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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1971
Page
2
Cleveland Jarman Jr., a 31 year old father of two, was released from District One Tuberculosis Hospital eight days ago after contracting tuberculosis. He remains contagious but on the road to recovery and will take it easy for six more months.
Tuberculosis patient and former Lakeside athlete Jarman, treated by Dr. Lowell Clemmons, says he will complete his degree at Alabama A&M and pursue coaching after recovery. He hopes for another Cowboys tryout but accepts age limits, praising hospital care and lessons learned.
The Alabama Executive Library Council discusses boosting interest and support for state libraries during the annual summer meeting. Delegates, including Elizabeth Beamguard and Ruth Waldrop, plan tours and a dinner as the two day conference opens at the Ramada Inn.
Alabama Senate approves a substitute air pollution bill creating a seven member commission replacing the Water Improvement Commission with two industry representatives. The measure passed 34 to 0 after long debate and includes limited citizen suits and enforcement provisions.
Gov. George Wallace attacks top education leaders, hints at defeating Senate opponents who blocked his highway bond plan, urges withholding 24 million from teacher retirement funds to fund mental health centers, and promotes a 10.4 million dollar annual utility tax for mentally ill care. The speech also targets school authorities over busing and school security.
The Decatur Chamber of Commerce hosts a two hour after work cleanup from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Railroad St Cain St and Finley Dr underpass to remove weeds brush and trash. Coordinator Larkin Yates notes the aim to beautify and improve safety for children and motorists.
Emergency lines listed include Crisis Call Center at 355 8000 for poisoning or personal crises. If uncertain dial O to reach an operator and explain the emergency. Additional numbers 353 4612 and 292 1535 for departments or services.
The Alabama Legislature forms a 10 day committee with Atty. Gen. Baxley to draft an answer to a federal court order demanding immediate reapportionment. Lawmakers doubt passage of a reapportionment bill this session with 16 days left and warn elections may occur in 1973 if ordered. Rep. Fred Gray plans a bill. Lt. Gov. Beasley says agreement is unlikely and Republicans anticipate potential elections.
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