City Tackles Drug Problem With Education Plan
Local officials and school leaders in Decatur discuss rising student drug use. Doctors report emergency cases from LSD and marijuana overdoses, while plans call for citywide education led by students and adults. Burns to address City Council PTA amid efforts to unite PTAs. Police will aid, but community programs are urged.
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Hearn Could Quit Calhoun Post for Health Reasons
Huntsville Rep Glenn Hearn said he may resign as director of Calhoun Junior College law enforcement training academy due to a health infection requiring a two month rest. He will keep his legislative seat, but travel to Calhoun may worsen his condition. Calhoun President Dr Carlton Kelley and Dean Jack Campbell have not received a written resignation. A replacement is being sought. Benjamin F Garth to serve as graduation marshal at Florence State University mid year commencement Jan 21.
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Morgan County courthouse bond seeks new six story building
Voters will decide Tuesday on a 34 million dollar bond to fund a six story courthouse with five circuit and county courtrooms and other facilities. The plan would borrow over 30 years at up to 7 percent interest, with repayment via general obligation bonds.
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Outlaw Hero Cast Ties Sheriff Role in Dime Box
Ben Johnson, ex rodeo rider and stuntman, signed to play Sheriff Medn John Simpson in Dime Box. The 20th Century Fox production will film on location in Durango Mexico. The story follows an outlaw who aims to go straight in a small Texas town at the turn of the century.
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Citizens Ask About Courthouse Plans and Finances
A Decatur reader asks The Decatur Daily to publish answers before voting on a new county courthouse. He questions alleged efficiency gains, tax financing, and potential future taxes, citing local tax and service concerns. He urges clarification for county residents awaiting answers.
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Limestone County Vocational School Open House Set
Limestone County Schools superintendent Pettus announced an open house for the $1 million vocational technical school on January 23. The campus, completed last summer, enrolls about 400 students and classes begin in September with viewing from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Trailer park closed for safety under judge order
Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Horn survey the trailer park ordered closed by Circuit Judge Newton B. Powell for safety and health reasons. Horn is the owner and the couple prepared to address the issues cited by the court.
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Local court orders halt on rental units over sewer nuisance
Judge Powell finds the Mobile My park area poses health and safety risks due to sewer system issues. Horn claims the surrounding properties have sewers but his site cannot connect. The order bars leasing new tenants until the court allows otherwise, deeming the nuisance a public threat and directing abatement.
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Powell
Memorial donations urged to favorite charities
The family of Heart Paul Draper Zola McCulloch William Hannah W O Smith Jr and Barrett Shelton Jr requests memorials be given as charitable contributions in their memory.
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Zola McCulloch
William Hannah
W. O. Smith Jr
Barrett Shelton Jr
Tornado Toll Rises At Ft Rucker As North Alabama Hits Severe Weather
A line of violent storms swept North Alabama with a tornado watch spanning Morgan Limestone Lawrence and Cullman counties. At Ft Rucker Lister Army Hospital reported over 20 injured and several in critical condition after the tornado touched down near Dalesville destroying 30 to 40 mobile homes.
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Alabama
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Ft. Rucker
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Ft. Rucker Hospital
Dalesville
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