Black Administrators Urged for Athens School Posts
The Limestone County Voters League urged the Athens Board of Education to hire Black administrators and reopen Milter Elementary for community use. The group, led by Sammy Lucas and Bennett Higgins, pressed for Black representation, student participation, and a joint plan with local organizations.
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Athens
Limestone County Voters League
Athens Board of Education
Board of Education
League
Voters League
Sammy Lucas
Bennett Higgins
Higgins
Limestone County
Four Indicted In Huntsville Marijuana Case
A federal grand jury indicted four men on conspiracy to smuggle marijuana. Warrants issued. arrests to follow. The case stems from a March seizure of over 1,000 pounds at North Huntsville Airport aboard a plane flown from Jamaica by a federal undercover agent. Suspects include Steven Allen Jewel, Johnny Freeman Bailey, William Young Smith Jr, and Steven Doyle Cavender. Virgil Jewel remains at large.
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Lister Hill Jones
Decatur
Huntsville
North Huntsville
Jamaica
Steven Allen Jewel
Georgia
Johnny Freeman Bailey
Trooper Describes Wallace Shooting
Alabama trooper Capt. E C Dothard said the governor had a larger security detail than usual during the Laurel Maryland rally where Governor Wallace was shot. He noted 12 federal and state agents were in the area and that shifts on duty allowed for extra personnel.
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Montgomery
Ala
E. C. Dothard
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Laurel
Dothard
Secret Service
Capitol
Wallace
Wheaton
Judge Clarifies That Voting Residency Order Stands
U.S. District Judge Clarence W. Allgood said a May 1 temporary restraining order requiring registrars to register voters who resided in Alabama less than one year remains in effect. He noted no new action and expects only guiding rules from the State Supreme Court. The order followed James E. Wall’s suit over being barred from the May 2 primary. Wall’s attorney plans to seek a permanent decision after the May 30 runoff.
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Clarence W. Allgood
Boards of Registrars
Alabama
Allgood
State Supreme Court
James E
Ed) Wall
Morgan County Board
Wall
Arsenal Employee Eyes City Council Candidacy
Bill Sheeran of 1405 South Jefferson Street at Redstone Arsenal said he will run for city council this summer, planning to qualify in June. He previously ran for the council four years ago and aims to attract industry to Limestone County. He is undecided which seat to seek.
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Athens
Bill Sheeran
Sheeran
Jefferson St
Limestone County
Emergency Crisis Numbers and Contacts Listed
The Decatur Daily lists a Crisis Call Center at 355 8000 for personal crises and possible poisonings with guidance to call hospitals or family physicians. If unsure of the number, call 0 and explain the emergency to the operator including Athens contact lines and night hours for departments.
Young Landlords See Work Like Never Before
According to the dictionary a landlord is one who owns and leases land buildings or dwelling units. The Lewis family John and Mrs Lewis III share hands on experience in managing a space. The piece highlights practical duties beyond mere leasing.
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John Lewis III
Lewises end six year tenure as Bel Air Apartments landlords
Marcia and John Lewis reflect on six years as landlords of Bel Air Apartments in Decatur. They opened in 1966, faced a 95 percent good tenant rate and a challenging 5 percent, and plan to move in June after John finishes an accounting degree and takes a new job in Montevallo.
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Marcia Lewis
Bel Air Apartments
Marcia
John
Gary Wilhite
Bel Air
Lewises
Lewis
Birmingham
Florence State University
Montevallo
Caleria
Sherri
John IV
Decatur
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Arlice Hammond
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Somerville Road
Jim Do
Robert Doherty
Woodmeade
Robert Pendergrass
Harry Pendergrass
Walter Jackson
Mark
Sidney Johnston
Lucas
Virgil Jewel
Jewel
IBM
Caldwell
Sharon Parker
Windy Patte Penn
Jackie Smith
Jennifer
Nee Jones
Thirow
Flack
Mares
Max Pope
Arsenal Employe Eyes Council
Redstone Arsenal
Decatur Daily
Canterbury
North Central Alabama Mental Health Center
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