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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1972
Page
2
Gov. George Wallace, confined to a wheelchair, says he intends to stay active in 1974 and may seek reelection or run for president in 1976. He admits walking may be limited but health improves, and he defends continued political activity despite the Louisville injuries.
Autopsy confirms 10 year old Linda Watkins died of pneumonia in Lowndes County. James Carter, 50, charged with attempted grand larceny over alleged snake healing. Sheriff notes Carter treated girl for snakes in stomach. no charges yet tied to death.
A reader asks how to report a suspected fraudulent sales promotion and is advised to contact the Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Deceptive Practices in Washington DC 20508 with full details. Another reader asks about rent regulations and farming land. the answer notes farming land and non residential use are exempt from federal economic stabilization act coverage. A third reader seeks a book with values for political campaign buttons and is directed to Old Drover Inn Book Department in Westfield New York for a political button price guide.
Alabama officials debate a special session to allocate federal revenue sharing funds. Governor Wallace may direct immediate use toward prisons and mental health, while House Speaker Lyons and Lt. Gov. Beasley see no session needed. A reapportionment plan faces opposition for a May regular session.
The article records reactions on a reapportionment plan with Beasley and Lyons expressing doubt about a special session and preferring the regular session for action. It also notes emergency numbers across counties and a Salvation Army drive at 2001 Woodland Street with Tim Childs and Eddie Portwood as sponsors to aid needy children.
The Associated Press reports seven weekend accidental deaths in Alabama from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Sunday. Victims include Emanuel Thurman 31 of Jefferson and Alice Legge 59 of Thousand Oaks California killed on U S 80 near Demopolis. Other fatalities cited: Curtis Waldrop Town Creek. Vera Mae Agee 10 Maplesville. Warren Pickens 44 Florence. Edward Payne 23 Altoona.
Athens police investigate an apparent early morning attempted arson at Johnson and Morris Grocery Brownsferry Street. A gasoline filled jar with a wick shattered a window but did not explode. no one injured and nothing reported stolen. The jar will be sent to a state toxicologist to identify contents and check for fingerprints.
Turner Talmadge Turner retires from the Decatur Electric Department after more than three decades of service. The 62 year old began driving a line truck and stringing lines, later building substations. He credits TVA time and praises the town's electric system as among the best.
Turner recalls starting when many residents lacked electricity and stoves. He notes growth from three to fifteen substations and describes a steady career path in the electric department. Two colleagues who began with him remain, and his farewell will be a quiet easing out.
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