Two Die Saturday In Area Traffic Mishaps
A Trinity man, Edward Tucker, 24, died after being struck west of Decatur Saturday night. Felix Parker, 55, of Madison, died in a Limestone County one car crash Saturday afternoon. Four others were hospitalized as state police noted at least 13 traffic deaths by nightfall. Tucker was hit near Mason-Dixon lines on Alabama 24 by a car driven by Mrs. Jeffie McLemore of Moulton. Parker died when his vehicle left Copeland Road and hit an embankment near the Madison County line.
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Decatur
Limestone County
Madison
Edward Tucker
Trinity 1
Decatur General Hospital
Mason-Dixon
Alabama
Felix Parker
Huntsville
Tucker
Jeffie McLemore
Main St
Moulton
Morgan County
John McBride
Barbara
Copeland Road
Limestone
Charlie Sammet
Sammet
Madison County
Huntsville Hospital
Sylvester
Dela Conner
Mae
Decatur Council Runoff Sees Light Voter Turnout Expected
Decatur residents return to the polls Tuesday to elect three city council members in a low turnout runoff. Campaign activity has been sparse with limited public appearances and widespread apathy among the 7,100 August voters. Candidates Charles Martin Reneau Carroll T W Bridges Bill Levin and Dewayne Cameron discuss turnout and outreach as the Chamber promotes a top voting box trophy to spur participation.
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Austin High
John Eyster
Eastwood Elementary
Fire Station
Austinville
Decatur Country Club
Armory
Decatur High
Courthouse
West Decatur
Somerville Road
Charles Martin
Reneau Carroll
Bill Levin
T. W. Bridges
Dewayne Cameron
Phyllis Sidebotham
Martin
Bridges
Levin
See Council
Answers to readers questions from the Decatur area
Local column replies cover veterans benefits processing delays and timing, film co star facts for Fred Astaire, Alabama Auburn game ticket deadlines, hospital policy on insurer claims, hospital communication issues, and directing readers to the Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation Alabama Chapter for arthritis research updates.
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Arthritis and
Rheumatism Foundation
Alabama
South 19Th St
Birmingham
Ala
Old Style Fun Planned At Fair
Morgan County Fair opens at Decatur Fairgrounds with a week of old style entertainment and appearances by Grand Ole Opry stars. Miss TVE crowns, county contests, and nightly shows run through Friday with acts by Mel Tillis Bobby Lord Merle Travis and Little Jimmy Dickens. livestock judging field exhibits and cash prizes highlight the event now underway.
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Decatur Fairgrounds
Meadus Rd
Limestone
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TVE
Vicky Watkins
Brenda Wheat
Iva Eperson
Diana Riggins
Diane Patten
Debbie McDonald
Morgan County
Limestone County
Sandra Leppard
Donna French
Beth Legg
Lawrence
Sharon Tidwell
Jackie Truitt
Teenage girl killed as car leaves road near Vine Street
A car carrying six teens veered off Vine Street into a ditch early today. One girl died and five others were injured, with four or five in fair condition per a Decatur General Hospital spokesman.
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Vine St
Decatur General Hospital
Moving? Sharp Movers Ad For Wheaten Van Lines
Local moving service advertises free estimates from Sharp Movers as agent for Wheaten Van Lines with contact number 353 2828. It presents a brief, sales oriented notice urging readers to call for a quote.
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Wheaten van Lines
Winners named in Decatur Daily photo contest
Last week for this week's winners includes Esla Olinger Bobby Herbert Gerald Roux and Mrs Joe Pettey from Decatur. Entries must be received by next Saturday at noon to be eligible for this year's contest. Winners earn five dollars and may compete for a fifty dollar grand prize. Complete rules on Page D-4.
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Decatur Daily
Decatur
Esla Olinger
Old Moulton Rd
Bobby Herbert
10Th Ave
Gerald Roux
Seton Ave
Joe Pettey
Tower St
Acapulco
Mexico
Miss America 1969 Judy Ford crowned in Atlantic City pageant
Judith Anne Ford of Illinois won the Miss America title amid protests at Convention Hall. The University of Illinois PE major and trampoline champion impressed judges with a talent display and received the crown before about 20,000 spectators. Protests from women's groups disrupted the event as Ford praised the moment and left the stage in tears.
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Atlantic. City
N.J
Judith Anne Ford
Illinois Corn Country
Judi
Massachusetts
Catherine Monroe
Lynnfield
Iowa
Susan Alane Thompson
Des Moines
Oregon
Marjean Kay Langley
Milton Freewater
Indiana
Katherine Virginia Field
Indianapolis
Women’s Liberation
Bert Parks
Pueblo Crew Could Be Released Today
U S and South Korean officials said they were prepared for the possible release of the crew of the U S intelligence ship Pueblo but could not confirm reports that Communist North Korea would release them.
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K. C. Hwang
Seoul
U.S
Pueblo
North Korea
Wonsan
United States
Panmunjom
Washington
Army Information Office
Ellender predicts Wallace victory in Louisiana tour
Senator Ellender said his Louisiana swing convinced him George Wallace will win the state in November. He also forecast Hubert Humphrey second and Richard Nixon third, citing desire for change and criticism of the current administration. Ellender endorsed the Democratic Vietnam plank and noted no call to widen bombing.
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Allen J.ellender
D-La
Louisiana
George Wallace
Ellender
Hubert H. Humphrey
Richard M. Nixon
Wallace
Vietnam
North
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