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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1973
Page
2
The Associated Press reports at least 19 deaths during the Christmas weekend in Alabama. Fifteen were from traffic crashes, three members of one Chambers County family perished in a house fire.
Mrs Mozelle Bolder watches light snowfall in Hartselle just before Christmas. The family moved five months ago from Minnesota to Morgan County after her husband transferred with the Army to Redstone Arsenal. Vikings fans recall Minnesota winters.
The Bolders relocate to North Alabama bringing Northern traditions like a yule log and a fire to welcome Christmas. They note closer community, loved ones planning visits, and a warm South welcome while coping with winter and a string of local fatalities reported by police.
Morgan County gains fulltime voter registration after a DOJ ruling found no racial overtones in the new law. Mrs. Jenny Flynn will serve as clerk to accept applications beginning January 2, with Objections resolved and authority confirmed after a series of board meetings and staffing decisions.
FBI and police continue the Dec 17 First National Bank robbery probe with no new leads. A lone thief in a green plaid shirt jacket and ski cap fled with $11 000 in cash. a bank photo is being reviewed as officers compare similarities to a TV robbery and a prior local stickup.
Police investigate a break in at David Ballinger’s home at 2402 Pennylane SE after a north side window was broken with a brick. The house was ransacked but nothing reported missing. A 14-year-old girl from northwest Decatur was treated for a cut above her left eye from a home fight and released.
A circuit judge weighs six statewide groups and five individuals charged under Alabama corrupt practices laws after a December trial. The state links the groups to a committee opposing a 1972 constitutional amendment, with names including Associated Industries of Alabama and Alabama Farm Bureau, while committee chairman James Watts denies involvement or payments.
Fire of unknown origin heavily damaged Athens Bowling Lanes a 12 lane facility owned by Winston Garth Jr and operated by Rickey Taylor. Fire Chief A E Bumpus said damage runs to thousands with three pin setters destroyed and interior heat smoke damage. Investigation underway arson not suspected.
Decatur gains approval from the Alabama Energy Management Board for an emergency 1350 gallon diesel supply for the month end. Texaco will distribute the fuel with plans to deliver soon, aiding a forecast that Decatur will switch to Standard Oil in January 1974.
For personal crises call the Crisis Call Center at 355 8000 or your nearest hospital or family physician for possible poisoning. If unsure of the emergency number dial 0 and tell the operator the nature of the emergency.
Nearly 100 civil cases are scheduled on a motion docket Thursday before Morgan County Judge C Bennett McRae. Motions must be filled or noted at hearings starting 9 30 a m with requests for pre trial hearings to McRae. If a case is reset and the plaintiff fails to pursue trial it may be dismissed. Most cases involve small contract disputes.
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