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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1971

Page

3

Blakemore Rejects Moulton Fire Chief Salary Offer

Tim Blakemore, the volunteer fire chief since 1968, refused a fulltime post with $600 monthly minimum, after council offers sat at $475. Mayor H A Alexander noted city costs and discussed possible settlement after tonight meeting. The council raised volunteer run pay to $5 and chief pay to $50 monthly.

Moulton Tim Blakemore Blakemore Atlanta H.A. Alexander Alexander

Aging population rising in the United States

Census projections show over 20 million Americans aged 65 plus, with estimates of 23.5 million by 1980 and 27.6 million by 1990, reflecting a growing elderly demographic.

South Central Bell bids set for $4 million expansion

South Central Bell announced bids will be opened next Thursday for a four million dollar expansion of telephone equipment at a facility to be built beside 425 Grant St. in North Alabama. The project adds 92 623 square feet and a three to four story building to handle growing local and long distance traffic.

South Central Bell Grant St North Alabama Fowler Saggers, Vaughn & Speker Atlanta Decatur General District Gordon Dr 2Nd Ave

Theft Of Salt Shaker Charged

Cullman County authorities charged Lorenza Donnell Malcom 20 with first degree burglary in the theft of a salt shaker from his uncle's house. Malcom was arrested on a complaint filed by Zetha Malcom of Arkadelphia, according to Sheriff Bill Tucker.

Cullman Hanceville 3 Dep Bill Tucker Lorenza Donnell Malcom Zetha Malcom Arkadelphia

Lawrence Position Undecided in County Pensions Boss Fight

Alabama Supreme Court to decide who can name the Lawrence County Department of Pensions and Security director after the county welfare board and the state welfare commissioner named different candidates for the vacancy left by Alice Jo Young’s resignation last May. Circuit Judge Billy Burney ruled the county board holds appointment authority and King exceeded his authority by refusing to recognize the county’s choice. King appealed October 12.

Lawrence County Billy Burney Alabama Department of Pensions and Security Burney King Alabama Alabama Supreme Court County Welfare Board

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