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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1975
Page
2
Cloudy skies linger as the old Holsum Bread building frames the Grant Street Church of Christ. Cold air continues through Wednesday with lows near 30 and highs in the 40s.
Cold front moves southeast through Alabama into the Tennessee Valley bringing freezing temps into the 30s with highs in the 40s. Showers drizzle and fog persist through Wednesday with continued cool, cloudy conditions and a second front forecast to arrive by Wednesday. Rain totals reached 1.01 inches at Huntsville Decatur Jetport as lows dipped to 37 this morning.
Extended outlook shows cold period from Thursday to Saturday with a chance of rain Thursday, clearing and colder Friday, and fair but chilly Saturday. Highs in the 30s, lows near 30 Thursday, and in the 20s Friday and Saturday.
Four teenagers were killed and a fifth injured when their speeding car fleeing state troopers plunged off the road into a vacant house near Opelika Alabama. The pursuing car also crashed but no officers were seriously injured. The victims include Henderson Brundidge 17 from Seale Wiley Smith 17 of Hatchechubbee Willo Dean Battle 15 of Salem and Elisa Gilliam 14 of Phenix City. Brundidge's brother Motha Brundidge 15 was injured. The crash occurred about 9 42 p m on Lee County Highway 4 five miles south of Opelika.
A Senate Select Committee on Small Business hearing in Memphis drew local state and national officials on Monday. Standing left to right are Jim Barksdale and SBA representatives as part of the session.
Memphis small business leaders criticize federal agencies for excessive paperwork and penalties as Senators Sparkman Brock and others hear testimony. SBA regional director Messick cites recession and regulation as key problems while industry voices urge reduced red tape and practical compliance.
Investigation continues into an armed robbery of Falkville resident Larry Spradlin by three youths. Spradlin said a car stopped beside the road near Mill Creek Church in Eva and the trio pulled a gun, taking 2600 dollars. license plate unknown.
Decatur firemen revived Raymond A. Fox II, 20, of 317 Mark St. SW after he apparently fell asleep smoking in bed. He was treated for smoke inhalation and the bed sustained slight fire damage. The incident occurred about midnight and was investigated by police Lt. Lewis Tapscott.
Athens State College celebrated state affiliation honoring Rep. Tommy Carter and Sen. Albert McDonald for securing a $1 million appropriation and leading a three member House and Senate committee effort. President Sidney E. Sandridge praised their persistence and public service.
Local clubs churches and schools announce Christmas programs meetings and open houses. Woodmeade Garden Club co hosts at Gail Wilkes home. Morgan County Realtors host a Christmas party. Decatur High Oak Park Middle School host a Christmas concert. Somerville Baptist screens The Burning Hell. Rose Garden Club hosts a Christmas luncheon. Friendship Club meets at Summer Manor. Cotaco Literary Club colonial luncheon. First United Methodist Church Moulton choir Christmas cantata at Maranatha Baptist Church. Decatur WCTU meets at 2 p.m.. Wishful Digger Garden Club Christmas luncheon. Single Adult Fellowship at First Baptist Youth Center. Priceville School presents A Small World. West Decatur School PTA Christmas program. Alabama Sheriffs' Boys Ranch hosts Christmas Open House. Chapter 736 NA RFE meets at Decatur Inn for officer installation. Prairie Grove Missionary Baptists with iy Makers Quartet. regular singing at East Acres Center. Friendship Baptist Church Danville featuring Calvary Crusaders and Lordsmen Quartet.
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