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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1973
Page
2
For over a year residents watch from boats as a hidden recluse builds two shelters near Wheeler State Park. Rumors swirl of a hermit moonshiner or escaped convict, while others suggest a weekend outdoorsman. Nobody has confirmed the caveman’s identity or whereabouts.
A cave near Wheeler Dam hosts a reclusive figure called the Caveman of Wheeler Dam. Neatly furnished shelters visible through plastic covers hint at a tidy life, with catfish hooks and a broken mirror on display. A note seeking an interview went unanswered, while trails above hint at a hidden presence and speculation about a weekend getaway lifestyle.
The Montgomery case by Lonnie Relf for his daughters Mary Alice and Minnie has stirred fear of restricted family planning as clinics halt sterilizations. Officials warn long term funding gaps may shrink access, with HEW and state bans delaying procedures for minors and the illiterate.
Calhoun Junior College received two federal grants totaling 78000 dollars from the U S Department of Health Education and Welfare to strengthen its nursing program. A 64409 dollar grant funds a 12 month nurse education program to move licensed practical nurses toward registered nurse exams, while a 17000 dollar grant upgrades the general nursing program. Both grants cover two years. A record 214 nursing students are expected this fall.
Decatur police report says Howard Weeks reported his 1971 Pontiac Grand Prix stolen Saturday from the Goodyear store on 19th Ave SE in Decatur. The license plate 42 10353 is listed in the report.
A red 1965 Chevy Nova stolen from Huntsville was recovered early Saturday in the Gateway Shopping Center parking lot in Decatur. Decatur police report the car driven by Rebecca Yvonne Brock was found at 5 45 a.m. and taken to Decatur for fingerprint checks and tests.
A reader asks if fruit grown above a septic tank field line is safe. Health official says fruit is safe to eat as long as effluent is not visible above ground. A second query notes German Shepherds ranking behind poodles in popularity per American Kennel Club data.
Gov. George Wallace told an Alabama American Legion convention he has not changed his views after sharing the platform with Sen. Edward Kennedy on July 4. He sat on the right and defended his positions against a centralized federal government, taxes, and aid to North Vietnam while urging Alabama into the mainstream of political thought.
Sheriff Dan Ligon and Investigator Edsel Moore pursued a car on Alabama 36 near Alabama 157. The vehicle overturned in Betty Ann Pearson’s yard at the 36 33 intersection. Pearson was hospitalized for observation after tests. Bobby McBroom and Billy Pulliam were arrested with beer seized.
Decatur Daily publishes emergency lines for county and city services including Sheriff 353-6256, Highway Patrol 353-0631, Hartselle 911, Limestone County 232-1530, Athens, Lawrence, Cullman numbers 974-8782 and 734-0342, Crisis Call Center 355-8000, and guidance to dial 0 for operator assistance. Local emergency contacts include hospital or physician for poisoning and after hours numbers 353-4739.
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