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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1971
Page
2
Tommy Young of Decatur earns a living by researching deeds and history books to appraise property. He combs through records and consults old-timers to document value, enjoying the work more than a nine to five routine.
An appraiser notes the difference between historic value and market value, often favoring commercial redevelopment. He recalls tearing down old Mississippi Gulf Coast buildings near the Jefferson Davis home, a mayor restoring one doomed house for public viewing, and his broader work across Bank Street. He emphasizes heritage and learning over fees, citing the Handley House and other sites as examples of preserving history.
The University of Alabama in Birmingham opens the 14th regional center for community education development to serve Alabama Mississippi and most of Tennessee. Dr Delbert Long leads the center offering free consultations training information funding sources workshops seminars and in service training for community school personnel.
House Speaker Sage Lyons pressed committees to advance major bills including property tax, redistricting, ethics, coal severance tax, and a $15 million coal handling plant as the 135 million highway program awaits Senate action. Budget wrangle looms. ministers may bottleneck other measures.
Thomas Crooks, 10, of Huntsville Alabama drowned during a swimming outing at Booker T. Washington State Park Tuesday night authorities said.
Emergency phones advise calling Decatur General Hospital at 353-1610 or your family physician for possible poisoning. For other emergencies, dial 0 and inform the operator of the nature of the emergency.
Superintendents and principals from Decatur and Morgan County join the Alabama Council for School Administration Supervisors in Montgomery for a three day conference. Dr Curtis Sellers and George Nancarrow head regional attendance as Azor Hayes of Birmingham serves as council president. The first meeting includes Tom Beville addressing education government duties with panels on schools local government and special interest groups scheduled Thursday and Friday.
MOULTON Silvey Sims 43 of Moulton was freed on $1,500 bond after being charged with assault with intent to murder in a Monday night shooting. He said the shooting was an accident and that he fired through a door after two men disturbed him. The victim, Andrew Haskel Cagle of Kalamazoo Michigan, was hit in the stomach and treated at Decatur General Hospital. the bullet lodged in a back muscle.
Morgan County students ranked second in Alabama for Governor's Physical Fitness Awards this year. A total of 286 awards were given statewide to 129 girls and 157 boys from 1,400 students in 22 counties. Mobile County led with 355, followed by Morgan, Marshall, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Madison, and Jefferson counties.
Alabama’s Mental Health Commissioner Dr. Stonewall B. Stickney invites psychiatrists and hospital administration experts to assess Bryce Hospital in Tuscaloosa. Sunday and Monday visit by Dr. Henry Brosin of the University of Arizona is planned with Dr. Herbert C. Modlin of the Foundation Topeka. Additional psychiatrists are expected in late July and August.
Relatives say Grady Levy Mitchell, 49, of Fultondale fell from a boat near Little Crooked Creek and was struck by a propeller. Cullman and Jefferson rescue squads recovered the body during search operations on Lewis Smith Lake today.
A reader asks where to write for Dick Cavett show tickets in New York and how far in advance to request. Answer: ABC Tickets at 1330 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10019. tickets are free but request months ahead to secure a seat. Additional Braves All-Star notes follow with 1970 Braves representatives Aaron Carty Wilhelm and a forthcoming team announcement.
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