Dental health program expands for three counties
A $200,000 comprehensive dental health care project for Morgan, Lawrence and Limestone Counties is announced by the Tri-County Appalachian Regional Health Planning Commission. The plan includes a Decatur headquarters, a full time dental health officer, hygienists, a secretary and a receptionist with emphasis on prevention and education and limited restorative services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan, Lawrence
Limestone Counties
Tri-County
Appalachian Regional Health Planning Commission
Decatur
Appalachia
Allied Health Education
Calhoun Junior College
UAB
Tri-County District Health Service
Morgan County
Betty Vaughn
Avinger weighs hearing on merger of two Alabama banks
Banking Superintendent C E Avinger mulls calling a hearing before approving the proposed merger of Central Bank and Trust Co of Birmingham with State National Bank of Alabama in Decatur. A petition from 107 Alabama banks requests a hearing to present protests amid concerns of branch banking, competition, and legality. Avinger may grant or deny the hearing as he weighs state law and existing petitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winford Turner
C. E. Avinger
Central Bank and Trust Co
Birmingham
State National Bank of Alabama
Decatur
Avinger
Alabama
Lange, Simpson, Robinson
Somerville
State National
First National of
Attorney General
David Clark
Birmingham Trust National Bank
Exchange Security Bank
City National Bank of
Central
Short Cut Available For Voters Tuesday
Voters are advised to prepare a sample ballot at home and bring it to the polls on November 5. The Daily will print sample ballots Sunday. Read the candidates, mark the sample, and compare with the official ballot at the polling place. Do not assume a straight ticket. voters may select any number of tickets but only one candidate per office. The article explains presidential electors and how to vote for Wallace Nixon and Humphrey electors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Sentell
Daily
Justice of the Peace
Morgan County
Hubert Humphrey
George Wallace
Richard Nixon
Wallace
Earl Morgan
Nixon
M. J. Lyons Jr
Lyons
Humphrey
Donkey
Ben F. Ray
Ray
American Independent Party of Alabama
Stand Up For America
National Democratic Party
Eisler Calls for Expanded Efforts to Spur North Alabama Industry
Maj. Gen. Charles W. Eisler of the U S Army Missile Command told North Alabama Industrial Development Association directors at the Decatur Country Club that continued rapid growth requires intensified local and state efforts, new industry, and strong TVA cooperation. He noted Redstone Arsenal employs over 12 000 and reflects a $500 million investment, praising the area’s fundamentals and infrastructure including Huntsville Madison County Airport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Martin
North Alabama
North Alabama Industrial Development Association
Charles W. —Eifler
U.S. Army Missile Command
Redstone Arsenal
Decatur Country Club
Eifler
Redstone
Arsenal
TVA
Huntsville-Madison County
Eisler
Association
Charles Eifler
Army Missile Command
Tom Johnson
Bob Bates
Wallace Cheerleader Orator Lifts Campaign Fans
George C. Wallace faced a quiet hall and stiff faces in Philadelphia yet rallied the crowd with cheerleader style oration. About 5 000 supporters and 200 hecklers kept momentum, turning a potentially poor day into a spirited appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules Loh
Associated Press
Philadelphia
George C. Wallace
Final Planning Set For Brewer Appreciation Day
Decatur Jaycees push final plans for Gov. Albert Brewer appreciation day. If Brewer attends the Dec 6 Christmas parade in Decatur, the event would be held that night at Decatur High School Stadium. weather or schedule may shift the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Jaycees
Albert Brewer
Brewer
Bob Inman
Jaycee
Ray Nixon
Decatur
Montgomery
Inman
Nixon
Charles Howard
Byron Vann
Decatur High School Stadium
Navy locates portions of Scorpion after deep Atlantic dive
The Navy reports parts of the Scorpion nuclear submarine have been found more than 10,000 feet beneath the Atlantic. The discovery follows a long, perilous search involving deep water salvage operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Atlantic
Decatur Christmas Parade December 6 Set in 1968
Decatur announces its Yuletide parade for December 6 at 6 p.m. on Bank Street with floats and North Alabama bands plus a guest appearance by Gov. Albert Brewer. Amateur float prizes total 225 dollars, while committee members and float coordinators are named for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Alabama
North Pole
Decatur
Frank Neville
Chamber of Commerce
Jaycees
Bank St
Lee St
2Nd Ave
National Guards Armory
4Th Ave
Neville
Kenneth Stewart
Rose Jewelry
Decatur Shopping Center
Albert Brewer
Brewer
Jim Roundtree
Mickey Morrison
Larry Gilmartin
Jim McMurtrie
Jerry Thrasher
Charles Vanhouse
Gene Hamilton
Dor Ford
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TRI
Carel Meadows
Mud Tavern
Sun Airlines
Madison
James F. Meadows
Hartselle
Billy Smith
Hannah Process
By Winford Turner
Pennsylvania
Orth
Market Plaza
Wheeling
W.va
Hong Kong
North Vietnam
U.S
Democrat Party
Johnson- Humphrey
Hollywood
Ramon Navarro
Robinson’s Warehouse
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