Alabama House Looks to Raise Funds for Mental Health
As six days remain in the session, the House Ways and Means Committee advances revenue ideas to support mental health and education. Proposals include a $50 monthly cap on merchant discounts for sales tax refunds, a 5 percent coal tax, a 4 percent stamp tax, and a higher road contractor tax, while House and Senate debate budgets and local bills.
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Associated Press
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Ways and Means
George Wallace
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Wallace
Senate Finance
George C. Wallace
David Cauthen
Morgan County
Justice of the Peace Courts
Chamber
Roland Cooper
Wilcox County
Limestone Water Project to Begin Next Week
The South Limestone water project will start next Wednesday serving Decatur to Athens. Limestone County Commission Chairman Thomas Lee Hammons says the contract, worth 971 534 dollars, was awarded in June to Tucker Bros. of Pell City. It marks state firsts in federal aid under HUD requirements and Appalachian Regional Commission funding aided by former Gov. Albert Brewer.
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Birmingham
New Civic Center
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Athens
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Decatur
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Limestone County Commission
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Albert P. Brewer
Tucker Bros
Pell City
Identifying a Stradivari Violin and Local Property Rules
A reader asks about the value and identifying features of an original Antonio Stradivari violin noting early period varnish and Amati model influences. Another query covers Decatur city rules on mowing vacant lots with officials investigating.
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Antonio Stradivari
Stradivari
Bobby Morris
Hartselle
Amati
Carlo Bergonzi
Hartselle Replaces Yield Signs With Stop Signs
Hartselle councilman David Buckelew wins approval to replace yield signs at intersections with stop signs. He cites nine wrecks in recent months and says police will gradually swap signs to test if safety improves.
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Hartselle
David Buckelew
Crete Memories Bring Home Marvina Britt at 19
Marvina Britt, 19, has returned with memories of Crete an island in the eastern Mediterranean noted for its ancient ruins and beauty. She lived on Crete and described its long history dating back before Christ.
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Crete Visit Highlights Island Life and Local Concerns
Marvina and her Air Force family describe Crete with its rocky terrain, limited produce, and fishermen markets. She notes no high school on the island, residents travel to Turkey or Spain for schooling, and plans to visit again before parents’ October 1973 return.
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Marvina
Air Force
Crete
Turkey
Spain
Japan
Misawa
Teresa Sharp
Trinity 1
Atlanta
Emergency numbers and crisis contacts listed for Decatur Daily readers
The Decatur Daily provides emergency numbers for Fire Department and Highway Patrol plus sheriff, crisis Call Center 355 8000, and poison emergencies. It advises dialing 0 for operator help and notes Athens service hours and department contacts.
Worry beads bought on Crete featured in photo
A Daily Photo caption notes worry beads purchased on Crete, photographed by Bobby Herbare, highlighting local craft and travel memory.
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Crete
Bobby Herbare
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