Alabama Christmas traffic toll rises with twenty killed
The Associated Press reports twenty people died in Alabama traffic crashes over the long Christmas weekend. Victims include Clifford Renfroe of Phenix City and Joe Martin of Eufaula, among others across Barbour, Montgomery, Limestone, and surrounding counties, with several deaths occurring in out-of-state incidents. The count covers 6 p.m. Thursday to midnight Sunday.
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Ashford
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Barkless Basenji: Ancient Congo Breed in Modern Flint Home
Neighbors compare Basenji to a barkless dog as Mrs. Samuel McGhee owns one at Nelms Trailer Court in Flint. The breed dates to 3400 B C with Pharaohs and nobility keeping them. AKC added Basenji to the hound group in 1942.
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Basenjis Used as Silence Dogs for Hunters and Pets
Mrs. McGhee keeps nine Basenjis as pets not breeders or hunters. They are barkless dogs that make a high pitched yodel and soft wails. She recalls first obtaining Houdzi in 1968 after reading a Charleston article and hopes to add a tri color and a kangaroo someday in Australia.
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End of work worry retirement appeal boosted by bonds
The article urges preparing for retirement now by using Payroll Savings Plans to buy U S Savings Bonds. It notes a bonus interest rate on E Bonds held to maturity and advises ongoing saving to ensure a relaxed retirement. It highlights bonds issued since June 1 1970 and offers a path to a better retirement.
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Take stock in America. Now Bonds pay a bonus at maturity
A brief note highlights bonds in American markets offering a maturity bonus. It underscores an investment option promising extra returns upon bond maturity, emphasizing potential gains for investors seeking fixed income.
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Funeral services set for U S Representative George Andrews
Rites planned today at 2 p m at First Baptist Church in Union Springs for 65 year old U S Rep George Andrews D Ala who died Saturday in Birmingham after late surgery. He was long time dean of Alabama's delegation and a top member of the House Appropriations Committee. Governor Wallace canceled today’s appointments to attend.
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Preliminary hearing set in Athens murder case Malone 18
Charles Edward Malone, 18, Athens, faces first degree murder charges for the beating death of eight month old Nicole Turner. The child died from multiple internal injuries while Malone watched her as Shirley Turner drove. Malone is jailed without bond in Limestone County.
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Decatur Graduate Marian Weber Initiated into MSU Phi Beta Kappa
East Lansing Mich Marian Virginia Weber of Decatur High School has been initiated into the Michigan State University Phi Beta Kappa Chapter. The English major and Honors College senior is the daughter of Mrs A H Capowski Huntsville and graduated Decatur High in 1968.
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Marian Virginia Weber
Michigan State University
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Huntsville
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Decatur High School
Eight Jacksonville State students pick alternate beauties
Miss Ziak Jax Beauty Mary Margaret from Decatur stands among eight girls chosen by their classmates at Jacksonville State University as alternates. Their photographs will appear in the Mimosa yearbook. Seated among them are Vickie Boutwell of Alexander City and Linda Harwell of Birmingham.
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Decatur
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Alexander City
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Birmingham
Athens Man Critical After City Crash
A spokesman at Huntsville Hospital said Joe Alex Fletcher, 35, of Athens 6 is in intensive care in critical condition after being struck by a car on Looney Rd four miles northeast of here. The vehicle was driven by Willard E. Pressnell, Athens 6, and police indicated the accident was unavoidable.
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Vanderbilt Studies Explore Link Between Mental Illness and Mercury Water
In Nashville AP reports Vanderbilt researchers seek a possible connection between mental illness and mercury water contamination. The study, described as highly suggestive, concentrates on Florence and Sheffield in northern Alabama along the Tennessee River. A second brief notes the Mobile Bay duck-hunt tragedy where three youths disappeared and were found dead after their capsized boat.
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Emergency numbers for crisis and police services
Emergency lines listed for Fire Department Highway Patrol Morgan Sheriff and Ambulance with phone numbers 39 2515 353 6256 355 3844 For personal crises call Crisis Call Center 355 8000 and for possible poisoning also 355 8000 Dial 0 if unsure which emergency to call All departments Nights and holidays 353 4739
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