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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1973
Page
2
A federal grand jury returned eight indictments at U S District Court before Judge Clarence W Allgood. Foreman Alvin M Rhodes reported no no bills. The session empanelled 23 jurors for the proceedings.
A fire heavily damaged Amos Barnett's home at 1014 4th Ave SE with one room lost and smoke damage. A dog died. no injuries reported. In separate Wednesday incidents, a man fired on Maple Ct and Elm St homes. police found a man with a loaded shotgun on a nearby porch. Jurors were told of grand jury meetings and indictments to be processed in Birmingham.
Town Creek native Robert Penchion Bills offensive guard adds coaching role at Hazlewood High School during spring practice. He reflects on rookie season with Buffalo, team improvements, learning from O J Simpson, and hopes to guide athletes to reach potential and prepare for next season.
Mrs Christina Turner chairs the Mathers March relief drive asking for volunteers to cover Decatur for the last three nights of January. The event runs January 29 30 and 31 with volunteers choosing nights and turning in donations the final night. Call 353-5241 to help.
Emergency guidance lists the Crisis Call Center numbers 355-8000 for personal crises and poisoning, plus calls to hospitals or family physicians. It advises dialing 0 if unsure which emergency number to call and informs that The Decatur Daily departments can be reached at 353-4612.
Huntsville safety expert Leslie Ball testified in a $1 million suit that General Motors caused the Cotaco school bus disaster of April 1968 by using two metals in the braking system causing corrosion and brake fluid drying during summer idle periods. Ball cited mixed iron and aluminium in GM parts as the negligent cause. The case against GM by A. A. Spurlin and families of injured and dead moved forward with a jury trial not yet expected next week.
Police still seek the owner of a truck towed Tuesday from Grove St NW by a local dealership after police ruled it a street traffic hazard. The vehicle blocked about half the street. ownership inquiries were unsuccessful and the truck remains at the dealership. No agency or surplus sale details are known.
St John’s Episcopal Church hosts a public ecumenical prayer service for Christian unity at 7 30 with five central city churches participating. Rev Lawrence Maines of First Christian speaks, music by folk singers and Michael Flynn of St Ann’s on organ. A reception and nursery follow. Week of Prayer for Christian Unity sponsored by NCC and NCCB. Athens feeder pig sales set by Limestone County Farm Extension for Feb 7 and Feb 14.
Decatur officials plan Friday bid opening at city hall for a half ton pickup to serve the animal shelter to replace an older vehicle funded by revenue sharing. Bids will also be opened Wednesday for a street flusher and February fifth for three printing calculators for the city clerk’s office.
City Schools Supt Curtis Sellers was named recipient of the Decatur Kiwanis Club Appreciation Award at a noon luncheon for outstanding work with United Way. Awards Chairman Joe Perrin noted the club’s recognition of community project contributions as the United Way drive closed successfully last week.
Mobile home plant owner Don Tidwell plans a Scottsdale trip to inspect Hitler’s Mercedes before deciding on a purchase. Finnish expert Aulis Pakula questions authenticity of a Scottsdale car, while Barrett and Clark dispute value and provenance amid bids and counterclaims.
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