Alabama reapportionment bill heads to federal court for approval
The Alabama Legislature's reapportionment measure, passed in a last chance special session and signed by Gov. Wallace, goes to a three judge federal court for approval. Lawmakers argue over pay for clerks and Beasley living allowances as they reconvene, amid claims of gerrymandering and racial concerns raised by Rep. Gray and Rep. Reed.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
George C. Wallace
House
Senate
Wallace
Federal
Needlepoint Memorial Begins Taking Shape For St Johns parishioners
Needlepoint work at St Johns Episcopal Church is forming seven prie-dieu covers in memory of Mrs. C Richard Parr Sr. Coordinated by Mrs. Joe Hagler, eight women have crafted the pieces since April, following a fund setup last year to honor her. Red Cross workers at 305 Cain St NE staff the blood donor line each Monday from 10 to 2, awaiting donors.
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Joe Hagler
C. Richard Parr Jr
Tom Johnson
Jimmy Wiley Jr
George H. Jones Jr
Barrett Shelton Sr
Hill Ferguson
George Adams
Red Cross
Cain St. NE
Jury Acquits Man In Cattle Theft Case
A Morgan County jury acquitted Kenneth W. Lorance of Fort Smith Arkansas of attempted cattle theft after a trial in Decatur. Lorance said he was moving a cow on River Road during a cattle buying trip and denied entering the trailer. He was represented by Travis Hardwick.
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Morgan County
Decatur
Kenneth W. Lorance
Fort Smith
Ark
Lorance
Bill Kappler
Wayne Anderson
James Fairbanks
Decature
Fairbanks
River Road
Arkansas
Somerville
Travis Hardwick
Needlepoint covers for church center altar display
Mrs Parr and Mrs Hall describe a stitchery project for a Birmingham church. A Birmingham artist designs canvas pieces for six covers and a larger center panel using Persian wool in cranberry blue and gold. Each cover features Biblical symbols and motifs with a cross and lamb on the center panel.
Hazel Green Man Faces Drug Charge at Decatur Boat Harbor
A Hazel Green man was arrested Tuesday at Decatur Boat Harbor and charged with illegal possession of drugs. He was transferred to Limestone County Jail after police arrested him and three others at 11 10 a.m. The three others faced intoxication charges and fines.
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Hazel Greenman
Decatur Boat Harbor
Limestone County
Wallace Seeks Blockbuster Role as Average Man’s Voice
One year after a gunman shot Gov. George C. Wallace in Laurel Maryland Wallace says he aims to reinvigorate the Democratic Party as the voice of the average man. The injury left him paralyzed from the waist down, altering his political path and public role.
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Montgomery
Ala
George C. Wallace
Democratic Party
Wallace
Laurel
Ling Sun Chu
Llace
Alabama
Cornelia
Court Decree On Secretary Pay Stirs Alabama Commission
Morgan County Commission postpones action on a circuit court decree ordering pay raises for its secretaries. The judges set new salaries and warned the panel to obey or appeal to the Supreme Court. The panel has not acted and faces potential broader raises if the decision stands.
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Morgan County Commission
Commission
Thornton
Dick) Fleming
Circuit Court
Tom B. Coggin
Limestone County
Newton B. Powell
Julian Harris
Alabama Supreme Court
Register’s Office
Powell
Anne Jennings
Coggin
Marilyn Meyer
R. L
Dick) Hundley
Supreme Court
Athens Plant Begins Work On Expansion
Athens Garment Co officials say a 2500 square foot addition is underway at the plant off U S 31 South. Rayburn Vinson, the plant manager, expects headcount to rise from 130 to 170 by year end as permanent press shirt production moves into the new area. The project will be built by Collins Supply Co with Burgreen Contracting doing the excavation.
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Athens Garment Co
Athens — Athens Garment Co
Rayburn Vinson
U. S. 31 South
Vinson
Shelbyville
Tenn
Athens
Limestone County Chamber of Commerce
Henry Blizzard
Wallace McDow
Collins Supply Co
Burgreen Contracting Co. Inc
Decatur Man Hurt in Two Car Crash at Local Intersection
A 40 year old Decatur man, James Fairbanks, was injured in a two car collision at Alabama 67 and Hickory Hills Road. He was taken to Decatur General Hospital by AAA Southend Ambulance and treated and released. The other driver was Opal L. Reid, 56, of Barrington, Ti.
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Alabama 67
Hickory Hills Rd
James Fairbanks
AAA Southend
Decatur General Hospital
Opal L. Reid
Barrington
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