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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1968

Page

2

Alabama NDP fades from presidential ballot

Alabama voters face a wide field for the 1960 presidential election but the National Democratic Party of Alabama led by Dr. John Cashin has not certified candidates for president electors or any state or congressional office.

Rex Thomas Associated Press Montgomery Ala Alabama Democratic Party National Democratic Party of John Cashin Huntsville

Secretary of State Could Add NDPA Ballot If Timely Filed

Secretary of State Mabel Amos warns she can wait through next Thursday but no longer to submit NDPA nominees to probate judges for ballot placement. NDPA has filed intent to run electors and federal candidates in multiple districts, yet no official certification has been made. Ballot inclusion hinges on timely submission or court action. Alabama already features Wallace aligned Democrats Nixon Humphrey and third party lines.

Mabel Amos NDPA Alabama Amos Public Service Commission U.S Senate House Cashin George Wallace Richard M. Nixon New Democratic

Alabama Ballot Elector Struck by Split Democratic Rifts

In November critics note pro Nixon and Humphrey faction ballots within Alabama. The American Independent Party fields electors in four slots. Alabama Independent Democratic Party remains a splinter group. NDPA similarly broke from Democrats seeking Chicago nominee. Ballot lists only elector candidates, not presidential names.

Prohibition Party American Independent Party of Alabama Humphrey Alabama Independent Democratic Party American Independent Party Wallace NDPA AIDP Democratic Party Chicago Sen Eugene McCarthy Alabama

Area Briefs Mixes reunions and enrollments across Morgan County

Mt Tabor School reunion set for Sept 8 at Mt Tabor Church near Hartselle with guest speaker Rev Claude Cushion. Morgan County school enrollment stands at 9 529 on first day, with district totals led by Mor en County High and West Morgan. Motorcycle club members jailed for vagrancy freed on bond. poster featuring a Christ likeness found in a van. Registration orientation at Sacred Heart College in Cullman. ASQC luncheon planned in Huntsville. Miss Tennessee Valley Exposition deadlines and local Miss titles noted. multiple notices about entry rules and locations. A Unified Cerebral Palsy Affiliate dinner is scheduled for Crescent Motel in North Alabama.

Mt Tabor Mt. Tabor Church Hartselle Claude Cushion Mt. Tabor Morgan County Board of Education F. E. Burleson Cotaco Crestline Banville Eva Falkville Flint Lacey's Spring Massey Moren County High Morgan County Aining School Moulton Heights Neel Plainview Priceville Hell's Chosen Few Timothy Gene Wilson Redstone Arsenal Larry Aller Ledbetter Christ Wilson Morgan Limestone Lawrence Zlounties First Federal Lawrence County Limestone County Tenssee Valley Alabama Courier Limestone Democrat Athens Austin Drug Dereator Moulton Advertiser Moulton

Decatur Students Attend Navy Science Cruise Tour

In Decatur Miss Andrea Yates daughter of Mr and Mrs JAH Yates of 1708 Vinca St SW is one of 105 students taking part in a Navy Science Cruise Tour at the Naval Base in Newport A this week. She was selected by judges of the North Alabama Regional and International Science Fair to join the program offering optical applications of new machines and engineering. Charles S Ruark Jr son of Mr and Mrs C S Ruark Sr of 205 Eastmeade Ave SE earned straight A grades for Tulane University's spring semester and is entering his sophomore year in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Andrea Yates Jah? Yates Vinca St Charles S. Ruark Jr C. S. Ruark Sr Eastmeade _Ave Tulane University Ee College of Arts and Sciences Tulane

Mallard Park development plan seeks 900 thousand grant

An area development proposal for Point Mallard Park on the Tennessee River seeks about 900000 in state funds to launch a multimillion dollar project. If approved, total investment could reach 18 million with an 18 hole golf course swimming beaches two pools a hotel and more. construction may proceed with bond funds if the grant fails. Local officials expect rapid action within one or two months and TVA lease arrangements are noted.

Mapina Tennessee River Voketz

John Key Named Law Firm Partner in Eyster Firm

John S. Key becomes partner at Eyster Eyster Key. The firm now operates as Eyster Eyster and Key. Key, a Decatur resident and Alabama Law School graduate, edited the Law Review in college and clerked for U S District Judge Clarence Allgood in Birmingham. He belongs to St John s Episcopal Church and the Rotary Club. He is married to Lucy Dobbs Minot of Tuscaloosa with two children, living at 2316 Quince Dr SE. The firm was founded in 1910 by John C Eyster and Charles H Eyster Sr. and continued by William B Eyster and John C Eyster after Sr s death in 1964.

John S. Key Eyster & Eyster Eyster. _Eyster & Key Decatur Key Decatur High School University of Alabama Law School The Law Review U.S. District Court Clarence Allgood Birmingham John C. Eyster Charles H. Eyster Charles H. Eyster, Sr Fra William B. Eyster

City Hall set to house incoming mayor Guntharp

At Mayor-elect Charles Guntharp request the city repurposes the first floor conference room into the mayor’s office with antique white paint. He plans daily presence at City Hall and will split time with Guntharp Funeral Home. Helen Collier to be secretary.

Ray Martin Charles Guntharp Larkin Yeates Gunthorp Guntharp Gunitharp Gilmer Blackburn Mutual Savings City Hall Yates Helen Collier Decatur

State Senator Withdraws From Politics Over Threats

State Sen. Tom Radney of Alexander City says he is quitting politics after threats and abuse tied to his Kennedy support. He will serve the remainder of his term ending January 1971 and seeks protection for his family while noting continued loyalty to his convictions.

Massachusetts Edward Kennedy Tom Rodney Alexander City Rodney State Public Safety Floyd Mann Radney Chicago Kennedy Bel Rr Poate Iuetae

Chamber seeks higher voter turnout in city runoff

The Chamber of Commerce pushes for more participation in the Sept. 10 council runoff. Six candidates reportedly press flesh and advertise, while 7,100 voters turned out Aug. 13. Neighborhood boxes vie for the top turnout trophy, with Austin High leading at 57 percent.

Ray Martin Chamber of Commerce Austin

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Hubert Humphrey Mf. Tabor Sacred Heart Sacred Heart College Cullman Mary Robert Oliver ASQC American Society For Quality Con- Pol Beauty Deadline United Cerebral Palsy North Cornl Alabama Cullman High School Connie Priest Jacksonville State University Steve Day Steve Vanzandt Miss Priest Keith Chandler Richard White Jax State Point Mallard Park State Conservation Department Mallard Park Au Punty Independent Point Mallard Park, Authority Gary Voketz Ting- Opine Commission State Department of Conservation U.S. Bureau of Outdoor Recreation Seehi¢G TVA John Key Lawrence Madison Marshall Lauderdale Colbert Franklin Chamber Eastwood Fire Station Austinville Decatur Country Club Armory Decatur High Court House West Decatur Somerville Road Eyster Charles Martin Reneau Carroll Bill Levin T. Wi Bridges Dewayne Cameron Phylliss Sidebotham
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