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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1972

Page

2

Alabama GOP incumbents cleared in primaries. Democrats contest three seats

All three Alabama Republican congressmen Edwards Dickinson and Buchanan are unopposed for renomination in the May 2 primaries and advance to the general election. Democrat Bill Nichols is set for renomination in the 3rd District, while Walter Flowers in the 7th faces Alberta Murphy in a race that could decide the district. Democrats vie for the 1st 2nd districts with multiple contenders in the latter.

Jack Edwards Bill Dickinson John Buchanan Bill Nichols Congress Walter Flowers Flowers Tuscaloosa Alberta Murphy University of Alabama Jay Murphy National Democratic Party of Alabama Edwards Wallace Pruitt Jr Chatom O.W. McRory Atmore George Andrews Dickinson Agnes Baggett William B. Easterling Clio Wendell GOP Ed Nelson Fort Payne George Hundley Attalla Tom Bevill Frank A. Stewart Centre

Cupid Helped Plan Career in Salvation Army Leadership

Capt. and Mrs. Harry Foden become Salvation Army commanding officers in East Ohio replacing Capt. and Mrs. Foreman. Foden, a former steel mill worker and pilot, found his permanent career after playing bass horn at a Salvation Army social. He joined the Army in 1956 after aviation training and service with National Airlines. Mrs. Foden, Ashville North Carolina native, has 22 years with the Army and courted then married in 1955.

Harry Foden Ans Salvation Army Cupid Lamar Foreman East Liverpool Ohio Foden Air Force Embry-Riddle School of Aviation Miami Capt. Foden National Airlines The New York Ashville, N.C Mildred

Salvation Army couple with long service and varied posts

The Fodens, longtime Salvation Army officers, have traveled across Florida North Carolina New Orleans and Louisiana. They arrived here in February with three children Sammy Lisa and Tommy. Mrs Foden an ordained minister and cornet player. Capt Foden a chaplain in the Civil Air Patrol and a Civitan. They live at 1201 Dodd Dr SW.

Salvation Army Seberg Fla North Carolina Florida New Orleans Lafayette Sammy Lisa Tommy Brookhaven Middle School Austin Foden Dodd Dr. SW

Solon Supports Jones For Post

Washington reports Rep. Bob Jones of Alabama receives endorsements from House and Senate Public Works leaders for chairing the conference committee on the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972. Blatnik praised his leadership as the measure aims to end water pollution with goals set through 1985.

Washington John A. Blatnik House Public Works Committee Alabama Rep Bob Jones House Senate Jones Rep. Blatnik Sen Jennings Randolph Senate Public Works Committee Blatnik Rep. Jones

Jaycees Cite Award Winners at Decatur Banquet

Decatur Jaycees and Jayceettes handed out annual awards at a joint Decatur Country Club banquet. David Winninger installed new officers. Winford Turner and Shirley Waddell won top first year awards and will compete in Mobile in May. Other honors praised directors, chairmen, and participation.

Decatur Jaycees Jayceettes Decatur Country Club David Winiger Jaycee Birmingham Winford Turner Jaycees Shirley Waddell Dream Waddell Mobile J. Hugh Looney Wayne Mitchell David Page John McBride Sonny Wright Fairboard Jim O’hara Johnnie Aycock Jayceette Betty Duncan Corkey Vann Trudell Haver Becky Poole James Haver

Moonshine Stills Destroyed Near Moulton

Sheriff Dan Ligon and ABC Agent Gary Jones inspect two 588 gallon moonshine stills found five miles southeast of Moulton on Pin Hook Road. Mack Hood, 37, of Moulton is arrested and charged with illegal operation. Parnell Lovett and Mahlon Jones assisted.

Lawrence County Dan Ligon ABC Gary Jones Moulton Pin Hook Mack

How to request All-Star game tickets in Atlanta

A reader asks where to request All-Star baseball game tickets in Atlanta. The answer: write Ticket Office Atlanta Stadium P O Box 4064 Atlanta 30302. Tickets have not gone on sale and no sale date is announced.

Atlanta Athens Atlanta Stadium P.O

Emergency Numbers and Contacts Across Counties

The notice lists emergency hotlines and numbers for Limestone County and Athens including the Sheriff, 911 access, and crisis lines. It advises calling 0 to reach an operator if unsure which number to dial and mentions hospital or physician contacts for possible poisoning emergencies.

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