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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1972
Page
2
Guest editorial reviews John Maddox The Doomsday Syndrome arguing for calm scientific analysis over doomsday rhetoric. It praises moderation in environmental debate while noting costs of extreme rhetoric and urging rational, well informed action.
Highs near 70 today with a mid 50s low and a Sunday near 60. Cloudy and windy with a 30 percent rain chance today and 80 percent tonight, rain ending and cooler Sunday. Sunrise 6 54 a m sunset 4 46 pm.
A historical brief profiles George Fox founder of the Quakers born in England in 1624. It notes his plain living, religious travels, eight imprisonments, and widespread influence, plus a bit of humorous puzzle and trivia content from the page.
Birmingham participate this weekend as winds and choppy waters hinder recovery. A specially-equipped boat will act as command center with floodlights and communications network. Proctor says patrols will run daily until bodies are recovered and asks for prayers from the Ministerial Association.
Reports say Wallace asked for Allen to resign after nine and a half years without prior talk between them. King, a former Brewer aide, notes he should be allowed to discuss resigning, and says he was the only one to leave Brewer’s administration in support of Wallace.
Mixed 100000 people remained in Managua with about 15000 still roaming the hard hit downtown. Thousands fled to schools stadiums tent cities and open areas while many moved to nearby Granada where residents opened doors to strangers.
A list of admissions and dismissals at Decatur General Hospital includes numerous individuals from Decatur and nearby towns. Entries name patients by title and surname, with several births noted for families such as Crowe, Stanley, Kelley, and Roy.
Stella Crutchfield ends a long tenure as Morgan County Probate Judge office chief clerk after 43 years beginning 1929. She recalls starting as a recording clerk and later filing, supervising staff, issuing licenses, and overseeing estates and records. The retirement follows a courthouse party with officials and local lawyers in attendance.
Today multiple churches in Hartselle and nearby towns host gospel sings and musical programs. Pattillo Street Church of God hosts two local groups at 7 p.m. Deer Springs Baptist Church features the Singing Servants and others at 7 p.m. Oak Ridge Methodist Church near Hartselle opens 7 p.m. Sherman Street Church of God hosts services starting 6:30 p.m. Flint U S 31 area holds Watchnight services with guest speakers. Brooksville Church of God of Prophecy hosts watchnight from 8 p.m. to after midnight. First Baptist Church seniors present What's It All About Anyhow at 7 p.m. and 1 p.m. The Storchmen of Cullman 10 appear all day at Sherman Street Church of God with multiple services. Open House at Alabama Children's Home Decatur Branch 2–4 p.m. M C Taylor Memorial Building dedication. New Center Baptist Church near Hartselle hosts a benefit watchnight from 7 p.m. to after midnight for the Baptist Children's Home.
Miss Crutchfield, long time aide on U.S. 36 E, retires after years assisting people at the courthouse. She says she enjoyed the work and thanks colleagues, noting she is 66 and ready for a rest with a new face in the office.
The text lists emergency contacts including a sheriff number and Crisis Call Center numbers 355-8000 for personal crises and poisoning. It also mentions calling the nearest hospital or family physician and advises dialing 0 for unknown emergencies. Contains inconsistent figures like 353-6256 and 232515.50.
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