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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1973

Page

3

Bank Robbery Suspect Identified In Decatur Case

Authorities describe the bandit as about 5-7 clutching a brown bag as he fled the Decatur bank after a note claimed a gun. Tellers and customers were unaware during the heist. the amount taken is estimated near $11,000 pending audit while FBI and local police pursue several leads.

FBI Bandit Hargett George Bacon Armando de Quesada Judy Nelms Debbie Gordan Nelms

Health Capsules overview by Dr Michael Petit

Health Capsules provides general health information by Dr Michael A Petit. It is not intended as medical diagnosis or individual treatment advice and should not replace professional care.

Michael A. Petit, M.D

Low turnout at Austinville and Peek Olds-Cadillac polls

At Austinville Elementary School chief inspector Charleen Taylor reported the lightest turnout ever with fewer than 30 voters by 1 p.m. The Peek Olds-Cadillac polling site echoed the trend, with under 40 voters by 1 p.m., indicating a slow election day for Southeast Decatur voters.

Austinville Charleen Taylor Peek Olds-Cadillac Peek Olds-Cadillac Decatur

Storms, outages, and Alabama ballot questions on state amendments

A wintry storm causes widespread power outages across the region with 850 workers brought in to restore electricity to about 250 000 homes. Connecticut faces heavy damage while bodies count five dead. National Guard activated in Connecticut and Lyndon administrations. In Alabama voters face four statewide amendments including judicial reform.

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Controversial Plan To End BALTIMORE Program

Baltimore Mayor William Donald Schaefer ends a city program that tested 4500 children for misadaptive behavior to identify potential juvenile delinquents. He rejects refunds and cites controversy while noting the pilot aimed to guide later schoolwide testing with a $2.4 million expansion request. The effort faced criticism as totalitarian and prone to stigma.

Baltimore William Donald Schaefer Law Enforcement Assistance Administration

All American Band Expands to 102 Members

The McDonald All American Band reaches a record 102 members this year with two players from each state and two from the District of Columbia for the first time. Selection is by high school directors under musical director Paul Lavalle of Radio City Music Hall. The band will perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Tournament of Roses Parade.

New York District of Columbia America Paul Lavalle Radio City Music Hall Asadena Calif

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