Vote on gas tax bill was wrong
OUR VIEW
      There's a bill pending that could require judges must have at least five years and in some cases, 10 years of experience practicing law before they can be judges. Maybe we also need an intelligence test for our state lawmakers before they can be allowed to vote on legislation.
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It's not really a license
      You don't have to take a blood test for your marriage license anymore, but in some states at least, you do have to answer whether or not you're related to the person you want to marry. And getting a marriage license is a cash only transaction too, which struck me as a bit funny.
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No cure for common cold
      April 2, 1958 Here a few weeks ago I came down with a common cold and finally I got to feeling so tough I went to see a doctor. He gave me a shot of penicillin and a couple of prescriptions. The pharmacist looked at me real pitiful like when I handed the things to him and promptly made a telephon...
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House sets bar higher for judges
By Bob Martin
      The State House of Representatives has adopted a bill to increase the professional requirements for persons who serve as District, Circuit and Appellate judges in Alabama and sent the measure to the Senate.
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HOW TO GET SOMETHING IN THE PAPER
      The Thomasville Times is happy to publish news items for the public, most of which are free-of-charge. Anything brought to the paper should be accompanied by the name of a contact person and phone number, preferably written on the submission itself.
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