Local Pageant Entrants and Withdrawals Highlight Contest Lineup
The list shows entrants Judy Gail Fortenberry Jennifer Ann French Nancy Jo Hanners Julie Kay Knighton Georgia Lou McCorkle Marilyn Ming and others ages 16 to 22 from Hartselle Athens Somerville and nearby areas. Mara Hunter and Virginia King withdrew this week citing travel problems.
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Judy Gail Fortenberry
Hartselle
Jennifer Ann French
Betty St
Nancy Jo Hanners
Julie Kay Knighton
15Th Ave
Georgia Lou McCorkle
Tuscumbia
Marilyn Francis
Missy) Ming
Athens
See Morris
Somerville
E Osborn
Sherwood
Sheri Lynn Smith
3Rd Ave
Pat Denise Steed
Susan Dianne Strickland
Mary Susan Thomas
Susan Lane White
Puckett Ave
Naomi Clara Wright
Mara Dianne Hunter
Jackson St
Virginia Ann King
Brookwood Dr
Miss Hunter
Miss Alabama Pageant regional preliminary in North Alabama
HATTIESBURG Miss Hugh Earl Oliver of Decatur will receive the bachelor of music at USC S May commencement. The pageant on May 2 9 presents top entrants described as smashing beauties and talented contestants in a regional event open to the public with no admission charge.
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Hattiesburg
Miss
Hugh Earl Oliver
Decatur
University of Southern Mississippi
Oklahoma
Miss King
Bob Horton
Alabama
Horton
Morgan County residency ruling blocks May 2 primary voting
Decatur businessman James E Wall challenged the Morgan County board over a one year residency rule for the May 2 primary. Judge Allgood issued a temporary restraining order extending through the May 30 runoff. The ruling found the residency duration unconstitutional but did not set a new requirement. The board cancelled registration sessions for May 30 and will reconvene June 5.
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Decatur
James E
Ed) Wall
Morgan County
Alabama
Allgood
Wall
Bell
Smith
Morgan County Board of Registrars
Fresh Bread and Grammar Oddities in Word Talk
Bernstein on Words surveys slang bread meaning money and old employment. It also examines grammar of possessives before participles with examples and notes on usage.
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Elizabeth A. Lackman
Philadelphia
H. W. Fowler
Caught by Viet Nam War Forces Seem To Involve Long Move
Specialists say the capture involved both U S and South Vietnamese assets. It remains unclear whether disassembly and transport by truck or river craft occurred or if moves happened at night camouflaged by day to avoid U S air attacks. The total journey likely took two to three months.
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United States
U. S
Morgan County Summer Class Program Set for June 5 to July 14
Morgan County School System outlines a Title I funded summer enrichment program for pre kindergarten to third grade, with over 500 expected enrollees. Elementary classes focus on reading and math at multiple schools including F. E. Burleson, Cotaco, Crestline, Danville, Eva, Falkville, Flint, Lacey's Spring, Priceville, Union Hill and West Morgan. Transportation not provided and pre kindergarten through third grade will be offered at most schools.
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Morgan County
F. E. Burleson
Cotaco
Crestline
Danville
Eva
Falkville
Flint
Lacey’s Spring
Priceville
Union Hill
West Morgan
Burleson
Morgan County Board of Education
Murder month memory of a steadfast husband
Mrs. Lee described her late husband who worked up to three jobs and slept four hours nightly. She noted her illness keeps her from working and questioned where money would come from. She recalled his chest and abdomen wounds from Morgan County days as a deputy and railroad guard, yet he survived each close call with his usual humor.
Protests Erupt Across Florida And New York Cities
Media and police confrontations mark student and public demonstrations. In Gainesville about 3,000 protesters faced tear gas and nightsticks as 250 officers dispersed the crowd and a riot vehicle nicknamed The Monster advanced against 500 protesters. Approximately 200 arrests were reported. Florida State University saw 35 arrests as 500 demonstrators blocked U.S. 90. New York City protests drew crowds up to 2,500.
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University of Florida
Gainesville
Highway Patrol
Florida State University
Tallahassee
U.S. 90
New York City
Calhoun To Share LEPA Grant With Police Academy
Calhoun Junior College Police Academy will share a 7.7 million LEPA grant approved this week for 1972-73 operating costs. The exact academy portion awaits final LEPA approval and may cover salaries for the director assistant director and instructors plus equipment. The grant requires a nine million dollar state local match and must be approved by the Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Agency. The funding takes effect July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun Junior College
Police Academy
Law Enforcement Planning Agency
LEPA
Jack Campbell
Campbell
Federal Law Enforcement Assistance Agency
Critical Hillsboro collision injures two Hillaboro men
A two car crash on Alabama 202 near Hillsboro left Leroy Pickett in critical condition at Huntsville Hospital after transfer from Decatur General. Sue Gene Moore, 28, spent a night at Decatur General. Ron Del Mason, 20, Cherokee, escaped uninjured. The crash occurred 9:40 p.m. 1 mile east of Hillsboro. Charles Durham received the award last year. J. D. Clanton of Limestone County schools will speak.
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Hillsboro
Lawrence County
Leroy Pickett
Huntsville Hospital
Decatur General Hospital
Sue Gene Moore
Alabama
Ron del Mason
Charles Durham
J. D. Clanton
Limestone County School System
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Bernstein
Theodore M. Bernstein
Huntsville
Governors Drive
Memorial Parkway
Kanekalon
Calhoun
Athens Jaycees
Ewell Smith
Dan Williams
Cochairmen
Jaycees
Jaycee
Ancl
Henry Blizzard
Jerry Barksdale
Athens College
George Williams
Johnny Russell
Richard Couch
Lee Kennemer
Athens High
Larry McCoy
Ron Trousdale
David Seibert
Athens- Limestone Opportunity Center
Humble
Frank Stephens
Decatur Shopping Center
Rogers
Everveme
BankAmericard
Florence
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