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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1972
Page
1
Voters will decide Tuesday on a 3.5 million courthouse bond to replace the dilapidated building on Ferry Street. If approved, the six story structure would be funded over 30 years from existing ad valorem taxes and ready to begin this summer, adding storage for records and additional courtrooms.
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy said he will not lead Massachusetts delegates to the Miami convention but will stay active in the weeks ahead. He filed an affidavit to remove his name from the April primary ballot yet expects to participate at the convention. Florida primary sees George Wallace challenging Hubert Humphrey as multiple candidates campaign nationwide. Vance Hartke criticized media coverage of his bid while predicting victory in New Hampshire.
Judge Newton B. Powell ordered Horn's Trailer Park on West Moulton Street to be vacated by February 29 for health and safety reasons. About 200 residents heard the news with mixed reactions as some plan to relocate to nearby land while others fear the park’s closure.
The Atomic Energy Commission announced a $500 million breeder reactor plant to be built in Tennessee and operated by Commonwealth Edison Co and TVA. As the nation’s first demonstration plant, it will also breed new atomic fuel and feed power into TVA’s system, with operations slated for 1980 and initial industry pledges around 240 million dollars.
Hartselle City Council voted 4 to 2 to recommend rerouting Alabama 36 through E Main St. despite protests and a threat of a lawsuit. The four hour hearing drew opposition from downtown property owners, with Paul Doss threatening suit if a two block business area is closed for an open air mall.
Flush's Jane, owned by Bunk Hurst of Moulton, won first in the final class of the Alabama Field Trials. Club official Bob Simpson praised the dog's two finals and strong race. Asher Rose, owned by Al Shorr of Brownsville, Ind., was second, and Once Up Doctor, owned by Dr. Max Richards of Cullman, finished third among 16 entries. Simpson called the event one of the most successful.
New York banks announce lower floating basin interest rates to 4.4 percent, an 11 year low, effective Monday. Buzz Aldrin says he will retire from the Air Force this summer. Alabama tax case judge denies defense motion for mistrial in Houston H. Feaster case.
President Nixon announced 70 000 more U S troops will be withdrawn by May 1 leaving a residual force of 25 000 to 35 000 and signaling a possible mid April announcement to pull back 35 000 to 45 000 more. The plan would leave troops in advisory roles and downgrade MACV to an assistance group as part of a phased phaseout through 1969.
Lawrence County authorities say Wendell Woodruff 33 of 404 Austinville Rd SW likely drowned after his car left Denbo Hollow Rd two miles NW of Caddo. Found about 10:30 a.m. near wreck scene, autopsy planned, funeral Sunday at Austinville Church of God, burial Roselawn Cemetery.
The paper notes the 1784 ratification of a peace treaty with England, formally ending the American Revolution. Weather outlook shows highs in the mid 30s and a cold wave with lows around the teens. map and river page referenced.
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