Browns clinch playoff berth as Jets fall in autumn wind
The Cleveland Browns defeated the New York Jets 26 to 10 in a frigid afternoon at the stadium. Joe Namath sat out with a hooded coat while Bob Davis started at quarterback amid gusts up to 45 mph and poor footing.
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Weather summary for Decatur area with river data and forecasts
River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning was 21.40 feet with sea level at 555.70. Sunday high 35 at 3 pm, low 21 at 2 am. Today high mid 50s, tonight low in 30s, Tuesday high mid 60s. Forecast fair and warmer today, partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday, light variable winds. Extended outlook mostly fair Wednesday to Friday with highs upper 50s to low 60s.
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Keller Memorial Bridge
Daily Records Decatur General Admissions and Births
A long list of admissions and births at Decatur General Hospital includes names such as Miss Hather Alene Hogan Elkmont Lucille Sherrill Decatur and Mrs Jimmie Lee Bowman with multiple others from Decatur Cullman Athens and Hillsboro. Birth announcements note a daughter for Mr. and Mrs Paul H Waddell Decatur and sons for several other local couples. Fire and safety notices cover patrol investigations and alarms in Decatur Hartselle and Hartselle areas.
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Decatur General Admissions
Little Miss Hather Alene Hogan
Elkmonteen
Lucille Sherrill
Decatur
Michael Lee Williams
Cullman
Barry Glenn Davis
Athens
Henry Clay Allen Sr
Terrell Lynn Carden Jr
Patricia Dianne Patton
Scott Dwain Wren
Edward Baéri Jackson
Vaihermosa Springs
Harvey Lee McMullins
Diane Irene Paulson
Charles Foster
Albert Clinton Andrews
Logan
Tamatha Os
Bur Eee Jr
Floyd Melvin Brown
Larry David Legg Sr
Paul H. Waddell
Decatur General Hospital
Ernest O'Neal Browder
Lonnie Robinson
Joe Grant Taylor
James Ray Seal Holly Pond
Ur General Hospital
Richy van Murphy
The Sculptor Mattie Anders Refined Marble From Mud
A poem in which the speaker asks why life reveals marble and mud and credits Mattie Anders with seeing beauty in him. She perceives his inner marble, offering hope and the gift of insight to lift a rough life.
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Mattie Anders
Less Work More Output and Browns Struggles in 1950s 60s
An AP analysis notes productivity rose while hours worked per employee fell in 1950 to 1970, lifting living standards by about 2 percent annually. The Browns face turnover and injuries, trading for DeMarco to bolster offense and needing four straight wins to clinch a divisional title amid remarks on the pursuit of boring seasons.
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Walter Johnson
Jerry Sherk
Browns
Vols Rally Over Tech in OT Thriller
Tennessee built on a late stretch to beat Georgia Tech 92 83 after an 83 83 regulation tie. Leon Bombow led with 33 points for the winners while Vols star Vols continued from page B 1 for added 23 points. Auburn fell to Western Kentucky 25 points from Mike Christian. Auburn visits Dayton and Georgia Tech plays William and Mary next.
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Andy McCain
Bob Murphy
Tech
Jacksonville
Leon Bombow
Mike Christian
Auburn
Western Kentucky
Hilltoppers
Dayton
Georgia Tech
William and Mary
Auburn QB battle continues after spring injuries
Auburn faces a tense QB situation as Whatley and Walls vie for the No. 1 spot after spring injuries to Lyon and Whatley. Lyon remains No. 2 with a week to prepare, while Auburn officials acknowledge future developments are open to conjecture as practice dictates quarterback selection for the bowl game.
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Dave Lyon
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Tuskegee
Walls
Lyon
Auburn
Productivity and the mystery of American know how
The piece analyzes productivity as a key to a fuller life and national strength, noting slow 1965 70 productivity growth and foreseeing a 10 million dollar ad push. It covers questions about what drives harder work and creativity, and the roles of unions management and capital in productivity.
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Commerce Department
Japan
U.S
United States
Advertising Council
National Commission On Productivity
Pollution Protected Planes Kill London Trees
London suffers plane tree deaths due to sunstroke after frost and pollution. David Burdekin of the Forestry Commission notes early morning sun after hard frost, combined with pollution, is killing the planes.
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London
David Burdekin
The
Forestry Commission Research Laboratory
Fire Damages House in Cullman Sunday
Fire department reports heavy damage to a house on Stinson Street in Cullman. The blaze occurred around 12:15 p.m. Sunday with owner Jimmy Lal Benne identified. wiring damage noted in initial assessment.
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Sherman & St
Cullman Fire Department
Jimmy Lal Benne
The World in 1972 announces gift copies available
The Associated Press annual offers 300 color and black and white news pictures, 300,000 words of year in review, world maps, and a condensed facts section. Orders urged to ensure sufficient printing for readers.
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Associated Press
Eagles Fire Coach Khayat After 2-11-1 Season
Philadelphia Eagles fire head coach Eddie Khayat and GM Pete Retzlaff resigns following a 2 11 1 season. The club, in turmoil, immediately moves to rebuild after the disastrous campaign.
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Eddie Khayat
Peter Retzlaff
Announce 4-H Ad Options Resumed
The notice states four advertising options for 4-H events have been resumed, listing participation and submission details for local groups and sponsors.
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