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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1967

Page

5

Election glitches highlight human errors in city voting

A city election exposed multiple mistakes from mis marked envelopes to mis matched voting lists and unaligned access to keys. Officials faced delays as 11 envelopes lacked proper box lists and polling hours required adjustment amid a chaotic but non fatal turnout.

Fish Fry Celebrates New $298000 Hospital Loan

Western Limestone County residents celebrate SBA approval for a 40 bed hospital with a $298000 loan. An old fashioned fish fry at the community center Tuesday 5:30 p.m. honors Dr. D. E. Jackson and marks the start of construction with guests including SBA Regional Director Paul Brunson. Local fundraising neared $75000 with $30000 in cash and equipment from Dr. Jackson’s widow.

Winford Turner Daily Lester Limestone County SBA Paul Brunson Lester Jackson D. E. Jackson Jackson U.S John Sparkman Dr. Jackson Coleman White

Reporter Barred From City Bond Election Returns

Sports writer Ron Tate was denied access at a city voting center while attempting to gather bond issue results for THE DAILY. He was told to leave after polls closed and could not obtain voter counts or completion timing from the polling official.

T City Patio Ron Tate Mickey Mantle Bear Bryant Jim Taylor Ron Waterloo Election Central George Biggers Mr. Tate Geneveren SiSianaa

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