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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1971
Page
2
People born on December 25 face a unique blend of holiday and birthday. Some enjoy the extra cheer, with parties and gifts, while parents juggle celebrations. Mary Carol Eyster’s family notes the convenience of a single festive day and the shared joy.
Alabama agriculture posted a record 1 077 billion gross income in 1971 driven by beef and crops. Livestock including poultry accounted for 530.7 million and crops 434 million with cotton soybeans and peanuts notably strong. Extension head Ralph R. Jones called it a milestone and noted farmers’ take home pay around 400 million amid rising land values and farm numbers.
Mary Carol Stone reflects on growing up with combined birthday and Christmas gifts, hoping to stretch finances through shared presents. Her mother describes multiple Christmas birthdays in the family and a long holiday dinner tradition as Suzanne Stone notes her June 25 birthdate is special, yet she prefers the Christmas gathering.
The State Oil and Gas Board begins evaluating tougher offshore drilling rules as Mobil Oil seeks a 21 500 foot wildcat well in Block 76 Mobile Bay near Dauphin Island. A committee formed by former Gov. Brewer drafted regulations tied to federal offshore orders.
Alabama voters face Amendment No. 6 on January 18 that would allow state legislators to draw weekly mileage for round trips to their homes during sessions, potentially raising weekly costs beyond current 10 cents per mile once per session.
The Decatur Daily answers readers questions on excise tax refunds for financed car purchases, value of fossil sea shells found in Madison County, and donating toys for needy children via the Salvation Army.
A page from The Decatur Daily lists emergency numbers for Sheriff's offices in Morgan Limestone and Cullman counties plus city services in Decatur and Athens. It includes Crisis Call Center numbers for personal crises and poisoning, with guidance to dial 0 if unsure and to contact hospitals or physicians.
Mrs. Lillian Cobb was found guilty of second degree manslaughter in the killing of Hobart Christenberry, 66, after prosecutors said she hired Michael Glover, 20, to murder him and sought the death penalty at sentencing in Birmingham.
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