Bloody Battle Of The Sexes Editorial Preview
A multi section feature on domestic violence profiles batterers and victims with interviews and expert context. The excerpt centers on John Doe a 26 year old Suffolk County batterer reflecting on his behavior and family history as part of a broader series on women seeking help amid family violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Karol
Orward
John Doe
Victims Information Bureau of Suffolk
WIBS
Suffolk County
N.Y
John
Jane Doe
Festival of Arts Highlights Four Homes and Art Shows
The Festival of Arts features a four home tour plus two art shows and a library print exhibit. Key stops include the William Loomis residence at 1508 Fairway Dr SE and the Victorian home of Mrs. Lou Howater at 111 Cain St NE. Jene Goodger opens a two week exhibit at First State Bank with cartoons tracing to Texas college days and Huntsville ties. Lindy Ashwander displays metal plate prints at Hunter Furniture through Saturday with works rooted in Peabody College and Auburn roots. The Friends of the Library recap Roten Gallery purchases in the area.
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Women’s Chamber of Commerce
William Loomis
Fairway Dr. SE
Lou Howater
Cain St
Decatur
Mooresville
Frank
Fannie Richardson
al Matthews
Park St. SE
Jene Goodger
First State Bank
Peabody College
Nashville
Auburn
Athens Volunteer Aid Plan Draws Interest
Athens residents show interest in forming volunteer crews from Limestone County to aid flood victims in Grundy Virginia. Sgt Billy Swanner organizes a team to arrive the first week in May and work through the year, housing and meals provided, transportation at volunteers expense, with Mennonite Disaster Service coordinating the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonny Turner
Athens
Limestone County
Virginia
Alas Andrews
Tanner
Grundy
Andrews
National
Swanner
Mennonite Disaster Service
Paving Hearing and Cemetery Takeover Eyed by Council
The City Council will conduct a paving hearing for Tammy St and discuss taking over Decatur Cemetery as a public cemetery. Max Patterson proposes a $50 per gravesite trust fund and a weekend agenda distribution with a Thursday noon cut-off for items. The agenda includes tax increases for tourism, bids for police cars and Parks equipment, a truck chassis for Sanitation, and a rezoning public hearing near Cedar Lake U.S. 31.
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Tammy St
Decatur Cemetery
Spring Ave
Central Ave
Ruby Dutton
Max Patterson
Patterson
Parks and Recreation Department
Sanitation Department
Cedar Lake
U. S. 31
On This Date in 1898 Spain Declared War on U S
Spain declared war on the United States in 1898 after receiving an American ultimatum to withdraw from Cuba. Weather notes mention partly cloudy skies with highs in the 60s and a low in the 40s. Complete weather and river page on B-2.
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Living Today
Martha Ann
Spain
United States
Cuba
Magnificent Chestnuts Return Hope Rises From Wild Find
New York reports a ski observer in Michigan has noticed a native low virulence strain of chestnut blight, suggesting resurrection potential for American chestnuts. Mrs. Johnson collected bark samples after spotting healing cankers, prompting tests at Connecticut Agricultural Station to confirm low virulence.
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New York
Michigan Woods
Robert D. Johnson
Ann Arbor
New York Times News Service
Connecticut Agricultural
Iment
New Haven
Rockford
Mich
Daylight Saving Time Begins This Morning
Daylight Saving Time started at 2 a.m. this morning causing many to lose an hour of sleep. People are urged to set clocks ahead today to stay aligned with the world.
Home Computers Latest Wrinkle
Richardson, Texas AP report describes the rise of micro computers using IC chip tech. The Micro Store in Dallas sells hardware and software for home use enabling tasks from checkbook balancing to interstellar video games. Manager Martin notes many customers are hobbyists and engineers exploring experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Tex
Dallas
Martin
Morgan County tops U.S. in child immunization rates
Dr. Sylvia Morris reports 94.5 percent of Morgan County first graders fully immunized, with 4 percent exempt due to allergies or illness and under 1 percent unaccounted for. Four-county average 95.8 percent. nationwide 65 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay Barber
New York Times New Service
Morris
The
Health Service
Riverboat Julia Belle Swain to Deliver Mail Monday
The Julia Belle Swain will steam into Decatur Monday evening with the first river mail since the 19th century. Two sacks of mail were loaded at Ross's landing in Chattanooga, and envelopes will be sent upriver after delivery. Decatur lacks facilities for a boat of this size, so sacks are hauled to shore.
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Decatur
Chattanooga
Chattanooga S' Club
Cver Spring
C.J Philatelic Project
Tome
Ross's Landing
Chad
Lippert
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Stephen Decatur DE Decatur
John Monroe
Hartselle
F.E. Burleson School
Ed Monroe
Beverly St
Martha Ann Phillips
Homes Tour
Alabama
Intaglio
Dial
Tennessee Valley
Morgan
U.S
Tri-County
Robinson's
Downtown
2Nd. Ave
Health Department
Huntsville
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