Morgan County seeks school consolidations in Alabama plan
A 10 page University of Alabama survey urges consolidating Morgan County white and Negro schools. It backs forming Decatur City School District to include Trinity Moulton Heights and Decatur. It also suggests Union Hill and Ryan as six grade units and realigning districts toward West Fork Flint Creek.
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Saeverritce
Morgan County
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Trinity
Moulton Heights
Decatur
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Ryan
Veport
West Fork
Flint Creek
Lawrence County
Tennessee River
Decatur City School Board
Union Hill Ryan High School
Changing Religion Not the Goal of Ministry
The speaker says the mission is not to convert people to a different religion but to introduce individuals to Jesus Christ. He emphasizes a spiritual transformation described as passing from death to life and Christ living in the believer, not formal religious changes.
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Jesus Christ
Christ
Family Fight By Democrats Nearing Head
In Montgomery Alabama a Democratic runoff looms over control of the state's 11 electoral votes. The contest pits States Rights backers led by Bruce Henderson against Loyalists who pledge to follow the national party. Voters will also select 17 additional delegates to the Democratic National Convention and choose among incumbent Jack Owen and challenger Lee on the same ballot.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Bruce Henderson
Henderson
National Party
Jack Owen
Chal- Lee
Hard Work Pays Off At Decatur High For Disabled Graduate
A student with no use of arms or legs will graduate from Decatur High School in a wheelchair joining classmates. Boony Carden, son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Carden, has attended Riverside Special Class for seven years, despite four hospital stays and long commutes. Principal W H Jenkins notes he will be the first wheelchair graduate at the school completed in 1960.
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Frese
Cale
Vaughan
Myra Vaughan Ashley
Florence
Carden
Boony
Eugene Carden
21St Ave. SE
Riverside
John Ingouf
Reba Penn
Decatur High School
W. H. Jenkins
Khrushchev Says U S War Threats Must End Talks Could Resume in Six Months
In a nationwide broadcast from Moscow Khrushchev blamed American warmongers for U S Paris summit failure and signaled possible resumption of talks in six to eight months with China and other Asian nations at the table. He argued U S missiles and spy flights undermine deterrence while pledging readiness to discuss peace if Washington shows restraint.
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Nikita Khrushchev
Eisenhower
Paris
China
India
Indonesia
Khrushchev
U.S
Hell
Property Taxes Rise in Morgan County Across Sectors
Morgan County assessment values climb prompting concern among residents over higher taxes. Officials estimate business property values could add up to about 1.5 million dollars in the main and secondary districts. The state official notes a possible shift in assessment rates between business and residential properties, signaling a larger tax take overall.
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Phillip Kyle
Decatur Daily
Morgan County
Decatur
Morgan County Board of Equalization
Decatur Skychart Highlights Planets and Moon Phases
Sunrise at 4 36 a m tomorrow and moonset at 10 46 p m tonight. First Quarter visible with Arcturus high. Jupiter Saturn and Mars appear low in respective directions with late evening visibility.
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Weather and River Readings With Mild Showers Forecast
Morning river stage at 21.29 feet, down 0.51 in 24 hours. Sea level 555.8 feet. TVA readings include Pickwick 414.3 and Guntersville 595. Friday afternoon 3:30 p.m. temp 8 degrees, mild with scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight and Friday. High today expected near 85.
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Low Enthusiasm Marks Stretch District Elections
Voters show little excitement for races in the stretch district as observers expect a light turnout. In Morgan County a single county race pits Louise Frost against Porter Les Hanes for tax assessor while the board of revenue contest in district four draws attention. Incumbent James Lynn faces Robert Abercrombie in district four with a close lead of 130 votes from the May primary. County turnout is expected between 6 000 and 6 500 of 18 827 eligible voters, versus slightly over 10 000 in May.
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Morgan County
Limestone
Lawrence
Cullman
Morgan
Louise Frost
Porter Les Hanes
Board of Revenue
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Robert Abercrombie
Lynn
Abercrombie
Frost
Decatur
Hanes
Frigidaire Trade Show Brings Deals to Local Fair
A fragmented clipping notes Frigidaire Trade and Seven Fairarpa events drawing shoppers to a regional fair. The report references ages, religious groups, and local vendors, hinting at promotional activities and community engagement at the event.
Quickies by Ken Reynolds Tempered Exchange
A humorous strip caption shows a tense moment with remarks about selling gubs and a prompt to consider Daily Want Ad content. The panel features a dialogue exchange with a presidential figure responding to a light jab about advertising.
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