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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1963
Page
5
Albert Brewer, elected at 34, quickly proved a strong leader in the Alabama House. Ted Pearson notes his firm rule and fair use of the gavel earned respect, even from skeptics, during his first year as speaker.
The Alabama Highway Department outlines the status of 871.6 miles of interstate segments as of Sept 13, including 245.5 miles open, 152.1 under construction, 240 miles with plans, and 234 miles in preliminary engineering. The report covers Birmingham to Tennessee and Trussville to Georgia line regions with Open, Construction, and Plans statuses. Brewer’s bid for fair hearings and political maturity are noted as he aims to be Speaker and continues law practice.
Reporters covering Albert Grady Keller’s first degree murder trial received a warm court welcome from Circuit Judge K J Griffith and Cullman County officials. Photos were allowed without flash as plans for a new one million dollar courthouse facility emerged for early 1964.
The Hammond Vindicator claims better barbecue fuel than The Times-Picayune, noting a woman used both papers to grill and observed a different flavor in the meat.
A state project updates traffic along the 93.9 mile corridor from Argo to the Georgia line with 9.1 miles between Trussville and Argo currently under construction. The work aims to improve travel reliability on this long segment.
Residents discuss Athens football team after their 20 to 7 win over Hartselle with backers claiming progress. In nearby Courtland, Lawrence County's young football program has won three straight, including a 13 to 6 upset of the alma mater. Elkmonth launches a $100,000 water system now in service.
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