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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1968

Page

2

Wallace Chooses Hap Chandler as Wallace’s running mate

Wallace faces virus illness and possible revolt within his Ameri can Independent Party. Unimpeachable sources say he will announce Hap py Chandler of Kentucky as his vice presidential candidate in Washington. Chandler’s supporters in Kentucky threaten to withdraw if nominated.

Rex Thomas Associated Press Montgomery Ala George Wallace A.B Chandler Kentucky Wallace American Independent Party Alabama Washington Miami Beach Fla Pete Brown Lexington Bill Jones Brown New Hampshire

Teachers Adopt Unanimous Resolution in Hartselle Meeting

Hartselle Morgan County teachers at Morgan County High School adopted a resolution supporting the Alabama Teacher Tenure law. The county gathering urged letters to state officials to preserve the law. Edwin Hill of Hillsboro was named president of the Lawrence County Alabama State Teachers Association. Officers and board directors of the North Alabama Chapter of the National Association of Accountants will meet at the Sky Center. Nebraska Consolidated Mills Co announced the acquisition of J F Imbs Milling Co with stock exchange.

Hartselle Morgan County Alabama Montgomery North Alabama National Association of Accountants Sky Center Huntsville- Decatur Nebraska Consolidated Mills Co Omaha Alabama Flour Mills J. F. Imbs Milling Co St. Louis J. A. Machier Imbs ‘Milling Co Joseph Imbs

Alabama Republicans reach compromise on nominating methods

Montgomery Alabama. Members of the Alabama Republican Executive Committee reached a compromise on nominating methods Saturday, ending immediate chances of intraparty feuding.

Montgomery Ala Allabama Republican Executive Committee

Brewer Praises Wildlife Work At Alabama Banquet

Gov. Albert Brewer praised conservationists for protecting recreation and tourism in Alabama. He pledged funding from a $43 million parks bond and emphasized fighting water pollution while noting a deadly fish kill tied to a sewage plant.

Montgomery Ala Albert Brewer Alabama Wildlife Federation Brewer Alabama Conservation Department Mobile Federation J.P. Johnson Rt. 1 Guntersville Johnson Charles D. Kelley Game and Fish Division Morris E Martin Lafayette Monteen Dowdy Brownsboro Madison County

Caddell Heads UF Committee

Decatur attorney and civic leader John A. Caddell will chair the Early Birds committee of the Morgan County United Fund campaign. Campaign chairman Paul A. Lamont said the group will contact prospects to broaden understanding of objectives and build a fair share giving base.

John A. Caddell Decatur Morgan County United Fund Paul A. Lamont Lamont Caddell Caddell, Shanks, Harris and Moores First Presbyterian Church of University of Alabama American, Alabama Morgan County Alabama Bar Association

Progress and Problems of the Decatur City Schools PTA Meeting

Decatur public schools superintendent H R Leeman will speak on progress and problems at the Woolmeade Elementary School PTA meeting at 7 30 p m Tuesday. Also noted is a Five Day Plan for Smokers session with Dr Lawrence Hewitt and George Green September 16 20 at 7 p m in the State National Bank penthouse. Election officials for the Tuesday Decatur city election must contact City Clerk Florence Adams by 5 p m Monday and be at polling centers by 7 30 a m Tuesday.

H. R. Leeman Decatur Public Schools Decatur Woolmeade George Green Lawrence B. Hewitt State National Bank Florence Adams Miss Adams

Liberty National agents attend career training school

Milt Taylor associate manager of the Decatur District of Liberty National Life and agents Bernie Woods and Pete Yates returned from a career agent's training School. Taylor served as an instructor while Yates and Woods were students.

Milt Taylor Decatur Liberty National Life Bernie Woods Pete Yates Taylor Yates Woods

Athens election runoff set for mayor and council seats

Athens voters will decide Tuesday between incumbent Mayor Robert Allen Tinnon and florist Charles Bailey after Bailey led a four candidate field in the primary. Bailey pledges to extend department heads’ terms and pursue growth with sewer upgrades and urban renewal. Bailey, a 53 year old Army veteran and florist, seeks immediate federal aid for sewage expansion and a 15 to 20 year growth master plan. Tinnon highlights ongoing projects including a $3.4 million water system and a $120,000 street program while planning to change several department heads. City council runoffs feature eight candidates with four incumbents facing challenger pairs in four places and Oscar Barker taking Place Three without a runoff.

Athens Robert Allen Tinnon Charles Bailey Bailey Army National Guard Korea Greenbrier Immedi

Rhyne and Alexander Vie In Moulton Mayoral Runoff

In Moulton a mayoral runoff pits Dr. Robert Rhyne against H A Alexander after the Aug 13 primary. Rhyne, a 37 year old general practitioner and longtime civic leader, argues for city service improvements and urban renewal. Alexander, a former coach and principal now serving on the town water board, vows to attract industry and expand services. Three council runoffs are set with incumbents facing challengers.

Champion Paper Mill Rhyne Alexander Speake High School Moulton Pacific

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