Alabama looks to curb quickie divorce surge
Legislation in Alabama faces a House Judiciary Committee hearing to allow experienced lawyers to practice without bar membership, risking disbarment protections and a return to the previous rush of out-of-state quickie divorces once common in the state. The State Bar Association notes no active quickie cases currently and warns against loosening ethics rules.
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Drayton T. Scott
Birmingham
State Bar Association
Alabama
House
Judiciary Committee
Bar Association
Quickie Divorce Market in Alabama Faces Reform Push
Alabama allows hurry-up divorces under a 25 year old rule waiving residence if both spouses submit to the court. The practice has drawn bar association crackdowns and proposed legislation by Fite, though prospects for passage look slim. The Supreme Court requires one bona fide Alabama resident in such cases, but many quickie divorces avoid appeals due to no contest and assumed compliance.
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Alabama
State Supreme Court
Bar Association
Carrie Matthews Recreation Center Announces Summer Activities
Parks and Recreation Director Jimmy Brown unveiled a full summer schedule at the Carrie Matthews Recreation Center with junior art, baton, ceramics, gymnastics, and a golden age club. Hours are 9 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 9 pm on weekdays except Wednesdays.
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Dick Cooper
Carrie Matthews Recreation Center
Parks and Recreation
Jimmy Brown
Brown
Red Cross
Paradise Swimming Pool
Draft Call For Area Set At 53
Local men numbered 53 will be ordered for examination to fill Alabama June draft quota of 621. Selective Service Director Hugh Caldwell Jr. said the national quota is down to 25 900 while Alabama’s June call rises 23 from May. Local counties set Cullman 20 Lawrence 5 Limestone 8 Morgan 20.
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Alabama
Selective Service
Hugh Caldwell Jr
Army
Marine Corps
Cullman
Lawrence
Limestone
Morgan
Bookmobile schedule changes and staffing concerns noted
The Wheeler Basin Regional Library's Bookmobile will miss May 26 to 29, with the summer schedule starting June 2. A nationwide shortage of trained social workers is highlighted, and Alabama state agencies face salary competition from federal and other states. A photo caption describes Alabama AP staff at a Decatur awards meeting with Birmingham News and related outlets.
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Wheeler Basin
Department of Pensions and Security
Alabama
Hoyt Harwell
Associated Press
Birmingham
Alabama Associated Press Association
Decatur
Steve Traylor
Huntsville Times
Paul Melvun
Gadsden Times
al. Fox
Birmingham News
Bernie Kuhl
The
Alabama Journal
Montgomery
Bob Bates
Head Start Volunteers Needed for Gordon-Bibb Program
The Head Start program at Gordon-Bibb School runs June 9 to August 8 and seeks volunteer teacher aides. Transportation will be provided, with W. R. Riley as director and W. L. England as Education Supervisor.
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Gordon-Bibb School
Frances Nungester
W. R. Riley
Gordon-Bibb Elementary School
W. L. England
Cherry
Moulton Awaits Plan Grant for Urban Renewal Steps
Moulton awaits an $8,000 federal grant to fund the technical work on a Workable Plan for Urban Renewal. Mayor H A Alexander touts projects including a new city hall fire hall street improvements sidewalks drainage sewer upgrades parks pools and a 50 unit low rent housing project with a possible $500 000 price tag. Local plans rely on federal funds and the city 1 percent sales tax to jump start these improvements.
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Moulton
Washington
Miller and Associates
Atlanta
Lawrence County
H. A. Alexander
Alexander
Moulton Square
Decatur Assistant Superintendent McGee to Receive Ed D
Jerry McGee will receive his Doctor of Education from the University of Alabama on June 1. A 32 year old Florence native, he has served in the Decatur School System since July while completing his degree and has held roles in Colombia and Alabama education groups.
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Jerry
McGee
Decatur
University of Alabama
Florence
Decatur City
Colbert
Limestone
Colegio Jorge
South America
Russellville
College of Education
Alabama State Department of Education
Coffee High School
Baylor University
Decatur Education Association
Alabama Education Association
National Education Association
Phi Delta Kappa
Baylor Alumni Club
Alabama Association of School Administrators
American Association of School Administrators
The
Association For Supervision and Curriculum Development
Central Baptist Church
Civitan Club
North Alabama Historical Society
Morgan County Schools selects leaders for Head Start panel
Mrs. Richard Morris was elected secretary of the policy advisory committee for Morgan County Schools Summer Head Start Program starting June 9. Other parents elected include Mrs. Ray Murphy Mrs. Richard Tapscott Mrs. J C Terry and Mrs. Rubye Champion. Also named to the committee are O N Williams I F Stallworth John Ellenburg and Lou Greenhill. Brad Stephens Decatur High School principal and Alabama Education Association president elect spoke at Addison High School Friday night and will headline the Alabama College Senior Breakfast at Montevallo Saturday.
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Richard Morris
Morgan County
Ray Murphy
Richard Tapscott
J. C. Terry
Rubye Champion
O. N. Williams
I. F. Stallworth
John Ellenburg
Lou Greenhill
Brad Stephens
Decatur High School
Alabama Education Association
Addison High School
Stephens
Alabama College
Montevallo
Spirit of America Patriot Award seeks Alabama Patriot of the Year
Decatur's Spirit of America Festival Committee seeks nominations for Alabama Patriot of the Year to honor individuals who advanced patriotism in community state or nation. Nominees must be Alabama residents or deceased residents at death. Deadline June 15.
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Decatur
Alabama
P. O. Box
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