Hartselle Accepts Swimming Pool Bid
HARTSELLE The City Council accepted the low bid of 189 887 from Continental Contractors to build the Sparkman Park swimming pool with completion in 150 days and start of construction in coming weeks. The council also debated land rezoning along U S 31 and Hays Street but did not vote on the proposal, and several related moves and personnel decisions were noted.
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Hartselle
Continental
Sparkman Park
U. S. 31
Hays St
Killen
Parks and Recreation
Norris Turney
Turney
Jabco, Inc
Ford and Landers, Inc
Southeastern Pools
Caldwell Construction
Bill Roberts
Ee Roberts
J. E. Peck
Peck Funeral Home
Old Council
Ig Soho
Karl Prince
Roberts
John D. Long
Mike Sparkman
McDonald to Reintroduce State Blue Law Revision
Senator Albert McDonald plans a February bill to revise Alabama blue laws. He seeks a statewide repeal and county referendum on Sunday business in November and December, aiming to reduce confusion and balance supporters and opponents.
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McDonald
Athens
Limestone-Madison
Albert McDonald
North
Alabama
Richardson Hill Named President of UAB in Alabama
Dr. S Richardson Hill Jr was chosen president of The University of Alabama in Birmingham effective February 1 1977. As former vice president for health affairs and Medical Center director since 1968 he led expansions and new schools and now oversees a $65 million hospital and health education project. He is a Duke and Bowman Gray graduate, an endocrinologist, and previously chaired the university medical system’s programs. He succeeds Dr Volker, with acting chief executive Dr Campbell remaining in place briefly.
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Birmingham
S. Richardson Hill, Jr
University of Alabama
John Caddell
Decatur
Caddell
Hill
UAB
Joseph F. Volker
Dr. Volker
George W. Campbell
University College
Medical
Alabama
School of Public and Allied
School of Community and Allied Health Resources
School of Nursing
University
Tuscaloosa
School of Public and Allied Health
U.S
Nursing
Public and Allied Health
University Hospital and Medical Center
Lurleen B. Wallace Memorial Hospital
Alabama Heart Hospital
Thomas and Julia Russell
Volker
Duke University
Bowman Gray School of Medicine
Wake Forest University
Harvard University
Peter Bent Brigham
Air Force
Harvard
The
Medical College of Alabama
School of Medicine
Department of Medicine
Veterans Administration Hospital
Medical School
Medical Center
University of Alabama System
Dr. Hill
Greensboro
N.C
Janet Redman
Andover
Mass
the Hills
Susan Dustin
Samuel Richardson, III
Elizabeth Hamilton
Margaret Hanes
Windows Smashed at Carrie Matthews Recreation Center
Jarman surveys Tuesday night damage at the Carrie Matthews Recreation Center in northwest Decatur. Seven windows in the main room and ceramics room were smashed by brickbats rocks and bottles. Damages estimated between 800 and 1000 dollars. Grounds kept clear of rocks that could be used for vandalism. Brickbats and rocks appear to have been carried to the building.
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Cleveland Jarman
Carrie Matthews
Decatur
Jarman
Gary Lloyd
Front Brings Chill to North Alabama
A cold front moving across North Alabama brings plunging temperatures and gusty winds. Temperatures fell to the low and mid 30s in the pre-dawn hours with a warmer westerly breeze. the forecast calls for clear, very cold conditions today and Thursday with highs in the 40s and lows near 20s to 30s. Wind warnings remain for area lakes with no precipitation expected.
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Alabama
Tennessee Valley
Weather and river readings for Decatur area forecast
The Decatur vicinity reports river flow at Keller Memorial Bridge 17.38 and sea level 551.68. Temperature notes show 55 high at noon and 30 low at 2 am, with today's forecast in the 40s and tonight near 20. Partly cloudy and windy today, clear and cold tonight, sunny and cold Thursday. Climate data for Wednesday lists a high 57, low 28, average 43, with no precipitation that day though 3.08 inches for the month and 52.97 inches for the year. Fastest wind 23 mph NW gusting to 34.
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Decatur and Vicinity
River Reading
Keller Memorial Bridge
Police Grads Earn Degrees Echo City Detective Careers
Wayne Ryker and Jerry Bottom earned degrees from the University of Montevallo and Calhoun Community College while continuing a demanding schedule as city detectives. Their wives Barbara Kyker Pat Bottom note the commitment, describing long commutes to Birmingham and Huntsville for courses. Wayne emphasizes education for cops and the belief that many officers pursue higher learning.
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Wayne Kyker
Barbara Kyker
Pat Bottom
Wayne Ryker
Jerry Bottom
University of Montevallo
Calhoun Community College
Ryker Family Considers Return to School After Career Shift
Kyker, president of the Fraternal Order of Police, is now home at night, changing family dynamics as his children notice the difference. The 10-year-old remarks on having dad home, while Ryker ponders pursuing a master’s degree after earning a four-year business administration degree.
Vandalism Reported at Grove Street Residence
The 807 Grove St. NW home of William Jackson was vandalized on Tuesday according to Officer Jerry Hale. A separate complaint notes deflated tires on Mrs. J. E. Champion’s car at 1430 7th Ave. SW, and Darnell Ellison on 224 6th Ave. NW reported three windows damaged at his residence by vandals.
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Grove St. NW
William Jackson
Jerry Hale
Hale
J. E. Champion
7Th Ave
Sam Cowart
Noel Mayfield
Darnell Ellison
6Th Ave
Steve Condo
Dawson Long
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Charles Smith
Aaa-Southend Ambulance Service
Carolyn Whitlow
Police Department
Council
Bobby Carl Francis
Utility Board
Fred A. Bennett Sr
Anthony Orr
Willie Lott
Congress International
Allied Products
Baker
Charles Murphree
Ala
Baptist Medical Center
Montclair
Morgan County
Charles Howard
Howard
Richardson Hill
Gulf Coastal
National Weather Service
NOAA
US Dept of Comme
Ryker
Wayne
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