Car left stranded in flood waters near Sherrill Bridge
The report details a man named Warren missing after his car was found stranded in flood waters near Sherrill Bridge. Neighbors note heavy rainfall caused flash floods across North Alabama, with temperate drop and a tornado watch later canceled. Warren’s funeral arrangements and surviving relatives are listed, noting his World War II service.
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Warren
Mrs. Orr
Sherrill Bridge
McBride
Alabama
Sue Warren
Danville
Donald Warren
Grace Warren
Hartselle
Truel Warren
Ray Warren
Sugar Creek
Limestone County
Pennsylvania
Natural causes ruled in death of Abbie Miller
Morgan County Coroner John McBride ruled Abbie Miller died of natural causes at age 59. The death initially raised foul play concerns after an autopsy by State Toxicologist Van Pruitt followed a Sunday night fight at Miller’s home and a Monday death at neighbor Jessie Mae Dillard’s residence.
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Morgan County
John McBride
Abbie Miller
Sunset Dr
McBride
van Pruitt
Hunstville
Jessie Mae Dillard
Soldier from St Francisville Faces Vietnam Assault Charge
S Sgt. David Mitchell, 29, from St Francisville La, a career soldier, told reporters at the Pentagon he is not guilty. He faces an Article 134 charge for allegedly attempting to commit murder and assault at My Lay Son My village in Quang Ngai Province Vietnam on or about March 16 1968 while with Co C 5th Battalion 6th Infantry 1st Armored DivisionFt Hood Tex.
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Mitchell
St. Francisville
Pentagon
David Mitchell
United States Army Co. C
6Th Infantry
1St Armored Division
Ft. Hood
Tex
My Lay
Son My Village
Quang Ngai Province
Republic of Vietnam
South Vietnamese Paratroopers Report Viet Cong Toll
South Vietnamese command says 33 North Vietnamese killed by its troops and 53 killed by American fire support. Government forces report at least four soldiers killed and 42 wounded after Viet Cong attacks began following a unilateral cease-fire.
Romney cites higher FHA-VA loan costs amid rising rates
Romney argues higher monthly FHA-VA payments follow increased market rates. He notes lenders will cut discount rates to maintain yields, with current discounts yielding about 8.75 percent. He cites banks’ 8 percent prime rate and government credit limits failing to sustain housing production.
Alabama trooper cites alcohol influence as action center notes
An Alabama State Troopers official said action centers determine intoxication levels. He contrasted state differences in limits and described an incident involving a group of about 30 Vietnamese nationals shot at with an M16 rifle. Army sources say assault with intent to murder carries life imprisonment as the maximum penalty.
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Alabama
Alabama State Troopers
Hospital Admissions and Births Listing for Decatur Area
A compiled list details hospital admissions discharges and births across Decatur and nearby towns. Includes names and addresses of patients admitted or discharged at Decatur General Hospital and Lawrence County Hospital, with several births noted on Tuesday at Decatur General Hospital.
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Henry Devores ‘Siebert
Clearview St
Decatur General ‘Hospital
Edward Lander
Hwy
Hartselle
Charles Wayne Warren
Marguerite
Huntsville
Decatur General Hospital
R. M. Gunner
7Th Ave
Kenneth Smith
Moulton
Lawrence County Hospital
For Sale and Help Wanted Classified Mix
FOR SALE 1967 Volkswagen. $1,100 cash or payments of $64. Call after 6 p.m. 773-2983. 1967 Volkswagen with loan through States National Bank. S57 Ford pickup with chrome wheels and new paint $350. Call 355-6138. King size walnut bedroom suite $175. Mrs. Herman Borden 2302 Cal rag Ave. S.W. 355-0169. Cook wanted at Jerry's Restaurant Decatur. Phone 353-9818.
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Volkswagen Call States National Bank
Volkswagen
Herman Borden
Calrag “Ave
S.W
Cook
Decatur
River and Weather Readings From Keller Report
River readings show Keller level at 553.39 with a 19.09 bridge mark. TVA lake stages and temperatures listed for Chickamauga Pickwick Guntersville Whitesburg Wheeler Wilson with highs 47 and 42, lows 35 and 25, plus a cloudy cold forecast and climate data for Tuesday including 3.27 inches of rain and 63.71 inches for the year. Sunrise 6 51 a m sunset 4 41 p m.
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Keller
Memorial Bridge
TVA
Chickamauga
Pickwick
Guntersville
Whitesburg
Wheeler
Wilson
Postal packages for POW relatives begin under Vietnam plan
Government officials say U S postal arrangements are set to receive packages from relatives of U S prisoners of war in North Vietnam. North Vietnam plans monthly mailings at the rate of one package per POW every two months, with the first month expected to be February. Torrents of rain dissolve snow, causing major flooding across Virginia West Virginia Tennessee and Kentucky. Hundreds of mountain residents flee homes and at least three deaths are reported. President Nixon and family vacationing in California with limited public appearances planned for voter registration in his home state. State of the Union prep targeted for January 22 delivery to Congress. Secretary Romney approves a higher cap on government insured FHA and VA home loan interest rates up to 8 2 percent next Monday. The housing department vows stronger enforcement of the 1968 open housing law as 34 million single family homes join coverage existing for 20 million apartments and other buildings.
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Romney
Federal National Mortgage Association
Government National Mortgage Association
Federal Home Loan System
Congress
Secretary of Housing
Associated Press
Washington
U.S
North Vietnam
Virginia
West Virginia
Tennessee
Kentucky
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North Alabama
Weather Bureau
Chatcheek
Calhoun County
Anniston
North
Decatur Surgical
First Federal
Decatur General
Randle Lee Smith
Florence Egoidel Williams
6Th Ave
Chesley Cornie
Turner
10Th Ave
Marguerite Dr
Thomas Bryce Woosley
Schilling Dr
Athens
Loyd
Thompson McCarghren
Joanne Elizabeth Gunner
William Frank Thompson
Line ‘St. NW
Willis H. Lawrence
Boaz
Gina Leigh Morris
Stratford Rd
Pamela Ann Justice
9Th Ave
Russell South
Hillsboro
Charles Russell Hall
Hampton Rd
William Jerry. Knightens
Marion Danny Waddell
E. Moulton Sr
Bobby Ray Ogles
Samuel F. West
Winchester
Tenn
David Ellis Patterson
14Th Ave
Annie Viola Davenport
Courtland
Edward H. Thompson
8Th Ave
Betty Mozelle Owens
Locust St
George Hyden Williams
Joe Max Stovall
Elkmont
Thomas James Whittle
Arnold Loyd Richardson
Effie Mae Freeman
Sunset Dr. NW
Pearley Frances Holmes
Grant ‘St
Cullen Tennison
Terry Rene Dodson
5Th Ave
Jim Hacker
Otis Leroy Golden
Albert St
Baugh—Wiley—Smith
Bessie Rose
Johnston St
Eula Epperson
Jimmy Brooks
David Gatlin
Harold Blackwood
Austin St
Louis Shaia
James McClellan
Falkville
Harold Murrell
Ardmore
Annie Stocton
Lizzie Mae Crafton
Oak St
Paul Waldrep
Town Creek
Margaret Wright
Somerville Rd
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Loyd's
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Calif
Nixon
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Department of Housing and Urban Affairs
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