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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1960

Page

13

GOP Endorses Nixon Opponent in State Convention

The state GOP convention nominated Julian Elgin a Montgomery Democrat turned Republican about 12 years ago as a candidate to face Sen Sparkman. Delegates named Isaacson Whitespunner in Mobile First District Perry Hoover and Thomas Hoiles in Second District. Third District selections include Charles Chapman Jr and Frank Slo Headland. Fort Payne and Gadsden were tied to Roberta Ben White and R M Walker. Nathaniel Hawthorne quote Moonlight is sculpture.

County Farm Bureau Federation Birmingham Isaacson Charles Whitespunner Mobile Perry C. Hooper Montgomery Thomas Hoiles Robertsdale Charles Chapman Jr Dothan Frank Slo Headland Roberta Ben White Fort Payne R. M. Walker Gadsden

Veteran Teacher Is Selected For County Post

A veteran teacher has been selected for a county post in an official appointment. The decision names the educator chosen to lead county education initiatives and oversee school programs. The announcement cites decades of classroom experience and dedication to community schools.

Parading Through Guntersville Coop Building Event

The sales upswing event moved toward the Coop er Wells building with about 40 vehicles in the parade. Notable entrants included Miss Guntersville contestants and Ann Rowe in Decatur's Junior Miss American Contest. Leading the procession was the 132nd Special Forces Operations Detachment (Airborne) National Guard unit. Other participants included the Decatur Police, Alabama Highway Patrol, Scouts, Lakeside High School Band, a bookmobile, and a Park and Recreation float.

Cooper-Wells Guntersville Ann Rowe Decatur 132Nd Special Forces Operations Detachment Airborne The National Guard Decatur Police Department Alabama Highway Patrol Lakeside High School

Cabinet Formed in Turkey Under Cemal Gursel

In Ankara a new Turkish cabinet is announced formed by military men led by Cemal Gursel the veteran commander who guided Friday's events. The report notes a strong military influence shaping the government and policy direction.

Turkey Ankara Ee Ee Cage Paty Leyrage Cemal Gursel

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