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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1972

Page

8

Local Events Calendar Highlights Community Meetings

The Provheven Middle School PTA hosts talks on becoming a college student and a theater tryout at Plaza One-Act Comedies. Various clubs, church groups, and civic organizations schedule meetings, health clinics, speakers, and social events throughout the week in Huntsville and surrounding towns.

PTA Bret den Vic Theater Vonede Pene

Monsanto Extends Waste Control At Decatur Plant

The project will cut effluent by about 85 percent, leaving only trace biodegradable material in the river. The Decatur facility employs three methods: process control to minimize losses, recovery and reuse of wastes, and waste collection and treatment.

Hieserman Monsanto Decatur

Reapportionment splits Morgan County into four House districts

The order by Circuit Judge Richard T. Rives and District Judges Frank Johnson and Daniel H. Thomas reshapes Morgan County into four House districts and two senatorial districts while maintaining 106 House members. Districts 7 8 9 and 10 cover Morgan and surrounding areas with Limestone County represented by two House members and Limestone and parts of Madison in Senate District 6.

Drake Cullman Marshall County Bob Harris Decatur Richard T. Rives Frank Johnson Daniel H. Thomas Morgan County House Danville Trinity Lawrence County Somerville Hartselle Falkville Lacey’s Spring Eva Ryan Crossroads Baileyton Joppa Holly Pond Simcoe Welts Hanceville Bremen Vinemont Cullman County Limestone County Athens Limestone Madison Senate Winston Walker Counties Madison County

Weather and redistricting themes mix in Alabama briefing

The forecast calls for 59 high and 28 low with a 90 percent rain risk tonight and 50 percent Wednesday. flash flood warnings cover northern Alabama. Separately a court approved redistricting plan alters county lines, with lawmakers set to resume session to tackle congressional district maps amid potential court action.

Alabama Senate House Slate

Nixon Flies To San Diego For Shipyard Visit

President Nixon travels to San Diego to visit National Steel and Shipbuilding Co. yards amid U S Japan trade tensions and proposed federal subsidies to boost U S shipbuilding. The trip coincides with an upcoming Nixon Sato summit at San Clemente and broader administration efforts to counter foreign competition in tanker construction.

San Diego Calif Nixon California Japan Gerald L. Warren United States U.S National Steel and Shipbuilding Co San Clemente National Eisaku Sato

Blackwood in Critical Condition After Store Assault

Huntsville Hospital reports W A Blackwood the Blackwood s Grocery owner in critical condition after a masked intruder struck him in the head Monday as he opened the store at 506 2nd St SW. The assailant fled with no money and authorities pursue leads. Blackwood was moved from Decatur General Hospital to Huntsville Hospital Monday morning.

Huntsville W. A. Blackwood Huntsville Hospital Blackwood 2Nd St Decatur General Hospital

Aerospace pay battles and the 5.5 percent guideline

Pay Board debates reduce aerospace settlements from 12 percent to 7 8 percent with a split between public and business members. Day argues removing inequities first prevents inflation, while the 5.5 percent guideline tightens as aerospace contracts are rounded up.

UAW North American Rockwell Corp IAM United Aircraft Corp Connecticut Day United Contract Aerospace

NAACP rights protests prompt suit comment delays

Col. Walter L. Allen state public safety director overseeing the Highway Patrol was not available for comment on the suit. Gov. George C. Wallace also declined, being in Miami, as protests and legal actions involving the NAACP stirred concern.

Walter L. Allen State Public Safety Highway Patrol George C. Wallace Miami

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