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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1973
Page
2
The Anniston Star highlights an impending energy shortage covering gasoline electricity heating and cooking. It offers humorous tips on managing without power and gas, suggests rations may come, and advises turning off TVs using a hidden knob and using a den fireplace ceremony to engage children.
The text describes gathering around a fire with logs of different kinds to color flames, toasting marshmallows and popping popcorn with simple gear. It suggests arranging chairs, sharing health, goals, and interests, and expanding talk to art, religion, films, politics, and college plans as a family activity.
Missive concerns subscription rates and delivery options for The Daily and Sunday editions. Details include pricing for mail and carrier delivery, tax inclusion, and zone distinctions. The notice also mentions misstatements policy and grievance redress.
The author ponders a retro vibe where energy shortages, if revived, might carry unexpected positive aspects. A reflective musing on resilience, simplicity, and renewed appreciation for resourcefulness in a wistful tone.
Maurice Kelly a 20 year old Decatur thrill seeker rides bulls at rodeos across Alabama including Huntsville Alabaster and Hartselle. He began with exhibition riding and calves roping and owns five quarter horses. He recalls a broken leg in loading and a near miss when a bull nearly stepped on him. He trained by working with bulls at chutes and loading remains dangerous.
Inside by Tony Estes describes bull rider Kelly, facing a 1400 pound bull rated 4135, noting the dangers and the eight seconds required. He recalls近 riding different bulls, fears a bull falling on him, and aims to start circuit rodeos next spring with no serious injuries so far.
The Watergate panel may exist six more months up to a year with a hearing into the 18 minute tape gap recessed until Tuesday. Nixon aides Haig and laboratory tests in New York are involved while Wakefield denies links between a $100000 cash gift from Howard Hughes and a $100000 CD tied to Nixon.
Nate says the Gordon Bible School to Bank Street parade went smoothly and was well organized by the Jaycees with Chamber of Commerce funding. Separate talks on energy policy include possible gasoline tax and rationing as lawmakers push emergency measures and a national debate on energy funding.
Atlantic Richfield confirms price increases to cover higher crude and heating oil costs. Regulators allow pass through of imported crude but forbid passing extra refinery or production costs to customers. Local distributors note several area oil firms raised prices by two to three cents recently.
Local station owner Owen McKenzie in East Dallas says a gasoline price program driven by President Nixon’s appeal could improve efficiency without harming his volume as most customers are neighborhood locals. An accident in Capshaw injures a 26 year old man when an air compressor tank exploded in a garage. Bread prices not to blame for bread costs says Al Bull of Wallace’s Farmer, wheat in a loaf remains a small share.
A 16 year old Decatur girl was arrested and charged with buying receiving or concealing stolen property after a Somerville Road school break in last weekend. A 15 year old juvenile was also apprehended in connection with the case. Seven to eight cases of soft drink bottles were reported stolen. A separate police report says rocks broke a window and screen at C B Smith 805 Prospect Dr SE Thursday night.
The report shows Friday high 64 at p.m. and low 32 after midnight, with today and Sunday highs near 72 to 73 and cooler nights around 43. Forecast calls for sunny warm conditions, plus a brief note on daily temperatures and sunrise at 6 36 a.m. and sunset at 4 35 p.m.
Sunday action prompts self discipline and prayer to move plans forward. Aries through Pisces receive guidance on speech, relationships, cooperation, and decisions with emphasis on clarity and practical results. © 1973 Chicago Tribune.
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