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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1971
Page
3
Preston and Paul Brown credit coaches for turning overlooked players into a football unit. The brothers praise Southern hospitality and Decatur support as Huntsville provokes a tough game with wet field conditions. Kickoff is at 7:30.
Henley ran 139 yards for Florida this season as the Decatur parade selects Auburn as grand marshals. Alabama officials note SEC title players may not attend while some return home for studies. High school bands and local floats join in the town event with listed sponsors including State National Bank and 3M.
The Tri-County Appalachian Health Planning Commission and HEW officials review multiple health manpower projects funded by Appalachian funds. Debates focus on program longevity versus short term high impact contracts, with proposed initiatives at Calhoun Junior College, Decatur General Hospital, Athens Limestone Hospital and regional institutes.
A fish kill in Baker's Creek near the Tennessee River was reported Thursday afternoon. About 200 fish perished, mainly gizzard shad, with largemouth bass bluegill and white bass also found, according to Jerry Hooper of the Alabama Conservation Department.
Health officials from state federal and local levels met with Appalachian Regional Commission delegates Thursday to examine proposed 1972 health care projects for the tri county area. The gathering included George Waterhouse from Public Health Service and Joseph Napolitano of the Appalachian commission.
Rep. Tom Drake says a bill keeping the Eighth District intact then renaming it the Seventh will reach a House vote after clearing a committee. The plan adds St Clair County and part of Jefferson County to the Seventh, shifting it to the Sixth, with Tom Bevill still the district's representative. Drake expects House approval but warns of Senate opposition.
Local boosters and THE DECATUR DAILY join forces to fund a trip for Decatur High School Red Raiders to the Orange Bowl. Leaders praise the team coaches and community for a record season and urge citywide support alongside a $50 from the Austin Black Bears Booster Club and $100 from Red Raider Booster Club and Decatur Daily.
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