Baxley Grand Jury Possible After Apparent Shooting Case
Moebes noted the grand jury was tentatively set for Jan 10 but cancellations leave open the chance of a special session to consider indictments. Guntharp and Weaver were arrested after the shooting of Davis at Westgate Shopping Center. Davis’s wife described a last moment briefcase handoff, later opened by investigators containing personal letters.
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Moebes
Guntharp
Weaver
Davis
Westgate
Alabama Water Improvement Commission orders speedy septic projects
In Montgomery the Alabama Water Improvement Commission directs the Jefferson County Commission to proceed as rapidly as possible with projects in the county’s sanitary waste treatment program, signaling urgent action amid ongoing efforts to improve waste management infrastructure.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama Water Improvement Commission
Jefferson County Commission
Apollo 17 astronauts report orange soil could rewrite lunar history
Schmitt and Cernan spent 75 hours on the moon with three excursions covering over 20 miles. They found orange soil near a possible volcanic mouth, gathered rocks, and suggested the find may push the moon’s history into a more recent era, challenging the idea of a geologically dead moon.
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Schmitt
Moon
Vol
Evans
Space Center
Houston
Cernan
Earth
Fifth carrier joins Tonkin Gulf fleet reports
Authoritative sources say a fifth aircraft carrier is operating in the Tonkin Gulf in addition to the four already present. Plans also note construction of a Valley Creek sewage treatment plant to begin by March 1973.
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Tonkin Gulf
Valley Creek
Margrs
Four Birmingham men reported missing after hunting trip
Hope Limestone County Rescue Squad searched the Tennessee River near State Docks for hours and planned to resume at 10 a.m. Monday. Family members said the men left Birmingham for a Decatur hunting trip, with authorities noting fire and possible boat overturn near an island. Authorities heard cries for help Saturday night and fired shots as signals, while other unrelated war updates were included in the report.
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Limestone County
Tennessee
North
Alabama
Knowlton
Morgan
Howard Proctor
Sheriff Evans
Ube
Decatur Boat Harbor
3M Co
McBride
Evans
Family overcomes odds as Cullman mother awaits transplant
The Hudson family reports total medical costs near 20 000 dollars for a kidney transplant at Veterans Hospital Birmingham with 45 days hospitalization and thousands more for home dialysis. Diana, now 15, helps with chores while older siblings in Texas hope to visit during Christmas. A trust fund at First Baptist Church Cullman and Rev. Conn in Decatur funds donations as Grover Hudson, a builder, notes slow work due to weather and a recent 9 000 dollar home loan.
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First ‘Baptist Church
2Nd Ave
5Th St. W
Cullman
Conn
Decatur 3
Local Student Named to Who's Who in America Colleges
SEWANEE Tenn July Julian L Bibb of Decatur has been chosen for Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. He attends the University of the South where he is vice president of the Order of Gownsmen and serves as a Delegate Assembly representative. An English major and son of Mr and Mrs JL Bibb, he is active in campus affairs.
Calendar of Events Highlights Local Clubs Activities
Calendar details Decatur Woman's Club dinner at Ramada Inn 7 30 p.m. with husbands as guests. Altrusa Christmas covered dish at 7 p.m. at Mrs R L Nash 415 Walnut St NE. Summit Church group plays The Star That Shines at 7 p.m. Danville Rd. Central Garden Club Christmas meeting 9 30 a.m. at 2207 Birch St SE with gift exchange. Sixth Avenue Church of God Christmas Eve musical 11 p.m.
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Decatur Woman's Club
Ramada Inn
Altrusa Club
Decatur
R. L. Nash
Walnut St
Central Garden Club
Christams Meeting
E. K. Henson
Birch St
Sixth Avenue Church of God
Oklahoma Governor Visits Decatur Riverfront Industry Plea
The governor outlines regional optimism and the need to identify industrial sites in advance with ample land. TVA official Mike Foster notes Amoco and Monsanto expansions near riverfronts while promoters stress recreation and schools to attract employers.
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Tom Johnson
Barrett C. Shelton
Hall
Arkansas River
Oklahoma City
Tennessee Valley
Johnson
North Alabama Industrial Development Association
Decatur
Mike Foster
TVA
Natural Resources Department
Amoco Chemicals
Rural funds urged for REAP REA and housing programs
Allen says he will press the Administration to release reserve funds held from department appropriations. The money supports REAP, REA, and Farmers Home Administration projects including migrant housing and water sewer construction. Sources expect Nixon to release funds after inauguration.
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Cullman
Allen
Senate
Agriculture Committee
America
Rural Environmental Assistance Program
REAP
Rural Electrification Association
REA
Farmers Home Administration
Washington
Nixon
Earl Butz
Demand for Jobs and Growth Shapes Decatur Visit
The group praises job creation and education as keys to regional growth. TVA board member Don McBride notes land purchases for industry. Shelton emphasizes employment as foundation for homes and cars, colleges, ecology. Governor tours Decatur then Western Kentucky and New Orleans.
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TVA
Don McBride
Shelton
Decatur
Johnson
Western
Kentucky
New Orleans
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Amoco
Robert Adams
Jerry Reed
Oklahoma
Car Owners Magazine
Point Mallard
David Hall
Cantrece
Oolfersan
Morgan Plaza
Hartselle
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