Stop Signs Returned and Guardrail Talks Rise
Stop signs were erected at two railroad crossings in Decatur and the county, with Lt. C B Tutwiler noting Cedar Lake Rd sign placement. An accident fatality at the crossing is recalled. Vandals removed some signs, and discussions of modern guardrails for the Tennessee River causeway followed a Decatur woman's plunge into the river. State officials urged citizen outreach to gain support for safer rails.
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Decatur
C. B. Tutwiler
Cedar Lake Rd
Trinity Lane
E. V
Plug) White
Ben Gamel
Alabama State Trooper’s
Flint
Tennessee River
Third Man Arrested In Bank Robbery Here
Carl Perry, held on robbery charges for the Oct. 13 Central Bank of Alabama Decatur branch heist, was arrested in Mobile and returned to Decatur. Earlier suspects Thomas Wilson, Billy King, and the involved timing were noted. Perry’s bond is $50,000 with extradition pending.
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Russ Roberts
Central Bank of Alabama
Decatur
Carl Perry
Mobile
Ernest Bowman
Perry
Mobile County
Doyle Ward
Morgan County
Lyle Garrett
Bowman
Thomas Wilson
Mississippi
Billy King
Sheriff's Department
King
Prentiss
Miss
Wilson
Carter Begins Cabinet Interviews Across Georgia and D.C.
President-elect Carter travels from Plains to Atlanta to interview prospective cabinet members using the governor's mansion for privacy today and Wednesday. He will resume interviews in Washington on Thursday and Friday. Meanwhile at the United Nations Kurt Waldheim is reelected secretary-general by the 15-nation council on the second ballot after a first ballot Chinese veto for Luis Echeverria. The court rules GE did not violate the Civil Rights Act by excluding pregnancy from its disability insurance program. Air Bag Rule Praised.
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Plains, Ga
Carter
Atlanta
Washington
Waldheim
Council
Luis Echeverria
General Electric Co
United Nations, N.Y
Security Council
Kurt Lee
United Nations
China
Air bag rule praised by big auto firms draws Nader critique
Major auto makers praised the federal decision not to require airbags in new cars, while auto safety expert Ralph Nader criticized the move. Alaska rail project nears completion as work continues, including remaining sections before June 1977 finish. Kissinger carries Carter message to Brussels signaling trans Atlantic ties and NATO support. Palestinian guerrilla alert heightened along Lebanon Israel border. Israel silent. Japan's Takeo Miki fights to hold PM post after Liberal Democratic setback. UN Security Council poised to reelect Kurt Lee. China expected to veto on first ballot, raising doubt over a second term.
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Ralph Nader
Kissinger
Carter
Brussels
As of
Plains
Supreme Court Signals Limits on Busing Orders
The Supreme Court, in a 7 to 2 ruling, signaled limits on federal judges power to order busing for desegregation and overturned a lower court decision that would have required widespread Austin Texas public school busing. Some officials said the decision may not affect Decatur’s case, as judges review technical points on racial balance and school assignment.
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Lyle Denniston
Washington State
Washington
Supreme Court
Austin, Tex
Decatur Board of Education
Julian Harris
Justice Department
Decatur
James Hancock
U.S. Court of Appeals
Austin
Water Rules Change Asked by Rural Resident
Floyce Lovvorn asked the City Council Monday night to modify the West Morgan East Lawrence water contract so nearby residents could buy water from the system. About 70 homes west of the city limits face a stipulation with Decatur that blocks supplies to the area within the city’s police jurisdiction. Lovvorn said residents have posted water meter deposits, and he would not sign an agreement to join the city even if the contract were changed. Council members questioned him over why he would not join, and Mayor Dukes pressed whether school issues influenced his stance, noting Lakeview School options for his children.
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Gay Barber
West Morgan-East Lawrence
Floyce Lovvorn
Moulton
Trinity Rd
McEntire Sn
Woodall Rd
Decatur
Louvorn
Ray Nixon
Lovvorn
Nixon
Bill Dukes
Lakeview
First State Ups Cash Dividend at Decatur Bank
The board of First State Bank of Decatur declares a higher cash dividend. Bank president William R. House says the dividend is 6 cents per share payable December 31 to stockholders of record December 1. 1976 marks the bank’s strongest year to date.
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First State Bank of Decatur
William R. House
House
First State
Delaware ratifies Constitution. first state to do so
In Today's Daily On This Date in 1787 Delaware became the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. The note also mentions local ads and weather details with highs in the 40s and overnight lows in the 20s, and references a river page on the second page. It ends with a Tennessee Valley motto about privilege of living there.
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Delaware
U.S
Tennessee Valley
Upside Down Dollar Spent In Store Here
A Trinity Dollar General store manager recalls a customer using a dollar with upside down serial numbers and reversed Treasury seals. The bill, reportedly minted with the error, could be worth up to 125 dollars. Experts weigh value while the customer disputed acceptance, and the scene hints at rare currency finds during Christmas shopping.
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Russ Roberts
LaJnie McClusky
Dollar General Store
Department of Treasury
Trinity
Limestone students skip lunch as program faces competition
Limestone County records show more than 1,200 students or 20 percent of district enrollment do not participate in the school lunch program this year. Bill Graham cites school candy stores as competition while noting the system barely covers 60-cent meals and loses nine to eleven cents per meal serving adults. Health department demerits totaled 210 last year, eight fewer than the prior year.
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Sonny Turner
Athens
Limestone County
Bill Graham
Graham
Limestone County Health Department
Health Department
Auditorium Studied Here
The Town Meeting steering committee expanded its subcommittee and planned a survey to assess city needs for an auditorium and civic center. Architect Fred Underwood noted no formal proposal exists and the planned cluster of buildings has waned since urban renewal boundaries were redrawn. The Masonic Building could be reused cheaper than new, with historic value and restoration economics cited by Lee Sentell. HUD funds cannot fund an auditorium. restoration under National Register listing is possible but limited.
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Fred Underwood
Central Bank
Chamber of Commerce
Morgan County
Underwood
Lee Sentell
Helen Johnson
Dick Ordway
Morgan County Historic Preservation Society
Sentell
Large selection of recliners at Robinson's Furniture
A wide assortment of Lazy-Boy and Barca Lounger rocker recliners is featured at Robinson's Furniture located downtown on 2nd Avenue. Visit to choose from multiple styles and finishes.
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Robinson's Furniture
2Nd Ave
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John Godbey
State Highway Department
Ray Bass
Decatur Civitan Club
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Highway Department
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Carter Interviewing
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Detroit
Anchorage
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Mandel
Beirut, Lebanon
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Israel
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Oon
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Tokyo
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Decatur Daily
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J. C. Mahaffey
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