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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1971
Page
2
Gadsden woman Imogene Johnson 37, sentenced for murder, is back in Julia Tutwiler Prison after second stint as sewing maid to Mrs. George C. Wallace. She previously left Easter leave and was reassigned to the Governor's Mansion at Mrs. Wallace’s request.
Hearing set in Hartselle manslaughter case as Milas Powell seeks a new trial for William Harold Smithson 39. Powell alleges juror Ramon Royer knew a key witness and pressured the attorney during closing. Royer related to the witness and sat despite the concern. Smithson remains free on $10 000 bond pending appeal.
Carlos DeCubas, former Cuba resident who fled in 1960 with his wife and child, warns Americans communism is a creeping disease. He recalls life under control, lacks of voice in government, and pervasive propaganda during the Point Mallard diving event.
Former Havana aquatics director DeCubas warns Americans to wake up as he links youth unrest to communist tactics. He recalls Kent State and calls the United States the best place to live while stressing vigilance against brainwashing. Nita Johnson, 19, is Calhoun Junior College Girl of the Month for August.
A 15 year old Decatur girl Brenda Collins is charged with second degree murder and will be tried in circuit court after Judge C Bennett McRae transferred jurisdiction from juvenile court. The victim Joe Lewis Harris 24 was found dead July 12 near Cedar Lake after an earlier party fight. Also charged are Josie Long 20 and Willie Junior Collins 19 both Cedar Lake. bond already posted. Preliminary hearings set for Willie Collins and Long with separate hearings before the same judge.
A crop duster piloted by Bill Stewart of Greenbriar was injured when the light aircraft ran out of fuel and crashed near Limestone Creek in South Limestone County. He was treated at Decatur General Hospital in good condition after the crash as he returned to Pryor Field.
Decatur Art Guild invites entrants with a deadline of Aug 15 to submit entry blanks for the annual juried show set for Sept 19 in the old bank building on Bank St. Mrs. Marianne Lewis handles details at 353 1557. The guild address is P O Box 662 Decatur. Jack Eugene Campbell appears in Outstanding Young Men of America listings. Barbara Evans, daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard W Evans, made the dean's list at Washington University in St Louis in the School of Engineering and Applied Science for the spring term.
In a Friday feature, Raul DeCubas reflects on leaving Cuba for America and his dream of coaching at Point Mallard Aquatics Center. He cites Mountain Brook’s success with Jenni Chandler and predicts he can build a national diving program within five years at the Alabama facility.
University of Alabama at Birmingham President Joseph F. Volker announced major changes to the university’s structure. Four new schools will be formed from existing divisions, and a provost or vice president will head University College. He also indicated four new classroom buildings should be ready by next summer.
Emergency numbers for the Fire Department Highway Patrol Sheriff and Ambulance are listed with local exchanges. For personal crises call the Crisis Call Center at 355 8000 collect if needed or contact your hospital or physician for possible poisoning emergencies. Dial 0 for operator assistance to report the nature of the emergency.
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