Methodist Church
Ralph Bates
E. M. Barnes
Moulton
Peck Funeral Home
Mary Lea Proctor
Lofton
Crown’ Point
Ind
Earle ‘Proctor
Russell Proctor
Leeds
Kyle Sivley
Ray Stephenson
Millard Hall
James Holder
Millard Jackson
George F. Carroway
Proctor
Houston Heart Patient Dies After Transplant Among Three
A St Luke's Hospital report states James B Cobb of Alexandria Louisiana died eight hours after complications. The note followed two other heart transplants within five days as part of a Houston medical effort.
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Houston, Tex
St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital
James B. Cobb
Alexandria
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