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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1973

Page

2

Dairymen Seek Milk Price Hike in Alabama Hearing

Dairymen urged the Alabama Dairy Commission at a Montgomery hearing for a four to five cent rise per half gallon, hoping to curb losses from rising feed costs. Officials warned of an emergency milk shortage while noting shipments and quotas may shift to address the lean supply.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Alabama Dairy Commission Today Wallace Miller Miller Dairymen Inc Commission

Johnson boards hear concerns on drug problems

Morgan County School Board members discuss drug problems. Delapp Johnson is described as a plainspoken, candid advocate who speaks his mind and says what he thinks, regardless of who hearing him.

Morgan County Delapp Duggie)Johnson

Community leader laments Morgan County drug problem

Johnson, a school board member and nursery operator, speaks about youths' drug abuse in Morgan County. He notes a cousin’s conviction for amphetamine sales, urges targeting suppliers, and calls for community action beyond arrests. He cites local drug availability and media influence as factors, urging collective effort.

Johnson Morgan County

Judge Recommends License Renewals for Alabama TV Stations

Federal judge Chester Naumowicz found Alabama education television largely unaware of black viewers’ needs but not malicious. He recommended renewing licenses for eight stations and approving a ninth in Demopolis after hearings into racial access. The commission has since improved equal employment and noninvolvement in program matters, listing WAIQ Montgomery WBIQ Birmingham WCIQ Mt Cheaha State Park WDIQ Dozier WEIQ Mobile WFIQ Florence WGIQ Louisville WHIQ Huntsville.

Washington Alabama Federal Communications Commission Chester F. Naumowicz Demopolis WAIQ Montgomery WBIQ Birmingham WCIQ Mt. Cheaha State Park WDIQ Dozier WEIQ Mobile WFIQ Florence WGIQ Louisville WHIQ Huntsville Naumowicz

Banks Agree To Refund Interest In Alabama Settlement

Alabama Labor Council says six banks will refund 4.5 million dollars to about 150 000 BankAmericard and Master Charge holders overcharged interest from 1969 to 1971. Refunds average around 25 dollars, with some up to 100. Final hearings to verify notices set for late August.

Birmingham Ala Alabama Labor Council Alabama BankAmericaid Barney Weeks The Labor Organization Weeks U. S. District Court Frank Johnson Jr Montgomery Virgil Pittman Mobile Seybourne H. Lynn First National Bank of Birmingham Birmingham Trust National Bank First National Bank of Mobile American National Bank of Mobile State National Bank of Decatur First National Bank of Montgomery

Chart Council Membership at Wheeler Basin Library

Central Alabama Mental Health Clinic along with Rev. Lawrence Maines as treasurer and Mrs. Norman Self as secretary at First Christian Church organize the council. Wheeler Basin Regional Library hosts the council meeting to confirm membership rolls and roles.

Central Alabama Lawrence Maines First Christian Church Norman Self Wheeler Basin

Mississippi officer indicted in cutting fatal chase case

The U S attorney in Mobile says Lauderdale County Mississippi patrol officer Wallace Neal Jr has been indicted for violating Eddie Lee Allen Jr.s civil rights after a high speed chase into Alabama. Neal was served with the indictment and must appear in federal court on September 5 to enter a plea. The grand jury charged the 14 year old Lauderdale County youths death on January 16 following the pursuit sparked by a stolen car alert. Investigators said Neal was on patrol when the alert came in.

Mobile Ala Neal Eddie Lee Allen Jr Lauderdale County

This Whole Thing Threatens Kids’ Lives Said Officials

A terse public warning states that ongoing issues in the area threaten children’s safety. Community leaders urge swift cleanup to reduce danger and protect residents. No specific dates or names are provided in the readable text.

Ardmore Check Funds Pollution Fight and Police Hire

Ardmore Alabama council designates its first federal revenue sharing check of the year toward environmental protection and sewer repairs. The town will receive 3651.25 quarterly totaling 14605 for the year. Mayor Terry Bottom notes the initial funds will fix the sewer system. Paul Holt is hired to fill a police vacancy replacing Jeff Bottom who resigned to join the Limestone County Sheriff's Department as a jailer.

Ardmore Ala Terry Bottom Paul Holt Holt Jeff Bottom Limestone County Sheriff's Department

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