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Alabama Scene
The latest candidate for governor has an interesting past
      The latest announced candidate for governor in the Republican Primary is the current governor's longtime buddy and campaign coordinator, Bill Johnson, the head of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA), the state spigot through which a lot of federal money flows. He has an interesting past.
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From the Archives
The Southern Democrat, July 4, 1957
     Two Post Offices to be closed According to reports, the post offices at Blount Springs and Bangor will be abolished and the business that has been transacted through these two offices will be handled through the Hayden office. The rural routes out of Bangor and Blount Springs will be labeled Hayden, routes 1, 2, and 3. The change is said to become effective on July 27th. Mrs. Fred Boren is postmistress at the Hayden office. Blount Countian Loses Life After Boat Sinks
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LIVING WELL
Dealing with gym intimidation
      I was recently at a public event where I was talking to a lady about joining the gym. She stated that she really wanted to join but she was intimidated about coming in. After my conversation with her, I felt compelled to write this article. I know that a lot of people feel intimidated when they walk into a gym. This feeling is often so overwhelming that people try once and never go back. The gym CAN be very overwhelming, confusing, and intimidating. Having been in the fitness (gym) industry for many years, you can trust the advice that I am about to give you.
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