Decatur Bicyclist Pursues 9000 Miles by Bike
Ray Sundback has logged about 9000 miles on bicycle since 1968. He averages 2000 miles yearly, covering Morgan County, Athens, Redstone Arsenal and Madison, with plans to finish Huntsville Limestone and Lawrence counties in five to seven years. He bikes mostly alone, cites physical health and curiosity, and shares tips on routes, maintenance and safety.
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Ray Sundback
Morgan County
Athens
Redstone Arsenal
Madison
Limestone County
Huntsville
Limestone
Lawrence
Sundback
John
Ellen
Karen McGimsey
Gainesville
Fla
Mental Health To Get Funds In Alabama Allocation
Gov. George C. Wallace announced four million dollars of Alabama’s initial revenue sharing funds will be directed to the state’s financially troubled mental health program. It marks the largest share of fourteen million dollars in new federal aid received last November, aimed at meeting a federal court order for reforms in Alabama mental hospitals.
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Montgomery
Ala
George C. Wallace
Alabama
Wallace
Taylor Hardin
University of Alabama
Birmingham
Cancer Research Center
Diabetes Center
State Pensions and Security Department
State Highway Department
Ray Bass
Alabama Development Office
Bus Wreck Suits Tried In Morgan County
Twenty three damage suits arising from the April 1967 Morgan County school bus crash that killed four and injured over 40 are being tried in U S District Court in Huntsville. Plaintiffs allege negligence by General Motors. State Trooper Lt. R P Sorrell will testify.
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Huntsville
Morgan County
U. S
General Motors
Frank McFadden
R. P. Sorrell
Decatur
Baxley Speaks Here Tonight on Controversy and Crime
Atty. Gen. Bill Baxley addresses Eastwood PTA at 7:30 focusing on controversial issues from his term and the state's drug problem. He discussed assisting law enforcement, and last month agreed to join the James F. Davis murder trial in Morgan County.
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Bill Baxley
Eastwood Pta
Baxley
PTA
James F. Davis
Dist
Mike Moebes
Charles Gunthorp
Stewart Weaver
Davis
Decatur
Morgan County
Mike Freeman
Morgan County Industry Up By Forty Two Million
Industry in Morgan County grew by 42 million dollars in new and expanded plants last year, led by Gold Kist Inc. with a 16 million investment and 100 jobs. Jim Dandy Inc. and Richardson Homes Corp. announced multi million expansions and new plants, boosting payrolls and employment across several firms.
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Morgan County
Alabama Development Office
R. C. Bamberg
Gold Kist Inc
Ado
Gold Kist
Jim Dandy Inc
Jim Dandy
Richardson Homes Corp
Jax Mold
Milo Burke Co
Hartselle
Presley Rubber Co
Falkville
Wolverine Tube Division
Universal Oil Products
Monsanto Textiles Co
Fruehaus Corp
HCI
SCI Plastics
Decatur Cyclist Embraces Long Weekend Bicycle Tours
The subject recalls starting with five miles and, within months, building to 20 miles per ride. He now logs 35 to 50 miles on weekend tours lasting three to five hours, weather rarely slows him. He dresses for all conditions, carries maps and gear, and enjoys brief chats with locals during store visits along routes near Arab and U.S. 231 South.
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Decatur
Highway Department
Sunback
U.S. 231
Itsville
Arab
Fine Levied In Pot Case In Morgan County Court
A 21 year old Decatur man pled guilty to possession of marijuana and was fined 500 dollars plus court costs. A paraphernalia charge was dismissed. Two youths had related charges dismissed after a judge suppressed evidence.
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Decatur
Morgan
Morgan County
C. Bennett McRae
Dewey Sanford
Hartseller
Sanford
Tim Freeman
Elms St. NE
Hitler’s personal touring car heads to Alabama with Tanner
HARTSELLE Billy Charles Tanner plans to bring Hitler’s personal touring car from Scottsdale to his Alabama home by transport van. He faces insurance delays and van problems delaying a TV appearance and plans to display the $93,000 relic at the Tanner Heights Shopping Center while weighing offers.
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Hartselle
Billy
Charles Tanner
Scottsdale
Ariz
Hitler
Alabama
Ripley’s
Tanner
Tanner Heights
Morgan County
Pennsylvania
Arizona
101St Airborne Division
U.S
Barrett
Coat Found Suspectedly Belonging To Birmingham Duck Hunter
A coat likely from one of four Birmingham duck hunters who drowned in the Tennessee River near the 3M Co plant was recovered by Flint Rescue Squad on Monday. Still missing are Robert DeLoach, 40, and Allen Bradford, 17, others recovered include Charles Bradford, 44, and Jimmy Roddam, 20.
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Washington
Jack Edwards
R-Ala
Birmingham
Flint
Tennessee River
Jury Favors Defendant in $100000 Civil Suit
An all male jury awarded the defendant in a $100 000 civil suit brought by the parents of Brenda Kilpatric on behalf of their minor daughter. The March 1971 collision near Decatur involved the Kilpatric car and Holland and Woodard Construction Co. truck. The four year old girl suffered multiple injuries. The trial lasted one day.
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Brenda Kilpatric
Kilpatric
Holland and Woodard Construction Co
Decatur
Moulton Rd
Oscar Floyd Glenn
Holland and Woodard
Julian Harris
Courthouse Foundations Recommended for Morgan County
Commission Chairman Dick Fleming said a consulting firm recommends two foundation options for the new courthouse after test drilling by H C Mabry Engineering Co Inc of Decatur. A concrete raft or caisson foundation would be suitable and construction is expected to begin in March. Nelson was reelected chairman pro tempore.
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Morgan County
Commission
Dick Fleming
Decatur
Fleming
Leon Nelson
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Charles Howard
Arthur Slaton
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