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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1976
Page
2
Decatur is forecast to see clouds and rainfall through the weekend as high pressure shifts to the Atlantic. Moisture from the south brings a 40 percent rain chance tonight and 70 percent Saturday, with one-fourth to one-half inch likely in 36 hours. A cold front follows, bringing a cool weekend with highs in the 40s and lows in the 30s.
Forecasts show cloudy conditions with a chance of rain tonight and likely Saturday. Highs today in the mid 50s with lows upper 30s, Saturday highs in the mid 40s. Climate data note Thursday mean 36, 0.00 inches precipitation, 59 pollution index, 50.20 inches year total.
Decatur High School’s Red Cross Blood Drive collected 856 pints, 141 short of the 1,000-pint target, according to publicity chair Suzy Levin. The 1976 total lagged seven pints behind 1975’s 863, with 161 applicants rejected for various reasons. Levin noted high turnout but many ineligible due to seasonal illnesses and colds.
A yellowhammer or yellow red flicker brought Mrs. Patty Allen joy before dying. She found the tiny bird on a Tuesday in freezing weather as a salon patron exited. The bird appeared near the door and inspired a brief moment of cheer.
By David Miller a Birmingham shopkeeper recalls finding a numb bird in the cold and bringing it inside. She later kept it in a box, then bought a cage and fed it, while expressing sadness at the bird's fate and gratitude for the Red Cross volunteers and drivers who aided the drive. Frigid weather and frost decorate Bank Street fountains before a rains weekend.
City detectives report a fifth grade boy at Westlawn Elementary extorted a 10 year old girl. He allegedly threatened to break both arms unless money was paid. The boy admitted collecting 7 20 and 4 dollars on separate occasions, with his mother later returning 31 dollars to the girl. Case referred to Morgan County juvenile authorities. A separate report notes a 21 year old man was charged with grand larceny over a stolen vehicle.
Ed Scruggs a 45 year old former Auburn police patrol and traffic commander resigns after a decade with the department citing harassment from Police Chief Ed Blodgett and administration. He says demotion to patrolman last month followed his participation in a work stoppage on October 23 and his wife was barred from the police station. Blodgett says Scruggs left for personal and health reasons.
Huntsville Alabama band from Lee High School selected to represent Alabama in President elect Jimmy Carter's inaugural parade. Governor Wallace announced the honor by phone and the group will travel to Washington January 19 to march January 20 then return around January 22 or 23.
Emergency guidance lists the Crisis Call Center number 355 8000 for personal crises and poisoning. It instructs dialing 0 to reach an operator if unsure which emergency number to call and mentions contacting hospitals or physicians. The page includes scattered department phone lines and names, but the readable portion centers on emergency contact information.
Carl Perry, one of three men charged in the October robbery of the Central Bank of Alabama branch at Decatur Shopping Center, was moved to Morgan County Jail on Thursday after a return from Mobile. Perry is listed as an escape risk. co-defendants Thomas Wilson and Billy King face related charges with about $17,000 stolen. Wilson remains in county custody while King awaits extradition in Mississippi.
MONTGOMERY AL A spokesman for Gov George C Wallace says the governor won a pledge from President elect Jimmy Carter to review Defense Department plans to shut Craig Air Force Base in Selma. Wallace aides say Carter promised to solicit a full Pentagon report and to contact Wallace after taking office in January.
Morgan County Rep. Charles Martin urged lowering ad valorem taxes if the property tax reappraisal raises levies to unbearable levels. He outlined upcoming state bills, opposed the Sid Bill, and backed changes to the ethics commission and Good Time Law. He favored a felony for child abuse and predicted steady budget work, noting Blue Cross Blue Shield monopoly on government employees. New Young Democrats officers were elected: Sandra Martin president and Terry Larson secretary.
The Decatur Jaycees operate a Christmas tree lot on 6th Ave SE to raise funds for a general fund aiding underprivileged children and a winterization project for needy homes, in partnership with Community Action. Dan McPherson and Richard Wiley lead the effort, with Chuck Weaver noting the program’s aims.
Morgan County residents to be invited to two open house events hosted by Alabama Sheriff’s Boys Ranch North and Pumpkin Center ranches. Road blocks at major highway intersections will collect donations and awareness. Morgan County’s new House is finished and occupied. open house Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m.
City detective Wayne Ryker of the Decatur chapter of the FOP says law enforcement will assist Morgan County families this Christmas. The effort provides food clothing shoes and toys to about 55 children, with donations from members and a local grocer. Items can be dropped at city hall and deliveries are set for Dec 23 and 24.
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