Property Tax Bill Will Undergo Test in Alabama
In Montgomery the farm bloc seeks 64 votes to pass a constitutional classification plan evaluating property by use. Rep. Joe McCorquodale says test votes will show strength before a House floor showdown. The plan sets rates by property type with exemptions for homeowners and small farms, while urban lawmakers push a uniform higher rate plus larger homestead relief. Equalization follows a federal court mandate.
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Montgomery
Ala
Joe McCorquodale
Clarke County
George C. Wallace
Conservation leaders discuss Soil Conservation Service roles
Conservation Lee H. Bridgman, district conservationist from the Chicago area, outlines SCS functions with W. B. Lingle from Auburn, J. K. Howard of Decatur, and R. M. Chapman, district conservationist, present for the briefing.
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Lee H. Bridgman
Greater
Chicago Area
Soil Conservation Service
B. Lingle
Auburn
J. K. Howard
Decatur
R. M. Chapman
Health Planners Meet on Appalachian Funding Projects
Federal Appalachian program officials from Washington and Atlanta joined state and local health planners to review projects for Appalachian funding. Led by Joseph Napolitano, acting director for health program development, the ARC group heard progress reports from Tri-County health administrators.
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Appalachian
Washington
Atlanta
Joseph Napolitano
Appalachian Regional Commission
Tri-County
Regional Health Planning Commission
Alabama Development Office
Blue Barber
Robert McDonald
Preston Blanks
State Office of Comprehensive Health Planning
M. D. Plowden
Ollie Kyle
Bureau of Health Facilities Construction
Barrett Shelton Sr
Appalachian Regional Health Planning Commission
Dennis Opheim
Commission
Shelton
Graham Getting Kicks With Pole Not Ball
Earl Graham of Moulton recalls a 1920s baseball era and a later life fishing with his grandson Thomas Edward. The 74 year old retired teacher and former coach recounts facing Connie Mack’s team and striking out a center fielder three times on ten pitches, a highlight after a Browns farm career cut short by a 1926 arm break.
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Moulton
Earl Graham
Graham
Connie Mack
Sims
Thomas
Edward Graham
Lawrence County
North
Alabama
Southeast
Moulton High School
Birmingham
Authern
H. Louis Browns
Mack
Hackleburg
Veteran Alabama educator Graham retires after 43 teaching years
Retired educator Graham concluded 43 years teaching at Hackleburg Hatton Speake Roger sville Ardmore Phil Campbell and other high schools He coached baseball and basketball and served 23 years as night principal at Decatur High School He also taught math at Calhoun Junior College and Athens College He and his wife Icy Nell have five children Mary Ann Patterson among them Graham retired June 30 1968
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Hacklebury
Hatton
Speake
Rogersville
Ardmore
Phil Campbell
Decatur High School
Calhoun Junior College
Athens College
Graham
Icy Nell
Department of Pensions and Security
Hackleburg
Bill
Albany State College
Georgia
Charles
Gerald
Redstone Arsenal
James
Reynolds Metal Co
Sheffield
Mary Ann Patterson
California
Radio Tape Player Stolen From Car in Decatur
A combination radio-tape player was stolen Wednesday night from Jimmy Springer’s automobile parked at Decatur Shopping Center on 6th Ave. Police report no sign of forced entry and nothing else appeared missing. Investigating officers include Michael Mize Doyle Ward and Michael Harvey.
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Jimmy Springer
Decatur 2
Decatur Shopping Center
6Th Ave
Michael Mize
Colonial Plaza
Doyle Ward
Michael Harvey
Ward
Harvey
Teen Overdose Treated After Pills Incident at Decatur General
A teenage girl was treated Wednesday afternoon at Decatur General Hospital after an overdose of pills. Det. David Smith provided details on the incident.
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Decatur‘General Hospital
Det
David Smith
Open door found at storeroom of Walker Cook
Early this morning an open door was found at the storeroom of Walker Cook. Authorities investigated the scene and checked for signs of entry or tampering. No further details were released.
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Walker Cook
Pain Pill Overdose In Decatur Woman Treated
A Hartselle woman was treated at Decatur General Hospital Wednesday after an accidental overdose of pain pills. Police officer J B Adair provided the details.
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Hartselle
Decatur General Hospital
J.B. Adair
Fireworks Reported Sparking Police Search
Policemen Larry McNair and Ronnie Crumpton searched Wednesday night for fireworks reports amid a local disturbance.
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Larry, McNair
Ronnie Crumpton
Emergency numbers and city services list
The notice lists emergency contacts including Police 353-4141, Fire Department 353-4141, Highway Patrol 353-0631, Morgan Sheriff 353-6256, Ambulance 355-3844, Crisis Call Center 355-8000, hospitals or physicians for poisoning, and dialing 0 for operator assistance. Also provides The Decatur Daily department line 353-4612 and holiday hours 253-4739.
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Fire Department
Highway Patrol
Morgan
More Troopers Needed in Alabama Legislature Appeal
Alabama public safety director Col. W. L. Allen urged the legislature to approve a conditional $1 million for 100 additional troopers. He cited threats from trained revolutionaries as the motive. The House Ways and Means Committee moved quickly to support the bill.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Highway Patrol
W.L. Allen
House
Ways and Means
Amoco Plant Fire Extinguished on Finley Island Rd
A small fire at the Amoco Chemicals Corp plant on Finley Island Rd was caused by an oil furnace and put out in 20 minutes by the plant fire department. No injuries were reported.
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Amoco Chemicals Corp
Finley Island Rd
Decatur
Fireworks Reported on 16th Ave SE. Suspects Not Located
Officers responded to reports of fireworks in the 1400 block of 16th Ave SE but failed to locate any persons involved. No injuries or property damage were reported at the scene.
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16Th Ave. SE
Decatur Woman Named Alabama Outstanding Young Woman of 1971
Barbara Cady, Decatur speech pathologist, named Alabama Outstanding Young Woman for 1971. She sponsors Friends of the Retarded, leads Alabama United Cerebral Palsy programs, helps organize Parents of Cerebral Palsy, and coordinates clinical services at the Tennessee Valley Rehabilitation Center. She holds BA from Auburn and MA from Alabama, and earned the Asha clinical certificate in 1969.
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Barbara Cady
Decatur
Alabama
Cady
Joseph Daniel Bryant
Dadeville
Mr. Bryant
Auburn University
The
University of Alabama
Park Award Heralds Montgomery for Recreation Work
Gale Montgomery, a State National Bank employee, receives a plaque as outstanding non professional layman from Jimmy Brown, Decatur Park and Recreation Board chairman. The Alabama Recreation and Park Society honors five annually for service to Decatur's youth recreation programs.
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Gale Montgomery
State National Bank
Alabama Recreation and Park Society
Jimmy Brown
Decatur Park and Recreation Board
Montgomery
Decatur
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Therese Rice
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Rita Garvey
Nora Yarbrough
Gene Lee
Gay Blackburn
Ricky Kimbrough
Mike
Winford Turner
Roosevelt City
Jefferson County
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Ricé
Silas Cross
Huntsville City
Huntsville
Overdose
Dowell
Jimmy Erwin
Decatur Daily
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