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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1972
Page
2
Alabama officials face a six day official canvass window before inauguration due to a 1901 constitutional rule. Lt Gov Beasley backs a reform, while Sen Foshee pursues a shift to allow two week post election swearing. A second issue notes voting rights still exclude beaten husbands from disenfranchisement.
U S Representative William Dickinson of Alabama says the death penalty should be reimposed in select cases. He cites Richard Speck and Leopold Loeb as examples, arguing penalties are too severe for minor crimes yet too lenient for the worst offenses.
The Decatur Daily lists emergency phone numbers for Morgan County Hartselle Limestone Lawrence and surrounding areas. It includes 911 crisis lines 355 8000 and county specifics 355 0631 353 6256 734 0342 and hospital or family physician guidance for poisoning or uncertain emergencies.
The Associated Press reports five children died in a Jasper apartment fire on the bottom floor, as two others perished in roadway crashes over the weekend in Alabama. Walter James Weatherley, 39, of Alberts, was killed when his car struck a tree and overturned in Dallas County on Highway 5 near Safford. The five children were Dewayne Hall, 1, Lavernée Hall, 6, Darlene Hall, 15, Elizabeth Duncan, 13, and Melissa Duncan, 16. The cause of the blaze was not immediately known. Thelma Boyd, 71, of Hanceville, died Friday night in a two-car wreck in Gardendale, Jefferson County. The AP tallies weekend accidental deaths from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Sunday.
Oslo born Rev Oddvar Berg who spent 20 years in the Belgian Congo as a missionary is now a U S citizen and travels the country urging Americans to appreciate their heritage. He recalls wartime Congo dangers and says American freedom is precious. Berg, pastor of Old Brick Presbyterian in Sheffield, speaks to student groups and clubs. He and his wife and two children celebrate his 58th birthday as he emphasizes optimism and positive action. Florence State University will crown its Queen of Beauty in Norton Auditorium.
Decatur readers request Pat Sullivan's home address to ask football questions. The answer directs correspondence to Pat Sullivan care of the Atlanta Falcons at Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta Ga. 30312, noting he handles mail daily and will receive letters the same day.
Teresa Reardon an 11 year old with five heart defects and prior open heart surgery joins Decatur Recreation baton class in the Christmas parade. She learned baton routines, rode her bike, and practiced after years of limited activity while her mother notes her growth in confidence and endurance as she plans for school and piano lessons. The Reardons live at 1209 Evelée St SW.
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Aubrey J. Wagner said TVA will explain in detail the nine percent wholesale power rate rise. Rep. Joe L. Evins urged the House Public Works appropriations subcommittee to convene next year to probe the TVA increase, calling it unjustified and unnecessary. The TVA had announced the nine percent hike for municipal and cooperative districts starting January.
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