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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1960

Page

11

Effort pooling praised at Athens College graduation

Dr. Virgum McCain, president of Athens College, keynoted after 215 graduates at the Tech. He urged pooling efforts to serve the area and said the cooperative program with the Technical School offers a great opportunity. Vocational Rehabilitation reported helping many handicapped students study and learn trades. Beasley Thompson urged continued support for the school.

McCain Athens College Kelley College and Technical School Beasley Thompson Tennessee Valley State Vocational Technical School Virgil McCain Arthur Stewart

Public Service Commission Race Heats Up In Alabama Primary

The race remains bitterly contested as Owen, in office since 1947, leads Pepper by 2 050 votes in the first primary and faces charges of NAACP ties. Delegates from seven districts will be elected amid strong regional tensions over electoral issues and racial politics.

South Antiae Deene Sianaica Sonny) Hornsby Tallassee C. Inter Jr Gadsden Robert H. King Jack) Kelly Haleyville Coleman Long Uniontown Nel Metcalf Geneva William J. O'Neal Montevallo James E. Simpson Birmingham Ralph Smith Gun Benjamin Grady Wilson Jasper

Big city seeks 1500 square miles forest for newsprint growth

A major urban center aims to expand its timber base by 1500 square miles to secure ongoing newsprint supply. Officials emphasize long term forest growth and sustainable harvest policy as part of the plan.

Manson

Boony Plans Monday Night Stage Event

Boony, unable to get help from Hard tion workers, intends a reading and math focused stage event Monday night. He expressed interest in many sports and favors the Birmingham Barons, owning an autographed Baron team baseball.

Boony Birmingham Barons

Oregon forest industries cap and gown claim

A fragment notes that the state’s forest industries employ 58 percent of Oregon workers and mentions attire of a cap and gown, implying a ceremony context within a broader economic discussion.

Oregon

Italy Tops Foreign Cheese Exports to United States

Italy leads in exports of foreign cheeses to the United States driven by demand for specialty varieties and robust shipments. Strong gains push Italy ahead of notable producers as importers seek high quality aged and specialty cheeses.

Italy United States

Minister Here To Receive Degree

The Rev. R. E. Shaw of First Christian Church will receive a bachelor of divinity degree from Vanderbilt University today at 6 p.m. Several members of his church will attend.

R. E. Shaw First Christian Church Vanderbilt University

Population figure for British Honduras in Central America

British Honduras in Central America has a population of 79 000.

British Honduras Central America

Free Democrats and Loyalists Clash Over Electors in Alabama

Lawrence County readers are urged to question Loyalty pledges for Democratic nominees in Los Angeles. The piece warns against blind support for unknown candidates and argues for independent thinking, electors who will act in Alabama’s interest, with named Alabama figures and a call to vote next Tuesday.

Lawrence County Los Angeles Washington South Arkansas Alabama Southland White House Democratic Party Los Angles Paul Butler Eleanor Roosevelt Harry Truman United States United States of America C Nt Justice of the Peace Herman Talmadge Georgia Bruce Henderson Rake Henderson Ee Edmond Blair Frank M. Dixon Welter

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Virgu McCain The Tech W. P. Suggs Reha- Seeee Ens Garth Kimbrel Trinity Dr. McCain W. H. Albright Hayes Malone Russellville Charles F. Belew Alabama Old Age Pension Foundation, Inc Non-Profit Corp C. E. Garret Sadie L. Thompson Boy Minette Ala Silas B. Cross Lawrence County Schools Moulton, Ala Earl Beasley Your Family Plan Studio Billie Crane Johnston St Democrats OF Tennessee Valley Lawrence County Committee Fes Clack Hodgins Moulton Aia Charman
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