Guest Editorial Calls for Full Citizenship at 18
The Times endorses a constitutional amendment granting the right to vote at age 18 for all U.S. citizens. The piece argues for a unified national standard, cites past Voting Rights Act shortcomings, notes dual voting lists in 47 states, and highlights 18 as the threshold of adulthood backed by actions like military service, higher education, marriage, and adult trials. It cites Georgia, Kentucky and Alaska as early adopters.
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Decatur Area Weather Forecast With Warm Weekend
For Decatur and vicinity, today's high 84 and low 54, Sunday high 91. Partly cloudy today and tonight with a 50 percent chance of rain. thundershowers possible. Sunny and warmer Sunday with a 40 percent chance of rain tonight. Sunrise 5 49 a m, sunset 7 37 p m.
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Postman Turns Hero but Shuns Publicity
Ezra R. Childers a Decatur postman of 16 years on 12th Street SE helped avert a house fire after suffering burns on his hand and wrist. He serves about 450 residents, including a woman crippled by an automobile accident, for whom he carries mail to her den. He may receive a U S Post Office Department Superior Achievement award.
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Ezra R
Bill) Childers
12Th St
Childers
Decatur
U. S Post Office Department
Mail carrier saves woman from kitchen oil fire
On April 24 postman Childers entered the woman's house after noting a burning frying oil. He grabbed the pan, extinguished flames with a towel, and suffered singed eyebrows as hot oil splashed him while freeing the door. Supervisors viewed it as good publicity. he was nominated for a superior achievement award.
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Childers
Rate Increase Not Expected for Alabama-Tennessee Gas
Officials of the Alabama Tennessee Natural Gas Co say a Federal Power Commission rate rise approved Thursday will not affect local Tennessee Valley customers immediately. The action increases Texas Gulf Coast gas prices, which may raise consumer prices by August, but Sheffield based supplier Lewis Spartmess says area should feel no immediate impact. The Gulf Coast area supplies about 18 percent of interstate gas, serving the South, Midwest and East.
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Decatur
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East
Tickborne disease patterns rise in spring and summer
The physician notes more cases than all seven mountain states combined over 14 years. Highest incidence occurs in spring and summer, with weather affecting year to year. Suburban wooded growth and farm land reverting to forests increase exposure. Ticks parasitize dogs, mice, moles, and rabbits, causing high fever, bone and muscle pains, headaches, confusion, and a red spotted eruption. Prevention urged includes avoiding tick areas, protective clothing, thorough body checks, and daily pet inspections.
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Peters
Dollar rules ease with China as 1950 controls lifted
Treasury officials say a Friday decision relaxes finance limits with China. Banks may loan dollars to Chinese businessmen and act as intermediaries. U.S. firms can deposit dollars in Chinese banks or settle trades with China in dollars. Third countries in trade with China can also use dollars for payments. The change comes via a general license ending controls from December 1950.
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Emergency numbers for Alabama counties and services listed
A compact list of emergency contact numbers for Decatur, Limestone, Lawrence, Cullman, Morgan counties and Athens including sheriff and fire department lines. The notice advises calling hospitals or physicians for possible poisonings and dialing 911 or 0 for other emergencies with operator guidance.
Area Students Explore Career Opportunities at Conference
Thousands of Decatur City and Morgan County students attended Calhoun Junior College for the annual Job Opportunities Conference. Forty five colleges, industries, and services showcased education and employment options, many students making initial contacts with potential employers. Conference Chairman Steve Watkins called it highly successful and hoped results include local job pursuit after graduation.
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Union Denied At Wolverine Tube
The Wolverine Tube division of Universial Oil Products Co. in Decatur voted 409 to 327 against UAW representation in a secret ballot supervised by the NLRB. This sixth plant election follows a 1951 UAW victory and a later 69 day strike. 156 striking workers were replaced. Plant Manager A E Nash praised the vote and pledged cooperation to improve jobs.
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United Auto Workers Union
National Labor Relations Board
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Decatur
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Friday
John B. Luke
Michael Frost
Douglas Marshall
Job Opportunities Conference At Calhoun Junior College
Mercer Chason and Sidney Painter of the Muscle Shoals TVA properties department explained employment opportunities to students at the annual Job Opportunities Conference held Friday at Calhoun Junior College. Decatur High School students Margaret Wiggins Scotty Paine and Larry Weaver joined in the event.
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Sidney Painter
Properties Department
Muscle Shoals
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Calhoun Junior College
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Decatur High School
Margaret Wiggins
Scotty Paine
Larry Weaver
Gary Wilhite
Rogers Meir talks seek more aid and peace path in Middle East
Secretary Rogers and Mrs. Meir held a tense first session over Israeli withdrawal and future peace terms. Pinhas Sapir outlined Israel’s economic needs while Rogers pressed for possible U S aid, excluding commitments. Rogers canceled a kibbutz visit and flew in his own jet avoiding Arab territories. He ends a two week tour exhausted, pursuing U S stature as informal mediator.
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Mars life prospects dampened by cold dry conditions
Findings from Mariner missions suggest Earthlike life would struggle in Mars cold dry climate. Seasonal surface color shifts imply possible vegetation, with hues changing from gray brown in winter to blue green and black in spring and to purple brown in summer. Mariner 8 flight planned to reach Mars November 14.
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Mars
Mariner 8
Capp accused in campus harassment and political tension
The text reports that Capp faced a harassment campaign on campus, including vandalism and threats, with a university student claiming he invited her for a briefing on liberal views and made inappropriate advances in a suite. The article also mentions a NASA Mariner 9 mission milestone to reach Mars later.
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Councilman Martin Involved In Mishap
A two car collision near the Aquadome injured 17 year old John Bryan Dillard who was a passenger in a car driven by 16 year old Michael Garnett. Councilman Charles Martin 39 was treated and released. no charges were filed.
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Rigel
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Aaa-South End
Army custodian-secretary Higdon tied to Vietnam post clubs
Higdon, serving as custodian-secretary of about 30 enlisted men clubs near Saigon, ran day-to-day operations before a transfer to Redstone Arsenal. He faced charges filed last summer and the government plans to begin its case Monday with Glenn Faulks, a retired Army officer and Asia broker for Envoy International.
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Soybeans Lead Modest Gains on Chicago Board of Trade
European monetary worries spurred a tentative rise in agricultural exports as soybean futures edged up 1.5 to 4 cents a bushel on the Chicago Board of Trade. Soybean oil rose 8 to 26 points while soybean meal fell 40 points to near 120 points higher. Grain futures remained mixed with deferred options showing some improvement.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Lawrence County to Discuss Financial Status at Monday Meeting
Lawrence County officials plan a Monday meeting with the county commission to review finances. Rep Wayland Cross, Rep Tommy Carter, and Sen Joe Fine are expected to attend. Probate Judge W J Lee says expenses are rising with no new revenue, and the sheriff's department seeks deputy raises and two additional officers.
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Lawrence County
Wayland Cross
Courtland
Tommy Carter
Elkmont
Joe Fine
Russellville
W. J. Lee
Lee
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