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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1972
Page
5
A young woman joined Ralph Nader’s picket sign carriers circling the St Francis Hotel in San Francisco on Monday while Edward Cole, head of General Motors, accepted the first annual Excalibur award.
A $168,000 Champion International grant supports a new library in Lawrence County, announced by Wheeler Basin Regional Library Director Nancy Agnew. The gift funds construction and services, with thanks from the library board to Champion International and local officials in Moulton and Lawrence County.
An outdoor liturgy sponsored by Ann’s Catholic Church opens at 7 p.m. at 1008 11th Ave. Ct. SE with a patio party to follow. The Altrussa Club meets at 7 p.m. at 2509 Spring Ave. SW. Revival services begin at 7:30 p.m. nightly through Sunday at Fairville Baptist Church with James W. Carraway as guest speaker and soloist. A walking and saddle horse show runs tonight through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Friday at 2:30 p.m. Friday’s regular singing starts at 7:30 p.m. at Rural Grove Baptist Church northeast of Hartselle on Burleson Road. Saturday features a gospel singing at Talucah-erian Church near Vaihermose Springs at 7:30 p.m.
Decatur groups announce meetings and activities including a covered dish supper at Mrs. Cloyce Frost home, an invest lecture by Iula Mueller at Ave Center, a Realtors luncheon at Sundowner, Garden Club at Bruce Johnson home, Decatur Alabama Grotto meeting at City Hall, Great Books discussion on Odyssey at Mutual Savings Life Building library, Youth Sunday services at Austinville United Methodist Church, Temple praises trio of Tennessee Temple College at Emmanuel Baptist, Anders Reunion at Lawrence TV Sales picnic area with bring lunch.
Decatur police charged two teenagers with possession of marijuana and pipes July 2. Mike L. Stamler, 18, pleaded guilty before Morgan County Judge C. Bensett McRae and was fined $1,000. Gary Eugene Hauser, 19, pleaded not guilty and seeks a jury trial with his case set for Aug. 4. They were arrested in a parked car at Stratford Rd. end.
International master Isaac said the 29-year-old American's Sunday play showed the level expected from Fischer after years of success. Spassky appeared to lack aggressive ideas. Fischer lost game one and forfeited game two over camera presence. The third game started in private, then moved to the main hall after Spassky objected to the private room setup.
The monthly gathering of the Tri County Regional Health Planning Commission moves from July 17 to 7 30 p m at the Tri County District Health Services building.
Wallace, the Alabama presidential hopeful, shows early neurological improvement after a gunshot wound. Rollins of Georgetown confirms sensation returning to legs and feet and expects eventual control of bladder and bowel functions. Wallace continues therapy in Birmingham, Alabama.
Limestone County authorities arrested Kenneth Allen Womack, 18, of Athens, for illegal sale of marijuana and B. J. Hollan, 30, of Madison, for possession of marijuana near the Limestone County sale barn. Womack posted a $1,000 bond and Hollan $300. Preliminary hearings set for Friday in Limestone County Superior Court.
A drive raises money to air the Decatur Jaycees shooting education team to Tulsa for the national finals. Jerald Ikner and David Page report $160 of the $500 needed. ten players and three coaches will travel with motel and meals covered by local Jaycees. Contributions: Decatur Jaycees Box 1487 Decatur Ala 35601.
County officials from Morgan and Lawrence counties met in Atlanta with HUD officials to pursue a 500000 grant for a West Morgan Water and Fire Protection Authority project. A parallel proposal seeks a 500000 HUD grant to complete the central water distribution system for west Morgan and east Lawrence counties after an 885000 federal loan was announced. A final decision was due later in the week.
The noon Dow Jones average slipped 7.98 to 906.98 in slow trading as declines outpaced advances 3 to 1 on the NYSE. Analysts cited nervousness among institutional investors over the international monetary situation and ongoing concerns about George McGovern policies and Paris peace talks. Occidental Petroleum delayed on news of a five year technical and scientific accord with the Soviet Union. NYSE index fell 0.43 to 58.07 and Amex dipped 0.11 to 26.69.
Southeastern hen prices show heavy types decreasing and often short of demand while light types are scarce. Price per pound ranges include light type at farm 7-9 and 7-7.5, FOB plants 9-11, heavy type at farm 12-13 and 12-12.5, FOB plants 13.5-15. Alabama broiler slaughter today estimated at 1,574,000 versus 1,682,000 last Tuesday.
Nectarines priced at 4.00 for 12 quart baskets. Peaches range 1.50 to 2.00 for 12 quart baskets. Tomatoes priced 0.50 to 1.00 for 8 quart baskets and 2.50 to 3.00 for 20 pound flats.
Egg offerings and supplies are described as fully ample with fair demand. Price per dozen ranges are given: extra large 42, large 40, and medium 33.5 to 44.5.
The Associated Press plans an exchange agreement with Xinhua Chinese News Agency. Wes Gallagher and Paul Miller lead a AP delegation to Beijing for two weeks of talks after months of preliminary negotiations in New York.
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