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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1966

Page

4

Rural electric growth funding faces industry opposition

M. C. Stewart of the Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives says power companies oppose using higher cost money and Federal loans as growth capital, arguing they don’t want people to live regardless of interest rates or sources.

Rural Electrics M. C. Stewart Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives

TVA decision on Brown's Ferry nuclear plant delayed

TVA still delays ruling on building a nuclear plant at Brown's Ferry on the Tennessee River in Limestone County. Officials said bids require evaluation and May target date moved back several weeks as economics determine whether a permit will be sought from the Atomic Energy Commission.

Tennessee Valley Authority Limestone County TVA Decatur Brown’s Ferry Tennessee River Atomic Energy Commission Brown's Ferry AEC

Martin and Grenier Campaign in Alabama Gubernatorial and Senate Races

Republicans in Alabama have two candidates campaigning early for major offices. Rep. James Martin seeks governor while John Grenier runs for the U.S. Senate. Martin touts confidence in victory and vows a broad grassroots effort, while observers note the uphill battle against the entrenched Democratic incumbents and Governor George Wallace.

Alabama James Martin John Grenier United States Senate Ife Rep Martin Grenier Martin Lurleen Wallace George Wallace

Resettlement, Industry, and Growth Transform Morgantown Era

The Arthurdale project in West Virginia evolved from a Depression era effort led by Eleanor Roosevelt to a diversified local economy. J W Ruby spurred private investment by revamping a Morgantown hotel and developing a poultry and valve plant network, boosting jobs to 650 and expanding poultry output. The area now features mechanized mining, unit trains, and new manufacturing, with Morgantown crowning itself with millionaires and luxury cars as fly ash bricks promise further growth.

Morgantown W. Va West Virginia Eleanor Roosevelt Rexford Guy Tugwell Rural Resettlement Administration Arthurdale Hoover J. W. Ruby Sterling Faucet Co Ohio Ruby Morgan Hotel Coal King Coal Gilman Sylvester Hong Kong Italy Japan Walter Hart Dominion News

Conversion is birth then lifelong growth in Christian life

The answer explains conversion as a one time birth moment plus ongoing growth. True conversion happens once though Christians may stumble and fall. growth requires Bible study, church involvement, and service, with forgiveness available when confessing sins.

E. W God

Oregon primary analysis shows Duncan victory over Morgan

Washington notes on Oregon Democratic primary where Rep. Robert Duncan defeated How ard Morgan for the U S Senate nomination. Analysts weigh Viet Nam war rhetoric, Morse backing, Hatfield Republican results, and the impact on November elections amid inflation and domestic issues.

Washington Oregon Rep Robert Duncan Howard Morgan U.S Morgan Wayne Morse Johnson Mark Hatfield Mr. Morgan Sen. Morse Gov Hatfield L. Mendel Rivers House Armed Services Committee Bob Wilson California House Republican Campaign Committee Duncan Wilson Gov. Hatfield Viet Nam Robert Kastenmeier Wisconsin Rep. Duncan Roosevelt America

Dirksen Showcases Quiet Strength in Senate Leadership

In a 1966 tribute, Everett Dirksen of Illinois returns from a hip injury to lead the Republican minority with humor and grit. The piece lauds his defiance of cynicism, commitment to national interests, and steadfast leadership as an aging but influential voice in the Senate.

Washington Senate Everett McKinley Dirksen Illinois Ol’ Er Dirksen Republic Guy Dirksens United States of America United Feature Syndicate, Inc

Memorial Day history highlights and local recalls

The item lists historic anniversaries on May 30 1868 first Memorial Day observed 1431 Joan of Arc burned 1539 De Soto Florida landing 1942 first 1000 plane aerial attack on Cologne plus World War II notes. It then cites local memories: memories from 50 25 and 10 years ago at Decatur and Bogalusa with weather and civic notes.

Associated Press Joan of Arc de Soto II ‘Lorida Cologne Italy

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