Four Charged In Mixon Furniture Theft Case
State and local police say four suspects were arrested Wednesday night and today for buying concealing or receiving stolen property from a Mixon Furniture Co. break in Sunday. Eugene Fuqua James Garvin James Haley and James Ervin were charged. four TV sets and a stereo console were recovered with more merchandise sought.
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Mixon Furniture Co
Eugene Fuqua
Vine St. NW
James William Garvin
Lafayette St. NW
James Leslie Haley
Sunset Dr. NW
James Maurice Ervin
Lafayette St. N. W
Amendment May Forestall Power Rate Increase
A House and Senate clash over electric power pollution control could raise TVA rates by about 200 dollars yearly unless the Murphy amendment curbs costly scrubbers. The amendment would let the EPA approve cheaper intermittent controls and fall stacks, potentially avoiding a 30 percent rate hike.
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House
Congress
Senate
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
Environmental Protection Agency
John Murphy
New York
EPA
Bill Rascoe
Bob Jones
Murphy
Rascoe
Tennessee Valley
Rep
Scottsboro
Man Gets Life In Town Creek Man's Death
TUSCUMBIA David Earl Herman, first of two defendants in the murder of Sammy Lansdell of Town Creek, was sentenced to life after a Colbert County jury found him guilty of first degree murder. Lansdell, found July 31 near a cemetery, had been shot in the back and missing four days. robbery was cited as the motive. The car was never recovered. parts matching a Ford were found in Lawrence and Colbert counties. Co-defendant William Horseman III faces trial in January.
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Tuscumbia
David Earl Herman
Sammy Lansdell
Town Creek
Colbert County
Lansdell
Colbert
Lawrence County
Lansdale
Lawrence
Herman
William Horseman III
Sheriff's Department
Ozark
Texas
Horseman
Seattle
Wash
Tuscumb
Emergency Crisis Line Numbers and Poison Help
Crisis Call Center numbers 355 8000 and local hospital or family doctor are advised for emergencies or possible poisoning. If unsure of the number dial 0 and explain the emergency, with additional department contacts listed for Athens and other areas.
Mobile Auditorium probe extends into public funds case
Mobile County Grand Jury continues Thursday a probe into the Mobile Auditorium operations led by suspended manager Walter C. Clewis. The investigation, reported by The Mobile Press, centers on handling of auditorium public funds by the 55 year old official.
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Mobile, Ala
Mobile County Grand Jury
Mobile
Walter C. Clewis
Clewis
Road Dangers For Courtland School Kids Spur Sidewalk Push
Community leaders near Courtland Elementary School urge the Lawrence County Commission to install sidewalks along Lawrence County 29 after two elderly pedestrians were killed in the past year and concerns grow about students walking home amid four lane widening and lack of safe paths. Wardens cite State Highway Department backlog and funding limits as barriers to immediate action.
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Tommy Stevenson
Courtland
R. A. Hubbard
Lawrence County
Champion Pulp and Paper Mill
Tennessee River
Champion
State Highway Department
Hubbard
Thomas Grant
Hammett Willard
Lawrence County Commission
Highway Department
Curry
Mary
Gas Guzzling Big Car Not Always Bad
Area dealers report that the gasoline shortage does not justify trading a full sized car for a new compact. Big cars may retain value, while smaller models face oversupply. some dealers note patience and conservative driving as key to improving mileage and avoiding loss on trades.
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Lee Sentell
Bill Smith
Hicks Chevrolet
Decatur
Charter Nicholson
Ford
Hartselle
Nicholson Ford
Athens
DODGE
Frank Thornton
Chevrolet
Mercury
Tommy McRae
John Penny
Leon Smith
Jay Thomas
Volkswagen
Bill Vandiver
Nancarrow At Conference In Houston
Morgan County School Supt. George Nancarrow and Morgan County High School Principal Milton Reed attend the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools convention in Houston this week. The two officials arrived in Houston Saturday for the six day event.
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Morgan County
George Nancarrow
Milton Reed
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Houston
Holiday School Schedules For Christmas Break 1973
Area schools will close for Christmas next week with nearly two weeks off. Decatur students have last day Dec 20 and return Jan 7. county schools close Dec 19 and resume Jan 3. St Ann's and Grace Baptist close Dec 20 with returns Jan 3 and Jan 7 respectively.
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Decatur City
St.Ann’s School
Grace Baptist
St. Ann’s
Ice skating debut at Point Mallard rink
The narrator recalls a chilly Christmas season night at Point Mallard outdoor rink. High school students practice for Olympic hope, while a first-timer describes the awkward learning curve and thrill of gliding across the ice.
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Point Mallard
Brown Bombers
Alabama
Inside Look at an Ice Rink Social Hierarchy
The author describes a busy rink with Tank beginners, social groups by the walls, semi pros and attendants guiding skaters. Glosses on games like the Chattanooga Chugger and Chicken appear alongside personal fear, falling, repair, and renewed practice on the ice.
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Chattanooga
Ae ‘Nce Fe
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Mixon
Clyde D. Clack
Wilson St. NW
Kenneth Collier
Richard Jones
Church St. NW
George Allen
G. W. Garth
Church St
John Garth Jr
John Garth Sr
Richard Alexander
Northwest Decatur
THE
Decatur Daily
Billy Smith
Nancarrow
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