Open letter debates Alabama politics and race in Decatur
A May 1965 open letter from Garry H. Nungester Jr. urges a public retraction from Mrs. Richardson over editorial content about Governor Wallace and state politics. The missive cites House recess, school laws, and constitutional questions, signed by Young Americans for Conservative Action Decatur High School chapter and 51 others. A second letter responds praising Christian brotherhood and condemning racial agitation by Negro leaders, urging unity in the South.
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Decatur
Alabama
Fanny Richardson
Richardson
Alabama House of Representatives
Horton
Gilchrist
Senate
Wallace
Bessemer
Garry H. Nungester Jr
Young Americans For Conservative Action Decatur High School
Civitan Club Donates 250 Dollar Aid to Morgan County Association
Willie Lott president of the Hartselle Civitan Club presented a 250 dollar check to the Morgan County Retarded Children's Association. The gift was received by Marbut, Gail Hams, and Ray Al at the Rehabilitation Center during a local event last night.
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Willie Lott
Hartselle Civitan Club
Morgan County Retarded Children’s Association
Marbut
Gail Hams
Ray al
Bert
Retarded Children’s Association
Hartselle Club
The
Civitans
Decatur
Morgan County
Billy Carithers
Ice Chipping Vehicle Builds Path Through Solid Antarctic Ice
A new ice chipping machine in Antarctica carves through solid ice in a single pass removing eight inches per sweep. The device aims to speed winter roadwork and create travel routes across frozen terrain.
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Antarctica
Public Forum policy and reader letters policy note
The Decatur Daily explains that letters to the editor are published without names when requested, but the editor must know the sender's identity and address. Manuscripts are not returned.
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Decatur Daily
Sketches on Christianity and race leadership in South Alabama
Ronnie McCullough argues white Southerners must study the Bible and recognize Negro leaders as guiding ethical progress. He claims love and religious understanding can ease racial strife and urges acceptance of Black leadership as aligned with Christian values.
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South Alabama
South
Alabama
America
Africa
Ronnie McCullough
MCHS Key Club Installs New Officers in Ceremony
Morgan County High School Key Club installed new officers led by president Wayne Cobb and vice presidents Mikey Strickland Barry Mitchell with secretary Johnny Newman treasurer Gary Lawrence and Clyde Blankenship. Paul Burgess presided. Kiwanis members attending. Junior senior prom praised with Judi Elliott queen and Preston Newman king, theme A Summer Place. The Four Counts performed while the crowd celebrated.
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MCHS
Morgan County Key Club
Johnny Newman
Miles Strickland
Paul Burgess
Wayne Cobb
Barry Mitchell
Gary Lawrence
Tommy Putman
Regina Irwin
Hartselle
Morgan County High School
Key Club
Mikey Strickland
Clyde Blankenship
Kiwanis ‘Club
Kiwanis Club
Judi Elliott
Preston Newman
Huntsville
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Cotaco
Cotaco High School
Royce Goree
Patsy Clark
Betty Brown
Pat Madewell
Glenda Dean
Peggy Johnson
Barbara Hicks
Delores Cook
Pamela Lawrence
Lec
East Limestone High School
Patricia Anthony
Brenda Barnett
Virgie Christian
Martha Joe Coats
Sherry Hobbs
Jane Holand
Annette Jones
Kay Kelley
Wanda Kirby
Carolyn Lauderdale
Sandra Letson
Judy Martin
Martha Ann McLemore
Brenda Schrim
Cher
Peggy Brewer
Bert Smith
Reynde Ann
East Limestone
China
Mark Thomas
PTA
Willard Hillard
End
Pettus Menefee
James Leng
U.S
Sumehreys
East Moulton
Big Smith Clothes
Pharmacea
McHs Key Club
Tex
Texas
Westinghouse
Cooper Furniture & Appliances
Benk & Church Sts
Maytag
Admiral
Bank Street
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