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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1973

Page

2

Wallace Brewer clash materializes in Alabama governor race

In Alabama a Wallace Brewer showdown for governor appears likely next year. Attorney General Baxley may run for attorney general again if Wallace seeks reelection, while Lt. Gov. Beasley is expected to seek reelection. Brewer is scaling up campaign activity amid strong public support and polls.

Winford Turner Montgomery George Wallace Albert Brewer Wallace-Brewer Bill Baxley Decatur Wallace Baxley Eastwood Pta Jere Beasley Beasley Brewer Alabama State Military Department Brewer, Baxley Sen John Sparkman Madison County Fred Simpson Birmingham David Winniger

UOP Development Plan Commended by City Officials

Decatur officials praise Universal Oil Products proposed 200 acre development adjoining Point Mallard Park. Plans call for about 500 homes, luxury townhouses, and multi million dollar investment with master plan by North Alabama Engineering. Mayor Russell Bolding calls it a great project with housing for industrial expansion and school relief.

Ben Windham Decatur Planning Commission Point Mallard Park Commission Bill Aycock Universal Oil Products Co UOP Aycock North Alabama Engineering Co UOP Realty Development Co Russell Bolding General Fund Bolding Curtis Sellers Decatur

Hammond to lead PSC with vow to be consumer oriented

Kenneth Hammond takes oath Monday as president of the Public Service Commission promising a consumer oriented approach. He succeeds Eugene Bull Connor as others debate rate increases by Alabama Power and regulatory changes.

Montgomery Ala Public, Service Commission Kenneth Hammond Eugene Bull Connor Hammond Senate House PSC Bimingham Alabama Power Co Juanita McDaniel Alabama Jack Owen Jere Beasley George C. Wallace Bozo Capitol

Waiting Worst Part For Wife Of Serviceman

Brenda Dye, wife of Army Captain Fred Dye, faces a difficult 12 month wait for his second Vietnam tour. She recalls how a local Wives Who Wait group helped during her first tour and urges other expatriate spouses to form a chapter, contacting Mrs. Fred Dye at 353-9884.

Vietnam Brenda Dye Fred Dye Dallas Brenda Decatur Cambodia

Emergency numbers and sheriff contacts in Alabama regions

A listing of emergency contact numbers for Decatur Morgan Limestone and neighboring counties. Includes Sheriff offices for Morgan, Limestone, Lawrence, Cullman and crisis line 355-8000 plus 911 access and guidance to dial 0 for operator assistance.

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