Four Thousand Attend Camp Meet Planned at Point Mallard
Good Sam officials announce the national camping jamboree will draw up to 4,000 people in 1,300 recreational vehicles for a Sept 21 to 25 convention at Decatur Point Mallard. Local officials tout major economic impact and extended Wave Pool operations if weather allows.
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Point Mallard
Aquatic Center
Good Sam
Arnold Robles
Good Sam's Jamborees
Finney
Decatur Tourism Bureau
Decatur
Pete Quick
Tourism Bureau
Gil Langley
Dukes
Spirit of America
T. C. Almon
Spirit Stage
Robles
Bobbie Ward
H-way Herald
Robbery at Nicholson Home Near Wheeler Dam
Harold Nicholson and Curtis Johnson were tied up and robbed at Nicholson's residence near Wheeler Dam on Tuesday along with Joe Wesley Patterson. The burglars took jewels and old coins and fled.
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Harold Nicholson
Curtis Johnson
Nicholson
Wheeler Dam
Joe Wesley Patterson
Senate Unit Okays Code Amid Constitutional Convention Debate
In Montgomery the Senate committees approved a House backed bill revising the Alabama Code last recodified in 1940 and sending it toward final action, while a separate measure seeks a special election 90 days after the session to authorize a constitutional convention next September. Supporters cited no substantive legal changes, but critics warned of potential dilution of future amendments.
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Ala
Senate
Alabama
House
Senate Judiciary Committee
C.C
Bo” Torbert
Huntsville
Legate
Save Howe Talles
Oscar Peden
Florence
Sid McDonald
Torbert
Trinity Votes Unanimously For New One Cent Tax In Town
Trinity council approves a one cent city sales tax and a half cent tax in the police jurisdiction after a tie breaking vote. revenue estimated at about 9 975 yearly. Mayor Wayne Johnson casts deciding no on a 24 cent per case soft drink tax amid fear of boycotts. Public hearing set Feb 22 for rezoning North Seneca Dr lot for a small antiques shop. Local humane society donation urged. federal anti recession funds received. radio systems presentation shown with no action.
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Trinity
Johnson
Ron Stafford
North Seneca Dr
Jim Fennel
Fennel
Morgan County Humane Society
Morgan County
Morgan County Commission
Ohnson
Humane Society
Margaret Compton
Ann Sletcher
Faye Phillips
Trio Tied Robbed In Rural Lawrence
Harold Nicholson Curtis Johnson and Joe Wesley Patterson were tied and robbed at Nicholson’s home near a store six miles north of town. Two masked men escaped with jewelry, gold, guns and cash after forcing the trio into separate rooms during a home invasion. Police describe the suspects as two Black men in their 30s.
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Johnson
John Godbey
Lawrence
Town Creek
Harold Nicholson
Nicholson
Here
Lawrence County
Ralph Heflin
Curtis Johnson
Anne
Ohnson
Joe Wesley Patterson
Joe Wesley
Curtis
Hostage hunkers down as gunman seeks immunity
In Indianapolis a 44 year old man Anthony Kiritsis barricaded in a third floor apartment with a sawed off shotgun muzzle tied to his hostage neck and demanded immunity from prosecution. He claimed demolition training in the Army and threatened explosives.
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Indianapolis
Anthony Kiritsis
Ed Ger
Iitsis
Peng
Gas crisis eases slightly in Decatur
PAUL FOREMAN reports that Decatur's three recreation centers will reopen Friday after city officials learned the natural gas allocation was slightly increased. Mahlon Trimble, City Gas Department manager, said the session rose Tuesday afternoon and might continue rising for residential and light commercial customers and some industries, though the allotment could drop again at any time.
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Paul Foreman
Decatur
Mahlon Trimble
Weather Bureau Established on This Date 1870
In Today's Daily On This Date 1870 the U S Weather Bureau was established. Quick weather notes list highs in the upper 50s to low 50s with lows in the night in the low to mid 50s. A complete weather map and river page appear on A-2. Tennessee Valley pride noted.
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Page
Bobby Graves
Sheraton St. SE
Brook
Pete Parker
John Godbey
U. S. Weather Bureau
Plans To Replace Lost Tax Funds Nonexistent
Decatur mayor warns an expected state tax exemption on food and prescriptions could erase about $800,000 in city revenue, forcing budget cuts and jeopardizing schools. Other towns including Hartselle Moulton Cullman and Courtland face similar losses and potential service reductions. Local leaders urge opposition in the Legislature to avoid sharp cuts to police fire and education.
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Steele Holman
Decatur
Bill Dukes
Dukes
John D. Long
Hartselle
Long
Seete
Moulton
H. A. Alexander
Alexander
House
Senate
Cullman City
Charlotte Miller
Central Bank Reports Gain At Alabama Bank Shareholders
Central Bank of Alabama reported an excellent 1976 year at the annual shareholders meeting. Total assets reached 541 million, up 22 percent from 1975. Outstanding loans rose 17 percent to 281 million and deposits grew 10 percent to 423 million. President W R Collins noted strong loan demand in the trade area despite national trends.
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Central Bank of Alabama
North Alabama
W. R. Collins
Daily Ad Sells 40 Channel CB Radio
Charles Stough of 1606 Cagle Ave sells a 40 channel CB radio in a daily ad and receives 29 more responses. The ad promotes quick cash for items no longer needed across categories like musical instruments motorcycles appliances and furniture. Open weekdays 8 to 5 and Saturday 8 to noon with 3 line ads for five dollars.
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Charles Stough
Cagle Ave
Everyday Co. La-Z-Boy and Baron Robinson Ad
A downtown advertisement highlights Everyday Co. stocking La-Z-Boy furniture and Baron Robinson's Furn. selections with halos and Ady. phrasing across storefronts. The notice emphasizes showroom offerings and local shopping options.
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Everyday
Some Man’s Co
La-Z-Boy
Baron Robinson
Furn
Downtown
Ant Halos
Ady
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