Fitting Honor For Old Shug Jordan Remembered in Selma
The Selma Times-Journal salutes Auburn coach Ralph Shug Jordan, native of Selma, for the dedication of Memorial Stadium facilities in his name. The tribute, conducted as Auburn began its football season, honors his 100 plus Auburn victories and wartime service, and expresses hometown gratitude for his loyalty and character.
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Shug
Selma Times-Journal
Ralph (Shug) Jordan
Auburn University
Jordan
Auburn
Old Auburn U
Shug” Jordan
Selma High School
North Africa
Sicily
Italy
Normandy
Memorial Stadium
Times-Journal
Jamie Wallace
Ralph Jordan
Jamie
Selma
Hospital Dismissals and Births Reported in Athens and Decatur
A list of hospital dismissals includes Ronald R. Thorneberry and several residents from Athens Decatur and Decatur General Hospital. Births note Mr and Mrs Daniel M Robison of Athens welcoming a son on Friday at Decatur General Hospital.
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Ronald R. Thorneberry
Wadsworth St
Harry Toney
Memorial Dr
Sherman E. Tate
Hartseller
Aberdeen Frost
11Th Ave
Alice Hunter
Grayson
Joseph T. Nelson
Church St. NE
Mark Howard Jones
Athens
Dexter McCullen Hill
5Th Ave
Gary A. Campbell
E. Moulton Sr
Martin Lewis Readus
Courtland
Harold G. Rutherford
Moulton
Myra Dianna Russell
Decatur
Dorothy Lou Russell
E. E. Bullington
Edwin R. Canada
Daniel St
Sherry Dawn Witt
Bobwhite Dr
Nancy Lyn Beindorff
College St. SE
Harold Harris
7Th Ave
Felton R. Woodard
Danville Rd
Daniel M. Robison
Decatur General Hospital
Opposition to capital punishment by church groups outlined
A state bill debate highlights sermons and church councils opposing the death penalty. Reasons cited include the inherent worth of life, rehabilitation over retribution, divine prerogative concerns, doubts about deterrence, risk of wrongful execution, racial disparities, cruel delays, and a Christian call for redemption and reconciliation.
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Tate Law
Councils of Churches
Boeing Faces Weight Shortfall in Swing Wing SST Plans
Boeing warned that initial estimates for the swing wing SST weight were over 25 tons low risking insufficient range to cross the United States. The company delayed metal cutting on the first test plane by 12 months and kept the swing wing concept while trimming weight. Europeans gained an edge by pursuing a more modest technical path as the international competition began.
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U.S
Boeing
Decatur Weather and Sky Summary for Saturday
Decatur and vicinity see fair and mild conditions today with a high near 85. Tonight a last quarter Moon rises after 11 p m while visible planets Venus Mercury Saturn Mars appear near dawn. Sunday outlook partly cloudy and slightly warmer with temperatures in the 80s.
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Decatur
Venus
Mercury
Obituaries for Pfc Gwyn T Henson and Mr Hope Norwood
Funeral services for Pfc Gwyn T Henson 20 previously of Mt Hope Chicago were held at Union Hill Baptist Church with burial at Elliott Funeral Home. He arrived in Vietnam August 13 and was killed September 1 with the First Infantry B Company 2nd Platoon. Survivors include parents Mr and Mrs Gifford Henson of Chicago and brother Jackie Henson. The second obituary notes Mr Hope Norwood 77 of Hartselle died Thursday night, services at Hartselle First Church of the Nazarene with burial at Hartselle City Cemetery. Survivors include widow Mrs Mattie Norwood and children Annie Puckett Catherine Hurst Clarence Norwood Jr John Norwood Jack Norwood, Job Norwood, Viola Alvis, 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. The body to be taken to John Norwood’s residence pending services.
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MT. Hope
Gwyn T. Henson
Chicago
Ill
Union Hill Baptist Church
Robert Winters
Elliott Funeral Home
Henson
Vietnam
Gifford Henson
Jackie Henson
Wesley Henson
Hope
Abe Ligon
Moulton
Bibb St
Hartselle
First Church of the Nazarene
C. L. Ishee
Lindsey Herndon
Ralph Bates
Hartselle City
Peck Funeral Home
Mattie Norwood
Annie Puckett
Montgomery
Catherine Hurst
Clarence H. Norwood Jr
John W. Norwood
Jack L. Norwood
U.S. Army
Germany
Job Norwod
Bay, Ark
Viola Alvis
Nashville
Clarence Hill Norwood Death Notice
Funeral services for Clarence Hill Norwood are announced with details of date and location pending publication. Friends and family are notified to respect privacy during arrangements in Hartselle.
Four Vehicles Wreck Near Decatur Injures Two
A gravel-loaded dump truck struck a car on U.S. 31 north of Decatur causing a chain of impacts. Two people, Mrs. Lora Phillips and Kenneth Phillips of 805 4th Ave. SE, were injured and treated at Hartsville Hospital in fair condition. Witnesses said Cecilia Sanders of Elkmont drove the northbound truck that skidded and hit a GMC pickup, which then struck a Rambler.
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Lora Phillips
Kenneth Phillips
4Th Ave. SE
Hartselle Hospital
Phillips
Decatur
U.S
Calhoun Junior College
Cecil Sanders
Elkmont
Morris Lindsey
Tanner
Morris Black
U.S. 31
Funeral set for Lula Smith in Danville
Funeral arrangements are for Lula Smith age 75 of Danville who died Friday. Services Sunday at Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. J. C. Yarbrough and Rev. Dan Dutton officiating. Burial in adjoining cemetery. Peck Funeral Home directing. Survivors include four daughters and six sons, with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Body to lie in state at the home of Buel Brown until services.
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Danville
Lula Smith
Friendship Baptist Church
J. C. Yarbrough
Dan Dutton
Adjoinling
Peck Funeral ‘Home
Doyle Stillman
Decatur
Enoch
Cutchin
Bronson
Fla
David Smith
Buel Brown
Pueblo Sailors Conform to War Prisoner Rules
Officers wear khaki uniforms and sailors light blue. Living quarters separate for officers and sailors with eight-man bunks. Meals are two classes. An officer said detainees are treated equally with no complaints. Cmdr. Lloyd M. Bucher’s room features about 150 square meters of floor space and a wooden bed with a small round table. Each sailors unit has four beds per side.
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Cmdr
Lloyd M. Bucher
Kids Day At Decatur Fair Highlights Half Price Rides
The Decatur Jaycees sponsor Kids Day at the Morgan County Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Rides are half price. Also from 9 to 2 p.m. Big Brother Day helps bring children who might not attend. The fair closes with Miss Tennessee Valley Exposition crowning at 8 p.m. at the final night. Later, Hartselle hosts Mt. Tabor Church singing at 1:30 p.m. with singers bringing their own books.
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Fair Board
Rhea Greenwell
Decatur Jaycees
Jaycees
Hartselle
Mt. Tabor
Southwest Post Office to Close Oct in Decatur Substation
Southwest Decatur loses its post office substation on October 1 unless a new operator can be found. Richard Lee of Austin Drug says the business will terminate the contract after three years, though a 30 day notice clause allows termination by either party. Officials seek bids from other businesses to continue partial service while a government owned full time post office is discussed. A self service machine may be added to sell stamps and supplies.
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Southwest Decatur
Richard Lee
Austin Drug
Gateway Shopping Center
Campbell
District Court Freezes NDPA Suit Over March 31 Filing Rule
Dr John Cashin Huntsville dentist and NDPA chairman said the suit will challenge Alabama s March 31 letters of intent filing law for parties not holding primaries. The NDPA filed papers for over 100 local candidates with probate judges. eight local candidates were ruled off the ballot.
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John Cashin
Huntsville
NDPA
Alabama
Secretary of State
Cashin
Huntsville Bank Opens at Jetport Dedication with Big Planes
Opportunity NASA and the Army join a jetport dedication featuring Eastern Airlines Super DC-8 and United Airlines 6-737. A bank office opens in the terminal, serving jetport area customers and workers in the new facility. Alvin Holmes remains the sole Montgomery candidate after withdrawal papers filed.
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Decatur Huntsville Jetport
Delores de Lucchi
Eastern Airlines
Carol Meadows
Sun Airlines
NASA
Army
Jetport Airlines
Jetport
United Airlines
Huntsville
State National Bank of Alabama
Montgomery County
Montgomery
Alvin Holmes
Perry Hooper
Holmes
Board of Revenue
Cotton outlook and gin activity in Limestone County
Elliott warns diapause will affect this year and next for cotton in Limestone County as a new weevil control test begins. George Murphy of Tanner says cotton prices around 28 cents per pound should hold. bale value about 130 dollars. Gins across seven counties in two states report weak mill demand but anticipate firmer interest as the season advances. Gray Gins at Elkmont expects to recover after last year’s crop failure, with normal years processing 14,000 bales but only 700 last year.
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George Murphy
Tanner
Murphy
Gray
Elkmont
Hooper outlines crime focus and strong law stance in campaign swing
GOP nominee Blaine Hooper labels crime as the top issue and faults national leadership for lax enforcement. He vows to enforce all laws, criticizes Humphrey as weak on moral leadership, urges decisive Vietnam strategy by capable hands, praises TVA opportunities, backs the space program, and argues against government handouts while urging self-help paths.
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GOP
Tennessee
TVA
Hooper
America
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Pfc. Gwyn T. Henson
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Clarence Hill Norwood
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