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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1972
Page
2
The prayer from d&Messenger, Second Presbyterian Church in Memphis Tennessee asks for the true spirit of Christmas and asks for grace to keep love warm and genuine beyond holiday bustle. It seeks gratitude for blessings and asks that Christ’s presence stay with believers now and forever.
High near 50 today with a low in the upper 30s. Friday’s high was 45 at 1 p.m. and 6 a.m. low 41. Expect a high about 60 Sunday. Fair skies today and tonight with increasing clouds Sunday. Winds light and variable.
The stock market rose modestly as the Dow gained 4.21 to 1004.21 amid war news and rate chatter. Volume reached 12.54 million, with Matsushita Electric up 2 percent and AT T up after FCC approval for a domestic satellite system. The NASDAQ composite rose 0.20 to 131.28.
E. F. Park, longtime head chef and owner of Limestone County’s Park Inn in Athens, retires after 28 years in the business following a months‑ago robbery and beating that damaged his health. He says the incident forced his exit from the restaurant industry.
Inside by Sonny Turner details Park's lease of the Park Inn to John Davis with plans to expand. Park recalls starting in Decatur then Athens, the Tri-Angle Tourist Court move, and his long hours as chef and inspector ensuring fresh, reliable food for Limestone and Morgan counties. He notes the challenge of finding dependable help and his love for the restaurant trade.
Five people were injured in Limestone County vehicle crashes Friday. Geneva Atkins and Olga Groff of Newton Falls Ohio were hurt when a car hit a cow and crashed into the Swan Creek Bridge on U S 31. Debra Shelton of Hammond Indiana and Cowan Forbes of Ardmore Tennessee were hurt in a separate two car crash at Alabama 53 and Pulaski Pike with Forbes and Shelton in fair condition at Huntsville Hospital.
Local and county numbers list emergency contacts for Decatur Morgan Athens Limestone Lawrence Cullman and other areas. Numbers include 353-0631 353-6256 232-1530 974-8782 353-4612 and 355-8000 for the Crisis Call Center. In emergencies dial 0 and describe the incident.
The administration says Hanoi delays are to resist New American demands while nearing a final text. Nixon, Kissinger, and Haig discuss a path to settlement with Saigon urged to not block peace. Pentagon and Senate polling show mixed views on bombing and war-ending legislation.
Virginia Camp of the Long Leaf Garden Club announces Candles for Peace, placing 3000 lighted candles along Long Leaf Estates streets over a Christmas weekend. Each candle represents a silent prayer for an end to the Vietnam War and world peace, with 1000 candles set for each of three nights.
Radio Hanoi reports many pilots listed as missing have been captured but offers no exact figure. B52s spearhead air attacks amid heavy missile barrages while ninth and tenth bombers were reportedly shot down near Hanoi. Attempts to report missing airmen are limited by a tightened information policy.
Kiwanis Club members participate in Christmas kettle drives across districts. Sixth Avenue Church of God hosts a 1 p.m. Christmas Eve musical. First Presbyterian and Covenant Presbyterian sponsor a 5 p.m. Union Christmas Eve Melight Service open to the public. Pleasant Valley Baptist Church in Hartselle hosts a Bible conference today through December with services at 10 a.m. and 6 30 p.m. Rev Ghrad Murrell from Bentley La Rev Norman Hester formerly Courtland Baptist evangelist and Rev Johnny Tucker of Shady Grove 1st Church Neel sing. Lunch served daily and nursery provided for each service.
A Hartselle man, James Turney, was accidentally shot in the upper back Friday around noon near Finley Island Rd. He was treated and released at Hartselle Hospital. No charges were filed and police accompanied him until an ambulance arrived. the wound came from a .38 caliber pistol.
The state of his kidneys remained unchanged from the morning bulletin, with blood cleansing progressing in a favorable trend. A hospital spokesman said Margaret Truman Daniel had been informed of the crisis, and it was unclear if Truman’s daughter would return to Kansas City after a two week stay near the initial hospitalization.
Governor George C. Wallace urged Alabamians to join in a prayer for world peace during a Christmas message. He asked people to count blessings and be thankful for God’s goodness while wishing a happy and safe holiday season.
The county plans higher deductibles per employee with Blue Cross-Blue Shield offering at least ten dollars more monthly than Equitable, the only competing bid. Equitable agent Ralph Jones will explain changes.
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