Alabama tag scam shows easy theft route for stolen cars
A state probe reveals Alabama officials and criminals exploit absent title laws to issue license tags for stolen vehicles. Tags go to fake rural addresses, out-of-state buyers, and even a coaster wagon, fueling a nationwide car theft and insurance racket with hundreds of cases across 66 counties.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Selma
J. Dillinger
Indianapolis
Ind
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
N.Y
Tom Posey
Auto Theft Bureau of the
Public Safety Department
Posey
Dallas
Julius Talton
Covington
Wiley T. Hill
Andalusia
Finishing Touches on 1947 Ford Club Coupe
Pete Noland polishes a 1947 Ford Club Coupe preparing for at least two more auto shows this summer. The coupe previously won first place last spring at a show in Corinth, Mississippi.
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Corinth
Miss
Bobby Herbert
Alabama approves budget amid long battle over amendments
The Alabama House concurred in Senate amendments to a 262 million general appropriations bill after a weeks long dispute. The measure funds non educational state functions for two fiscal years. The House also passed a capital punishment bill mandating the death penalty for certain killings and sent an education budget to the Senate for review. The Senate considered education funding at 1.15 billion with 18 million in amendments amid threats of filibuster.
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Montgomery
Ala
George C. Wallace
Alabama House
Senate
House
Pete Mathews
Ways and Means Committee
Clay County
Alabama
Pierre Pelham
Mobile
Tom Reed
Macon County
David Cauthen
Morgan County
Bob Wilson
Walker County
Southern Union State Junior College
Phenix City
Auburn University
Pete Noland Aims for Talladega Car Show Honor
Pete Noland of southwest Decatur brings a prize-winning antique car collection to the Talladega Car Show on August 11 seeking top judges’ praise. The gleaming chrome and tuned engines reflect months of effort and craftsmanship.
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Pete Noland
Southwest Decatur
Antique car restorer Noland shares pre war passion and prep
Noland, 41, of Courtland, focuses on pre war antique cars, restoring a 1947 Ford Club Coupe and a 1947 Ford convertible. He spends months polishing, collecting hard to find parts, and driving others across miles to locate rare pieces for upcoming Talladega and Florence shows. His wife and daughter attend shows. his son prefers a Road Runner. The piece notes his roots in the hobby since 1956 and views pre war cars as more challenging and comfortable than older models.
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Noland
Corinth
Miss
Nolafid
Champion Papers
Courtland
Talladega
Florence
City Building Dept Reports Record July Revenue
Revenue department reports July 1976 record monthly revenue of 96356.27 dollars with director David Adams noting the rise from January 1972. Strong permit activity cited includes Gold Kist and Retreat Psychiatric Hospital projects, plus commercial permits for Union Compress warehouse and several local businesses.
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City Building Department
David Adams
South Central Bell
Grant St. Adams
Gold Kist and Retreat Psychiatric Hospital
Union Compress Warehouse
Rock Hurls Through Car Window in Huntsville Incident
Goodyear employee from Huntsville reported to police that a rock thrown from a bush-hog near the mill shattered two windows of his 1972 Pontiac during the incident. George Atkins of 3122 Adonna Dr. provided the account and described the damage.
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Goodyear
Huntsville
George Atkins
Adonna Dr
Backyard carnival backs MS fundraiser hosts nine games
The Dan Sims home at 1005 8th Ave SE hosts a kids run carnival with 15 to 18 neighborhood children. nine games with prizes donated by local merchants. Admission is 16 cents per person and small fees for each game. Photos show Leigh Ann Sims Angela Carver Pamela Lowery Dana Jo Sims and Mike Sandlin.
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Dan Sims
8Th Ave
Sims
Leigh Ann Sims
Angela Carver
Pamela Lowery
Dana Jo Sims
Mike Sandlin
Crisis numbers and emergency guidance from The Decatur Daily
The notice directs calling the Crisis Call Center at 355-8000 for personal crises or possible poisoning, advises contacting the nearest hospital or family physician, and suggests dialing 0 to reach an operator if unsure of the emergency number. It appears in The Decatur Daily with Athens as a locale.
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THE
Decatur Daily
Rex Thomas
Associated Press
St. Clair County
W. L. Allen
Covington County
Andalusia Rt. 1
Allen
Jersey City
N.J
Georgia
Rt. 6
Rt. 5
Coffee
Dale
Jefferson
Madison County
Texas
Missouri
Atlanta
Anniston
Europe
Tuscaloosa
California
Wallace
Ed Robertson
State Pardons and Parole Board
Pete
Angie Kirk
University of Alabama
Revenue Department
Athens
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