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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1976
Page
2
Auburn coach Barfield, who piloted a 3-8 season, watched Alabama play another bowl game from home. He spoke Friday at the Morgan County football banquet in Hartselle, reflecting on the season and looking ahead.
Auburn coach Barfield reflects on a 3-8 season with young players and injuries. He cites recruiting as essential, noting the signing of premier lineman Frank Warren and plans to start 1977 with North Alabama prospects George Stephenson Foster Christy and Freddie Smith. The piece also notes honors for Hartselle players and a Cedar Lake shooting case with no charges filed.
Athens Limestone Hospital faces a $126000 projected annual cost for Hospital Affiliates International to supervise all departments. Chairman Binford Turner warns the price is too high while the board weighs a management contract after HAI surveys. A county tax referendum to aid the hospital is also under discussion.
A lone duck hunter in a small craft faced Whitecaps on the Tennessee River as the Coast Guard launched a search. James K. Dunn reported a man may be in trouble after wind gusts hit 34 to 39 mph and a small craft warning was issued. The Flint Rescue Squad assisted, while Monsanto security noted two hunters in the area. The unidentified hunter’s status remained unresolved as the search continued at 8:45 to 9 a.m.
Two Decatur areas plan candle light events this week with carolers at nightly locations. Old Decatur lights nights Tue Wed Thu with Well to Canal streets 7 to 9pm. Longbow Estates Thurs Fri. regional clubs sponsor glow.
Capacity power production at the Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant will be delayed by two more days after a unit was shut down. TVA officials said all three units were nearing full output before Unit Three Sunday, but it was reactivated to full power later. Separately, thousands of small candles will be used for holiday decorations in sand filled plastic milk containers. Courtland election deadline looms at 5 p.m. Tuesday for candidates in the January 2 vote with two council seats contested.
Morgan Limestone and Lawrence counties project 1976 gross farm income at 115.366 million dollars with Morgan at 34.137 million, Lawrence at 48.333 million, and Limestone at 32.896 million. Statewide income is seen at 1.6 billion, driven by dairying eggs hogs cattle cotton and soybeans amid higher prices and production.
Decatur area weather data notes river reading at Keller Memorial Bridge 17.33 feet and sea level 551.63. Sunday high 66 at 2 p.m., low 55 this morning. Forecast fair and windy with temperatures in 30s this afternoon, low tonight in 20s, Tuesday in mid 20s. Extended outlook through Friday: fair, increasingly warmer Thursday and Friday with highs near 50s.
The U S Weather Service warns of arctic air sweeping Alabama this afternoon through Tuesday with wind gusts near 30 mph. Rain ends as a frontal system passes, temperatures dropping to the 30s by afternoon and the 20s tonight, with lake winds possible and gradual clearing by Tuesday.
FBI says evidence from weekend raids across five central Alabama counties will go to Montgomery County grand jury. No arrests were made in Montgomery Lee Chambers Russell and Autauga counties. Wagering records currency and other material seized after a 14 month joint probe revealing a wide scale bookmaking operation.
A clipped report notes Unit One delivering power at a percent level while Unit Three is described as moving up steadily, with attribution to speakers Butler and Uni Twolsey. Details are incomplete.
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