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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1971
Page
2
Nancy Hunt 16 and Lynne Hunt 17 won Morgan County Sheriffs' Mounted Posse Rodeo titles, with Nancy earning senior division queen and Lynne junior queen. The sisters began riding after age three and have competed in shows for two years, showing determination horsemanship and personality.
In Starkville area, Lynne and Nancy Hunt, daughters of A L Hunt, share weekend routines with four horses on Old Moulton Rd and multiple trophies. They learned riding at grandparents in Starkville, joined Sheriffs' Posse, and plan futures in education and marine science while reflecting on horsemanship and sportsmanship.
Alabama Attorney General Bill Baxley calls passage of the 26th amendment ratification by the legislature one of the most progressive acts this session. He commends the 1821 organization for backing the legislation to lower voting age to 18 19 and 20 for state and local elections. The Senate approved the House resolution to ratify the amendment. Rhonda Ledlow of Decatur noted among Troy State University students showcased at a piano teachers workshop on the Troy State campus.
Brown Engineering Co Huntsville awarded a 97 996 dollar NASA Marshall Space Flight Center contract to develop a life support simulator with delivery planned for Oct 1. The project aims to assess habitability requirements for future space applications.
Dr. Curtis Sellers, Decatur schools superintendent, objects to using state teacher retirement funds to back a mental health program proposed by Gov. Wallace. He notes potential loss of $24 million over two years and says retired teachers’ incomes should not be jeopardized. He will protest in a letter to the governor. Local Alabama Education Association letters also protest. Oscar Ellis, 48, South Pittsburgh, Tenn., injured when his truck ran off Alabama 24. He was treated at Decatur General Hospital and is in fair condition.
Gov. George C. Wallace signed a state resolution ratifying the 26th Amendment, claiming a legal need to act, while the federal review indicated no signature was required. Ohio had already approved, giving final federal ratification to all states. The measure grants 18 to 20 year olds voting rights in state and local elections.
Jurors in Clyde Buford Mayes second degree murder case were to begin deliberations today in Moulton. Mayes testified he slept in his truck behind Geneva Roden's barn after visiting her the prior night and that he lent her a pistol and shells. Evidence showed Roden was shot once in the right temple with a .22 pistol.
George Nancarrow becomes superintendent succeeding J C Pettey who retires after eight years due to illness. Nancarrow has five years as assistant superintendent and 22 years in coaching and administration. He is active in local groups and married to Sylvia Burkhalter with two daughters. Pettey praised smooth integration and the East Morgan County high school project amid his travels after retirement.
Cullman Hospital announces the firing of Gilbert Taylor who had served as administrator since 1967. Board member Bob McGuhin said the dismissal follows a directors’ study of hospital operations and policy changes with no immediate comment on reasons or successor.
The Mobile District Office delayed the start of bids for the 386 million Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway to August 12 after wage rate approvals from the Labor Department were not received. The 253 mile river link will connect the Tennessee River to the Tombigbee and Gulf of Mexico at Mobile, with construction led by Army Engineers and district offices in Mobile and Nashville.
Sellers warns against using the special education trust fund for mental health programs and expresses concern that shifting funds could drain the retirement system. He emphasizes retirees relying on steady income and argues against funding mental health from the retirement fund.
Emergency guidance lists calling Decatur General Hospital at 353-1610 or your family physician for possible poisoning. For other emergencies dial zero and tell the operator the nature of the emergency.
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