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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1972
Page
1
A January 18 referendum would authorize a $3.5 million, six story courthouse to modernize services in Morgan County. Residents like Versie Ellis urge the bond, citing cramped space and long lines for license and tax business, with the measure explained in the Service feature on Page 5.
In today’s notice, references to Decature’s shopping area appear alongside weather details for today and tomorrow. The item notes mild mid to upper sixties with chances of rain 20 percent today, 50 percent tonight, and 60 percent Tuesday. Complete weather and map on page 3.
Howard Hughes defended his forthcoming autobiography as false and fantastic during a long Los Angeles conference with reporters. Voiceprint expert Kersta confirmed the voice, and outlets aired parts of the session as Hughes, 66, discussed ending seclusion, resuming flying, and returning to Las Vegas for a future interview.
Police report multiple break ins in Decatur with Tommy's Watch and Jewelry Repair and Jimmy's Enco Service Station among targets. A. Decaturman and Fragie Ladone Jones face second degree burglary charges. Seized items include 13 watches a copper bracelet and about $13 in cash. Six southwest Decatur homes were burglarized and police seek suspects.
A congressional redistricting bill and an ad valorem property tax classification bill, both approved by the Alabama Senate, return to the House for ratification. If approved, the session may end this week, with Gov. Wallace hinting at a possible third session. The redistricting shifts the Eighth District into the Fifth, merging the third and second districts, with potential Democratic and Republican contest implications. The tax plan sets farm and forest assessments at 15 percent, utilities at 30 percent, and other property at 25 percent, pending a statewide referendum.
The Supreme Court blocked a plan to require Democratic party delegates for the national nominating convention to be chosen by party strength in each state. A tornado damaged homes west of Lafayette, Alabama, but no injuries were reported. Aides for Governor George C. Wallace filed for his name in Pennsylvania's Democratic presidential primary election. Decatur Magnavox dealer Robinson Furniture listed contact details in Decatur.
Robert Milam, chairman of the Morgan County March of Dimes Campaign, asks Decatur Daily readers to send MOD contributions in the yellow return envelope included in Sunday's issue. The pamphlet explains birth defects efforts funded by the drive.
The surgeon general urged developing safer cigarettes to cut carbon monoxide nicotine and tar exposure. A 226 page Congress report warns nonsmokers in smoke filled rooms face high carbon monoxide. Hearings are set for Feb 1 3 and 10 to consider related legislation.
The annual Alabama Field Trials started as scheduled at Wheeler Plantation after heavy rains. Three braces of six dogs were set for morning and three for afternoon, with Wrapup the 1971 national champion owned by Jack Payne and Tommy Hinton scheduled for the afternoon brace with War Eagle Rip owned by Hoyt Henky.
Gov. George Wallace acts to intervene in Alabama suit against Mutual Savings Life by seeking reappointment of state insurance agent John Bookout. The motion, filed in equity court, aims to prevent asset dissipation and restore public confidence as hearings set for Jan. 19 before Judge Griffith.
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