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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1966

Page

26

Two Year Colleges Grow Across the United States

The piece surveys the expansion of junior colleges since 1947, noting enrollment rising from 250,000 to about 1.25 million and total institutions from 600 to over 800. It highlights programs, tuition-free plans in New York City and California, and expansions in Florida New Jersey Pennsylvania Ohio and Illinois.

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Candidates to Speak Out at Jaycee Meet

Six local Democratic runoff candidates will speak on issues at a Decatur Jaycees sponsored program. They include Morgan County Sheriff, County Board of Revenue and Control, and State Senate runoff hopefuls. The 30 minute telecast will air on Channel 4 with radio coverage and five minute speaking slots for each candidate. The Lyons Hotel hosts the bi monthly Jaycee meeting where the program originates.

Decatur Jaycees Morgan County Thornton-Dick Fleming David Sandlin County Board of Revenue and Control Paul Collier William V. Wadsworth State Senate Daren Easter Bob Harris Bob Young Jaycee Channel 4 Young Lyons Hotel Jaycees Jaycees Organization

Wallace highway push faces funding and timing hurdles

The article discusses ongoing interstate highway projects across Alabama. Supporters and opponents weigh Wallace administration progress with claims the state lags behind. Plans note multiple routes crossing the state from east to west and west to northeast require money, time and effort.

George Wallace

Unclear Interstate Completion Timeline and Cooking Tips

The text discusses an unfinished interstate project expected to take many more years beyond 1972 and notes uncertainty about the completion date. It also provides a brief cooking tip to simmer canned tomatoes with seasonings until reaching desired sauce consistency.

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