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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1968

Page

2

Canady Guides Lawrence County Youth To Job Information

Tom Canady leads the Lawrence County labor survey focusing on informing youths about the State Employment Service. He counsels teens on interests and abilities, noting many travel for work and that placements have been made through job corps and local offices. Canady, a former teacher, cites 17 year old dropouts and plans to expand home-based employment opportunities.

Tom “Canady Lawrence County Canady Decatur Peace Corps Employment Service of The State Industrial Relations Board Monroe County Alabama Tom Canady Bob Dunnavant

Youth Advocate Tom Canady Helps Lawrence County Youth

A county youth mentor describes the job as more challenging yet frustrating due to unclear end results. He explains they cannot direct youths but can offer a starting point to help Lawrence County youth take off toward a successful life.

Lawrence County Tom Canady

Matthews Machine Shop wins 30 000 square foot building contract

A contract was awarded Wednesday to Tackett Brown and Christopher Inc of Athens for a 30 000 square foot building for Matthews Machine Shop on a 30.5 acre Cedar Lake site in southwest Decatur. A. R. Matthews, company president, announced the award. The project marks a major expansion for the firm in Lawrence County.

Tackett, Brown and Christopher, Inc Athens Matthews Machine Shop Cedar Lake Decatur A. R. Matthews

Area development urged by North Alabama mayors

Congressman Bob Jones told about 85 mayors at a North Alabama League meeting that areas should pool resources for broader development beyond city limits. He urged area wide planning and noted rural and urban needs, with officials from 12 cities in attendance.

Ray Martin Daily North Alabama Bob Jones John Reid Scottsboro League of Municipality Jones Washington

Austin High Choral Booster Meeting Postponed to Oct 17

The Austin High School Choral Booster Club meeting was postponed due to tonight's football game and is rescheduled for October 17 with a covered dish supper planned. An unrelated report notes two Decatur men briefly free in federal prison before being recaptured on the Susquehanna River Bridge, while police seek a man exposing himself near Southland Plaza.

Austin High School Choral Booster Club Decatur Allenwood Joseph Sherrill William Lotman Newark N. J Susquennah River Williamsport South Southland Plaza

United Airlines Wins CAB Route Approval to West Coast

The Civil Aeronautics Board approved United Airlines new Los Angeles route with Huntsville Decatur and Memphis as intermediate points. United expects an inauguration date within 30 days unless a competing airline seeks a review or the board acts within that period.

United Airlines Inc West Coast Huntsville- Decature Memphis Civil Aeronautics Board United Washington Los Angeles Huntsville-Decatur Iingham

Fire harms Grayson community in two dozen structures scare

Fire destroyed the Wayne Parker residence and damaged two other homes in Grayson as volunteers and Moulton Fire Department fought the blaze. The fire started when Mrs Parker dropped flammable paint near a heater and a 300 gallon butane tank posed a serious danger.

Hilda Terry Grayson Lawrence County Moulton Tim Blakemore Wayne Parker Blakemore

State to Join Marijuana Fight in Alabama Politics

Rep Bryce Graham said he will file in U S District Court to bar Gov Albert Brewer from using state resources for George Wallace third party presidential campaign. He cites public funds used by state pilots and troopers and names Wallace aides and former Georgia Gov Marvin Griffin as defendants. Brewer says parents must guard against obscene movies and plans legislation to bar minors from viewing them. he blames misleading crime rate and tax claims on Humphrey ad.

Montgomery Ala Albert Brewer George Wallace Bryce Graham Wallace Graham U.S. District Court Tuscumbia Democrat Brewer Georgia Marvin Griffin Griffin American Independent Party

Girl Transferred To Vanderbilt Hospital For Brain Surgery Hope

Sixteen year old Connie Elliott was moved to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville for neurosurgery consultation as doctors reassess a rare brain infection. Her family, aided by a community fund, faces mounting medical costs while doctors weigh prognosis and potential surgery after a year of treatment.

Hartselle Connie Elliott Vanderbilt Hospital Nashville Elliott Vanderbilt Howell Connie

Bricks Rejected for Decatur City Hall Project

A Montgomery firm rejects a shipment of about 12 000 bricks for Decatur seven story city hall due to surface flaws not in approved samples. The architect says 460 000 bricks are needed, no payment will be made, and a new supplier will start within days.

Montgomery Decatur City Hall Walter Hall Hall & Colvard Hall

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State Employment Service Board of Registrars Wheeler Smith Smith Worthington American Society For Quality Control Worthington Corp Lawrence County Board of Education Silas B. Cross High Point N C R. C. Beckett Rep. Jones League Association Leo Gilliland Gadsden Gilliland Charles Bailey Joe Davis Huntsville John Roberson Rogersville H. B. Carter Trinity Buddie Walden Sheffield E. 0. Batson Madison John D. Long H. A. Alexander Frank Babacy Town Creek Robert Reed Hollywood Rutledge Thomas Charles Gunthorp Limestone Mobile Limestone County Decatur Altrusa Club 2Nd Ave Western Auto Decatur Jayceettes Downtowner Motor Inn United Flight Route Marijuana Brewer. Wallace Montgomery, Ala Hubert Humphrey Humphrey Vandy Hospital Eric Howell
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