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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1973
Page
2
A page item notes residents discussing health quirks and odd symptoms including dizziness after rapid coffee intake. It frames concerns about being labeled as “crossed” or under a “strange sickness” while stressing personal tolerance and daydreaming tendencies. The piece reflects local humor about daily ailments.
A 23 year old Texas fortune teller sits in a carpeted room with a baby in view, challenging the wrinkled old woman image. She explains she was born with it and claims to read minds and foresee events, while interview questions elicit brief, direct answers.
Limestone County officials plan a $1 million expansion of the county vocational technical school south of Athens. A machine and metal shop addition is proposed with costs well over $100,000. The boards aim for joint use with city officials while seeking federal grants and city student access to classes.
A diamond ring valued at 250 dollars was stolen from the locked car of Mrs. Linda Allard at Decatur General Hospital. The glass was broken or window opened to gain entry in the hospital parking lot. Other thefts included items from a new home on Chapel Hill Rd and a purse with money missing from Mrs. Pearl Slaten. A Decatur woman was cut in an apparent knife attack, and two people were treated for wounds after a weekend incident. An interview anecdote about a fortune telling session concludes the clipping.
Dr. Robert Johnson, assistant professor of education at Florence State University, led a panel discussion with future school administrators participating in the session.
Officials from several agencies meet the Elkmont town council to outline a five year expansion plan for water and sewage systems. TVA and Elk River select Elkmont for a model city, with a 1700 acre site, 2500 residents, and a 500000 Interstate 65 connection plan. An $80000 recreation park and 40000 matching grant fund park facilities are also planned.
Mrs. Richard Thompson of Courtland is highlighted as a civic leader speaking on a panel titled Education and Public Relations, with the discussion focusing on community outreach and communication strategies.
Herb Turner of Decatur led a bid of 813 dollars for a 1968 Harley at city hall auction. Max Drew of Lancaster Wis led 800 dollars for a 1967 Harley. Morgan County Tractor Co bid 676 for a Massey Ferguson and 289 for a John Deere with mower. Charlie Stough of Decatur bid 116.73 for a GMC tractor truck.
Senator Jim Allen told the Moulton Lions Club he backs Nixon war aims but would not support funding cuts for bombing in Cambodia. He favors War Powers limits, argues Congress should decide war actions, and notes current bill awaits the President’s signature with a likely veto. He emphasized future safeguards against unilateral military action and stressed collective congressional judgment.
For personal crises call the Crisis Call Center at 355-8000 collect if needed. For possible poisoning call the Crisis Call Center hospital or family doctor. If unsure of an emergency number dial 0 and tell the operator the nature of the emergency.
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