Early Kohoutek viewing advised by NASA and experts
Scientists from the Marshall Space Flight Center outline viewing times for Comet Kohoutek from December through January. Observers should avoid looking at the sun, as NASA notes eye damage is possible, with best evening views around January 1 and photography tips from Kodak and other firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sentell
Kohoutek
Marshall Space Flight Center
North Alabama
NASA
Brian Marsden
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Venus
Andy Nelson of Athens Lauded as Eagles Legend
Andy Nelson, an Athens High School graduate of 1952, starred as a walk on, reached the NFL with the Baltimore Colts and later the Giants, earning All-Pro honors and a noted pro career. He coached in semi pro football, producing players like Tom Dempsey, and now resides in Lutherville Maryland as Eagle Stadium advances toward a new facility next summer.
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Nelson
Athens High School
Golden Eagles
Bill
Athens
Andy
Alabama
Memphis State
Memphis
Bill Nichols
Baltimore Colts
New York Giants
Baltimore
Colts
Johnny Unitas
Y.A. Tittle
Lutherville
Pennsylvania
Said
Tom Dempsey
Dempsey
Andy Jr
South Carolina
Tom Calvin
Steelers
Colt
Unitas
Weeb Eubank
New York Jets
Don Shula
Miami Dolphins
Eubank
Ferman Elmore
Hal Self
Paul Bryant Nelson
Andy Nelson
Woodroof
Athens High
Eagle Stadium
Powell To Preside In 1974 Criminal Cases
Judge Newton B. Powell will preside over all Morgan County criminal cases in 1974 under a rotating court schedule by the Eighth Judicial Circuit. The plan splits cases into divisions with Coggin and Hundley managing civil and criminal dockets in Morgan and Limestone counties. The calendar includes reduced Morgan Court conflicts, monthly criminal jury weeks, and specific arraignment and trial timing rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Lowry
Newton B. Powell
Morgan County
Eighth Judicial Circuit
Morgan
Limestone Counties
Powell
Limestone County
R.L
Dick) Hundley
Handley
Limestone
Tom B.coggin
Hundley and Coggin
Morgan Circuit Court
County Court
Lawrence County Circuit Court
Athens
Groceries and lamp stolen from Goodwin residence
A theft report states Mallard Goodwin of 804 4th Ave SE found groceries valued over 50 dollars and a 29 dollar lamp missing from his home while he and his wife were away. Police noted a rear door window of a station wagon at Wynn's Standard Station was broken Wednesday night by BB or pellet gun shots.
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Mallard Goodwin
4Th Ave. SE
Goodwin
Wynn's
Church St. NW
Fire damages Sharpton sign shop owner home in Cullman
William J. Sharpton, 42, suffered second and third degree burns on his hands and feet when his brick home on Section Line Road burned Thursday night. The six room house was destroyed while his wife Faye and 10-year-old daughter Carlene escaped. Sharpton is in satisfactory condition at Cullman County Hospital.
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Cullman
Sharpton
William J. Sharpton
Section Line Rd
Faye
Carlene
Nancy Burks
Burks
Navy
Cullman County Hospital
Memorial Baptist paving report set for zoning board hearing
City Engineer Joel Pugh will report on progress paving a Bayside subdivision road tied to a prior variance for Memorial Baptist Church. Residents complain about patchy work while the board, also hearing nine variance and home occupation cases, meets at city hall Wednesday at 4 p.m.
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Board of Zoning Adjustment
Joel Pugh
Memorial Baptist Church
Bayside
Pugh
City Hall
Gas Dealers oppose 10 percent sales cut at Decatur stations
Decatur service station operators criticised a 10 percent cut in gasoline sales with no compensation, arguing major oil firms can raise wholesale prices when costs rise. Cecil Hipps of the Alabama Service Station Association urged action at a forthcoming statewide meeting to allow price increases. The group cited federal price controls and expected shortages, while a Texaco dealer warned of coming shortages despite current conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Cecil Hipps
Alabama Service Station Association
ASSA
Bentley’s
Wallace Brother Linked To Jeep Writ At Attachment
Alabama state lawyers moved to attach a 1971 Jeep with the same ID as one bought for Gov. Wallace's brother Gerald as part of a suit to recover 94736 from Machinery & Supplies Inc. and its treasurer Ruby Latham. The action targets property possibly owned by the company or treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Gerald
Machinery & Supplies Inc
Ruby Latham
Nelson Pro Ball Career Surprise
Athens High School history recalls Andy Nelson a small 1952 quarterback who became a standout defensive back and later an outstanding pro player. Athens attorney James Woodroof noted his thin build and big heart while speaking at the stadium groundbreaking ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Andy Nelson
James Woodroof
Woodroof
Andy
Depot Fire Ties to Historic Register Nomination
The Wheeler depot in Lawrence County, part of a National Register nomination area including the Wheeler Home complex and a 19th century church, burned Wednesday night. The depot, about 100 years old, was linked to Gen. Joseph Wheeler. Mrs. George Maness is preparing the nomination forms.
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Wheeler
Lawrence County
Alabama Historical Commission
Warner Floyd
Commission
Alabama 20
Floyd
C. A. Turner
Southern Railway
Decatur-Courtland Highway
Delmer Peebles
Joseph Wheeler
South
Congress
Pond Springs
Wheeler Home
George Maness
Florence State University
Crisis Call Center and poison emergency guidance
For personal crises call the Crisis Call Center at 355 8000, collect if needed. For possible poisoning contact the Crisis Cs Center, your nearest hospital, or family physician. If uncertain of an emergency number, dial 0 and explain the emergency to the operator.
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Decatur Daily
Comet Kohoutek
Eastman Kodak Co
Rochester
Sonny Turner
Dilly
Tbemploye
Audie Lott
Tuberculosis Hospital
Mrs. Burks
Jaycees
Jennifer Garmany
W. M. Riethmaier
Center
J. Hugh Looney
Jaycee
6Th Ave
Decatur Shopping Center
James Cathcart
8Th Ave
M. M. Henry
1Sth Ave
Brenda Haley
Vine St
Willie Garth
Laurel St
Floyd Mason
College St
Ernest Hutto
18Th Ave
Edith Warren
Wadsworth St
Tom Edgil
Somerville Rd
M.C
Charles Light
15Th Ave
Standard Oil
Marcus—Johnson
Texaco
Church St
Wallace
Birmingham
Roosevelt City
Brewerfield
Cairo
Roosevelt
Gadsden
Steve Young
Houston
Tex
Paul ‘Bear” Bryant
Steve
a.Motcomery Realtor
Capital Development Co. of
Ate Building Commission
P. R
Pinkie” Hassan
Capitol Complex
James A. Watts
Watts
Montgomery County
Alabama Trucking Association
Alabama Textile Manufacturers Association
Alabama Forestry Association
Alabama Department of Archives and History
Montgomery Advertiser
President Nixon
State Archives
Milo Howard
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