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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1971

Page

18

GM recalls 6.6 million Chevrolets for engine mount fix

General Motors announces a recall for about 6.682 million 1965 to 1969 Chevrolets and Novas plus 1967 to 1969 Camaros and certain light trucks with V8 engines. Dealers will install front engine mount restraints at company expense to prevent engine lift and possible loss of control.

Detroit General Motors Corp National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA Ralph Nader Federal Agency General Motors Chevrolet Anx Highway Safety Agency

Community events fill Morgan County calendar weekend

A large Morgan County listing shows an open house at Operation Home on Summerville Road from 2 to 5 p.m., a Huntsville Community Chorus Messiah performance at First Baptist Church in Huntsville at 3 p.m., and revival services at Harmony Grove Holiness Church. Several churches host meetings, choirs, and youth events, with dates ranging through tonight and the coming days. Many organizations including PTA, United Methodist Women, and the Altrusa Club plan meetings, luncheons, and seasonal programs, plus a Christmas bazaar and various clubs scheduling gatherings and speakers around town.

Hicks Chevrolet backs warranty limits on motor mounts

T A Newton Hicks Chevrolet service manager says GM warranty covers five years or 50 000 miles, and faulty motor mounts can be replaced free only if still under warranty. He offers free checks on mounts whether in or out of warranty.

General Motors T. A. Newton Hicks Chevrolet Chevrolet Newton

Automaker Discusses Engine Mount in Letter

In a Saturday letter the automaker states an engine mount is one of several parts of a car that may require replacement during the vehicle’s normal life.

Army pay hike aims to recruit by boosting early ranks

Decatur recruiter Sgt. Dawson K. Jones says new Army pay rates mark a major step toward aligning with business pay. Newly enlisted soldiers gain 268.50 per month, with largest increases for lower ranks. The package also highlights benefits like free medical and dental care, housing, and substantial tuition support in over 300 job training options.

Decatur Dawson K. Jones Army Dawson Jones Austin Shopping Center Gateway Shopping Center Board For Quarters Federal Housing Administration

Margaret Shirley Wins National Children's Book Week Poster Contest

Margaret Shirley a 10 year old fourth grade student at Somerville Road Elementary School won the poster contest for National Children's Book Week. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Dewitt Shirley of 1414 Jackson Street SE.

Margaret Shirley Somerville Rd Margaret Dewitt Shirley Jackson St. SE

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Operation Home Summerville Rd George Bacon Huntsville First Baptist Church Harmony Grove Holiness Church Punkin Center Jerry Potter Mississippi Pattilo Street Church of God Hartselle Coy Phillips Kenneth A. Dismukes First Baptist Church of Morgan County Baptist Association Harold Blackburn Alabama Baptist Conference of Directors of Associational Missions E. T. Waddell Westside Baptist Church Central Baptist Church First United Methodist Church Cotaco Pta Glee Club Morgan County Board of Registrars County The First Presbyterian Church Wilson Henderson Central United Methodist Wscs WSG Christian Women’s Fellowship of First Christian Church Adams McCulloch Denson Group Holland Cr Tennessee Valley Authority Tourway Inn Athens W.C. Thomison Tom Brown Altrusa Club of L.R. Nash Walnut St Lurteen B. Wallace Developmental Center Noel Blackmon Piney Grove Road Falkville Blackmon Brookhaven Middle School PTA Library Fund TV Ken- Bar Inn Dieter Baer Seekers Bible Club W.G. Stone Jackson St Burningtree Country Club Christian Women's Club Prayer Cottee Dorothy Melton Sherwood Drive Davis Wilkerson Florence- Lauderdale Coliseum Pennsylvania Wilkerson New York Tri-Cities Stephen Osterhus Harmony Methodist Church Courtland David Nelson Green Thumb Garden Club Decatur Country Club American Association of University Women Newman P. Conway Mountbrook Dr Tom Bragg Browns Ferry State National Bank Frances Screws Phillip Waldrop Elks Lodge Relief. Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Tanner Mothers’ Study ‘Club Sherwood SE Archie Hampton Dynel‘s Kanekalon Venicelon Italy Wig World Sixth Avenue Ala 6Th Ave Holly Book Week Bank St Chandler ‘Ss
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