Bank Robbery Report at 6th Ave Branch in Decatur
The First National Bank 6th Ave branch was robbed around 11 am by a man about five feet seven inches tall wearing a green plaid overcoat and toboggan. He handed a note demanding twenties and fifties and fled on foot east on 11th St SE. Authorities from the Decatur Police Department Morgan County Sheriff’s Office and state troopers responded. The amount stolen was not released but described as not large. Witnesses recalled no confrontation and the teller Debbie Hargett was the victim while Mrs Judy Nelms described the robber and noted he spoke only to urge haste. The scene included local business manager Armando de Quesada who saw the suspect briefly. An all-points bulletin was issued for a man matching the description.
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Tommy Stevenson
First National Bank
6Th Ave
11Th St
George Bacon
Judy Nelms
Debbie Hargett
de Quesada
Decatur Police Department
Morgan County Amendment Could Face Light Voter Turnout
County officials expect a small turnout for Tuesday's statewide referendum as residents weigh Amendment No. 6 to merge the tax assessor and collector offices. Chairwoman Ann Bell noted history of low participation in special elections and cited past school sales tax and courthouse projects as comparably subdued.
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Morgan County
Ann Bell
Board of Registrars
Arab Guerrillas Kill 21 In Rome Airport Attack
Palestinian gunmen opened fire at Rome Fiumicino airport injuring and killing many. They hijacked a German jet in Athens with hostages, threatening to blow up the aircraft if two Palestinians held by Greece were not released. The attack ended with negotiations and a potential death toll rising toward thirty.
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Rome
Athens
Greece
Lufthansas
Wheeler Library Dedicated Open Today
The Wheeler Basin Regional Library opens its $595 000 headquarters to the public today after a Sunday dedication attended by area residents. Director Nancy Agnew cut the ribbon and praised architects Fred Underwood and Steve Watkins. A commemorative wall honors Barrett C Shelton Sr for leading the fundraising drive with support from the community and a $25 000 challenge gift from Abe Plough.
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Ben Windham
Wheeler Basin Regional Library
Nancy Agnew
Civic Center Complex
Morgan
Limestone
Barrett Shelton Sr
Getty III mother weighs move to US amid abduction fears
The mother of J Paul Getty III may relocate with her three children to the United States because she fears reprisals from his abductors. In Washington the Supreme Court blocked class action suits for environmental damages. In Montgomery a grand jury indicted 35 in a fraud probe of state highway department purchases and says the investigation continues.
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Rome
J. Paul Getty III
United States
Washington
Supreme Court
Montgomery
Montgomery County
Council Preview of Blue Law Sunday Closing
The city council discussed a Sunday closing ordinance at the Jan 7 meeting presented by Councils Levin and Lee. The plan allows stores with two or fewer employees on Sundays within city limits and police jurisdiction and lists numerous exemptions including druggists tires gasoline newspapers auto repair florists ice cream parlors lunch stands and restaurants not run with prohibited businesses. Violators face up to 200 dollars or six months in jail.
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Bill Levin
Richard Lee
Morgan County
Council
Energy tip for using small broiler ovens
A reader tip suggests using a small broiler oven for small dishes or frozen meals to save electricity, as it uses only a fraction of the energy of a large oven. Readers are urged to call THE DAILY at 353.4612 with energy saving tips for possible credit.
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the Daily
Trade Ad Promotes C F Penn Hamburgers in Decatur
Local advertisement urges saving money by trading with C F Penn Hamburgers located at 121 East Moulton Street in downtown Decatur. The compact promo highlights value and availability for customers in the area.
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C. F. Penn Hamburgers
E. Moulton St
Decatur
Wright Brothers first successful flight near Kitty Hawk
On this date in 1903 the Wright brothers achieved history with the first powered flight near Kitty Hawk North Carolina. The brief note marks a seminal milestone in aviation and chronicles the initial ascent and glide that defined human flight.
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Orville
Wilbur Wright
Kitty Hawk
N.C
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Decatur City Police Department
Morgan County Sheriff’s Department
State Troopers
Billy Smith
E. C. Bowman
Armando de Quesada
Bank of
First National Today
Frigidaire Sales & Service
Robinson Furniture
Second Avenue
Wheeler
Shelton
Friends of the Library
Dalton Guthrie
Guthrie
Barrett C. Shelton Sr
Point Mallard
Abe Plough
Memphis
Bobby Herbert
Nes
By Ben Windham
Tennessee Valley
Landers
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