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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1963
Page
11
The Daily Office invites readers to submit photos of legal catch or game. It discourages showcasing those who exceed legal limits and asks law abiding anglers to continue sending in pictures for publication.
The column reviews Rachel Carson's Silent Spring, praising its call to beware indiscriminate insecticide use. It cites the Flint Creek fish kill of 1950 as an example and notes mixed criticism but argues the book prompts public reflection on environmental dangers and responsibility.
J T Smith of the U S Department of Agriculture outlined an aerial spray plan to treat about 10 000 acres in Morgan and Limestone counties in mid April using Myrex a poison against fire ants The effort targets flooded low areas inaccessible by land confirming the seriousness of the infestation observed along the Tennessee River and in nearby counties He noted eight treated mounds on property owned by six people and criticized portions of Rachel Carsons Silent Spring while agreeing with others.
Smith calls the Myrex poison a safe new bait for fire ants that will spray 10 000 acres across Morgan and Limestone Counties using corn cobs and soybean oil. Only 3.6 grams per acre will be used and several weeks are needed to kill the ants as they feed on the bait. The Department of Agriculture endorses the spray, and operations may shift to a few days after April 15 due to another job.
Jim Taylor of the Green Bay Packers won the NFL rushing title with 1,474 yards on 272 carries, just 53 yards shy of Jimmy Brown's record. He led with 19 touchdowns and a 4.74 yard average, helping the Packers top the league in team rushing with 2,460 yards. Brown slipped to fourth, while John Henry Johnson and Dick Bass posted 1,141 and 1,083 yards respectively.
Hartselle Boys' League officers were elected M L Young as President Odell Segars and James Murphree as vice presidents Howard Fowler as Secretary and Treasurer Registration for the Little League meet is planned for April 15 at Hartselle Elementary School Cards will be available April 8 to 12 and registration must be completed by April 15 Players eight before August 1 and under 13 by August 1 are eligible, per James O Ward of the league.
The Swan Creek shooting area in Limestone County owned by TVA may face changes as TVA and Alabama Conservation seek lease options. TVA notes ongoing wildlife use will continue, while industrial plans nearby raise questions about future zoning and waterline needs.
A Limestone County fishing rodeo sponsored by the Limestone County Sportsman's Club runs through July 1 under chairman J. V. Red. About 95 prizes will be awarded across divisions for bass, crappie, striped bass, bluegill, and shellcracker. Prizes include a 14 foot aluminum boat with motor. A special children’s day is planned for May 29.
Limestone County Sportsman's Club hosts its eighth annual horse show in Athens on May 4. Afternoon classes begin at 1 PM and the night show starts at 7 PM. Proceeds fund recreation in Athens and Limestone County. Grady Holland serves as general chairman.
Outdoors writer notes evidence that fisher and porcupine bones found in Marshall County and Colbert Osekaa suggest historic presence in the Southern Appalachians and into northwestern Alabama. Additional article portions discuss waterfowl banding, turkey calling traditions, and Louisiana crappie local name Sac-a-lie.
Alabama coach Paul Bryant faces charges from the Saturday Evening Post that he colluded with Georgia's Wallace Butts to fix a game. The Anniston Star gathers support from the Bryant Clan of coaches including Phil Cutchin and Jerry Claiborne across Kansas, Virginia, and Washington who defend his integrity and call the allegations ridiculous.
The North Alabama Coon Hunters Association holds a club hunt Friday night April 12 at 7 pm at the clubhouse near Burgreen's Gin. Members may enter a dog for the first place trophy, UKC rules apply, and no raccoons will be killed. Membership stands at 47 per Skeets McGrgeor.
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