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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1972
Page
11
Kansas City AP reports former President Harry S. Truman, 88, shows slow improvement after 17 days in hospital. Doctors describe his strength and “remarkable” tenacity though he remains in very serious condition and semiconscious as researchers note body chemistry normalizes.
A hospital spokesman described President Truman's condition as stabilizing with effort focused on kidney and lung issues. Doctors noted strength and tenacious reaction, decreased urea nitrogen, and a new amino acid feeding method begun to bypass failing kidneys.
The EPA gives 10 states temporary power to issue permits for discharging wastes into waterways. The program expires next March 18, with up to about two dozen permits per state before EPA reclaims authority. States named are California Georgia Iowa Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Ohio Oregon and Washington.
River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning was 18.55 with sea level at 552.85. Forecast calls for cloudy cooler conditions today, clearing tonight, with highs in the upper 40s and a high near 50 on Saturday. Extended outlook: mostly cloudy with rain Sunday and Tuesday, highs in the low 60s and nights in the 40s.
Former Speaker John W. McCormack, 1st District congressman for 42 years, was given a color photograph of the USS Constitution by the Navy on his birthday. He joked with photographers and warned TV crews about air times for his story, predicting he might still be in office at 6 p.m. but watching at 11 p.m.
Apollo 17 astronaut Ronald E. Evans, commander of the America during lunar surface operations, plans a February trip to his Kansas roots. Evans, a former St. Francis and Topeka resident and KU graduate, spoke with Gov. Robert Docking to confirm the visit.
Hollywood AP Bobby Sherman introduced his new son Christopher Noel born weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces and disclosed his marriage to Patricia Carnel since September 26 1971. He said his wife suffered a miscarriage 50 months after the union and kept her out of the spotlight to protect their child.
Connie Gene Miller has returned from a four year Marine Corps tour to his Decatur home. He will spend Christmas with his mother Mrs. Marleni Miller at 917 18th Ave SE and will be based at Camp LeJeune after the holidays following duty in Okinawa.
In Calgary a dial a prayer service offers real people on the line. A secretary answers, discusses the caller’s troubles, and if the caller seeks prayer the line connects to a minister.
The Daily Records lists admissions in Cullman County including William Carlton Cross and many others with numbers and locations such as Hanceville Cullman Vinemont and Warrior. Dismissals include Dula Braswell Frances Bridges Effie Cole Ruth Doty Giles and more. Birth notice records state Mr. and Mrs Gregg Mitchell of Athens welcomed a son at Athens Limestone Hospital.
World Film Services, Ltd. sues actress Rita Hayworth and her manager Curtis Roberts in a Los Angeles Superior Court claim for 1 million dollars. The complaint alleges unprofessional performance and breach of contract on the film Witness Madness. Roberts allegedly urged Hayworth to breach the agreement.
Funeral services for Esby Adair 52 of Decatur were set for Sunday at Macedonia Cumberland Presbyterian Church with burial at Sykes Cemetery. Survivors include three brothers and three sisters. Also listed are Pamela Kay Holman 4 of Athens with services today at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel and burial at Gatlin Cemetery, and J C Liles 54 of Danville with service at Bethany Baptist Church and Elmwood Cemetery. Susie Louise Meadows 82 of Athens died Thursday. service Friday at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Athens Cemetery.
Default on a July 6 1977 mortgage by Ike Kitty and Nellie J Kiet to Jim Walter Homes triggers public sale of 1.0 acre more or less in Morgan County Alabama. Sale conducted by Mid State Homes Inc to satisfy debt. location details describe property boundaries and road margins. Also public notices for FCC license renewals affecting WMSL Decatur and WRSA Decatur with required filings and public comment periods.
Morgan County Circuit Court Equity sells at public auction the Rosa Dunlap et al property to the highest bidder for cash. The sale is at the courthouse door between 11 AM and 4 PM on January 16, 1973. The described parcels cover portions of Section 20 Township 6 South Range 4 West.
Notice states Phillip Hiatt and Janet Hiatt defaulted on a Charter Mortgage loan now held by the Federal National Mortgage Association. A three week notice of sale is published for January 5, 1973 at the Morgan County Courthouse North door in Decatur. Legal description covers Trinity area 0.5 acre property in Section 30 Township South Range 5 West.
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