Steelman brothers charged with first degree murder in Alabama
Emphasis Two Somerville area brothers Wallace and Dean Steelman were charged with first degree murder after a quarrel near Cotaco ended with the death of Thurston Bell on Alabama 36 near Lacey's Spring. Bell was shot in the back of the head while driving with a companion. The Steelmans are free on $6,000 bond each.
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Whisky Rebellion echoes as LIRR strike disrupts 8 000 riders
Long Island Rail Road executives reportedly drank at a luncheon prompting a walkout by operating staff. Union leader Harold J. Pryor said the rule against drinking on duty was violated, though the railroad argued it applied only to non executives. A temporary restraining order ended the action within hours. Also, two art world figures died: James J. Rorimer of the Met and Duncan Phillips of Washington.
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Marines Crush Viet Cong Forces and Air Teams Down MIGs
U S Marines reportedly wiped out most of a Viet Cong force in South Viet Nam on Thursday while American planes shot down their 12th Communist MIG over North Viet Nam. A U S Air Force spokesman denied Peking charges that American fighters entered Red China to attack a Red Chinese plane.
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Grand jury targets election law violations in Limestone County
A Limestone County grand jury urges stricter enforcement to curb improper election help and privacy violations. The panel faults poll practices seen in photos and calls for sheriff escorts to arrest violators, noting instances where multiple officials aided voters contrary to the law.
Voting delays in Limestone County prompt machine push
Long lines at primary polling led Limestone County officials to urge purchase of more voting machines and to shorten polling places. A record 888,000 voted nationwide that day while many left due to delays. Lawrence County faced no machine issues but faces funding strain.
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City Policy Manual Printed in Decatur
City official Larkin Yates prepared a policies and procedures manual for city officials and department heads. The unwritten constitution style document covers many administrative issues faced during his tenure and is bound as a loose-leaf notebook.
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City Employee Guidelines Outline Pay Benefits and Leave
The document details city employee policies on pay days and advances, travel reimbursements at 10 cents per mile, uniform and shoe allowances for firemen and policemen, monthly department meetings, two daily breaks, and up to 27 paid absence days including five holidays. Sick leave accrues up to 120 days with limits, and vacation offers two weeks after six months.
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County Wide Garbage Collection Plan Adopted
Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control authorized refuse officials to survey garbage conditions in the county. The board acted unanimously to preempt trash problems by inspecting current disposal practices and identifying measures to prevent litter and waste buildup.
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County studies financing plans for countywide refuse system
The County proposes several financing options for a countywide garbage collection system offered free to the county with no obligation to accept any proposal. W T Garrison notes a detailed countywide study and report soon. The board views Morgan area trash as not critical but rising with growth.
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Big Counties Face Tax Changes in Alabama
Birmingham legislator Rep. George Bailes Jr. says the big counties will push for tax structure changes next year but vows not to overrun small counties. He notes Gov. Wallace’s power and Lurleen Wallace’s strong nomination win may offset big county gains from recent court ordered legislative reapportionment.
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Alabama political balancing act shapes post election power
Rex Thomas reports on how Governor Wallace and his potential allyship with his wife in the Senate will shape veto power and committee placement. Big counties seek favorable tax and road bond changes, while small counties push for more funding and redistribution within Alabama’s minimum program system.
Dukes Reenters Local Campaign Amid August Election Buzz
Bill Dukes surfaces as a likely challenger to City Commissioner Wilson Morgan in the August 18 vote if Morgan runs. Dukes previously failed to oust Commissioner F. S. Hunt two years ago while Alabama politics feature debates over highway bonds, desegregation, and a wave of partisan posturing.
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Pick) Hunt
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