Filibuster Fights Shape Alabama Senate Agenda
The Alabama Legislature ready to reconvene with a filibuster risk as Sen. Bailes seeks to block rapid passage of appropriation bills. ERA vote looms after a long committee hearing. House moves education funding with amendments risking a sizable budget deficit. Beasley expense issues settle on a five member committee.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Senate
George Lewis Bailes
Jefferson County
Bailes
Otis
House
Rules Committee
The
Tats
Jammy Clark
Barbour County
Frances Wideman
Ways and Means
James V. Jordan
About 100 Boats Expected in AMLA Parade of Boats
Approximately 100 boats will join a parade traveling from Florence to Decatur to kick off the AMLA summer tourism season. Gordon Mummert is admiral for Decatur activities, with B Frank Chenault as land chairman. The flotilla will culminate with a safety patrol by Coast Guard units and a $15 entrance fee covers two dinners and social events.
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Alabama Mountain Lakes Association
B. Frank Chenault
Decatur
Pam
Florence
Bobby Herbert
AMLA
Gordon Mummert
Decatur Water
Decatur Land
Boats
Shoals Creek
Bob Lee
Tennessee River
Joe Wheeler State Park
Flottilla
Austin High School Naval
Wéaiarama
Point Mallard Park
Coast Guard
DAR To Honor Area War Dead in Spirit of America
The Stephens Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will present certificates of honor at the Spirit of America festival on July 4 to families of Morgan County men who died in Vietnam. Callers can contact Mrs. Robert Miller, Mrs. Forrest Anderson, or Mrs. W. H. Long with death dates, widows, or parental addresses for listed service members.
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Stephens
Daughters of the American Revolution
Spirit of America
Morgan County
W. H. Long
Robert Miller
Forrest
Anderson
Long
Henderson Selected To Lead United Way Campaign
Quitman Henderson, 46, assistant superintendent in Decatur City Schools, will chair the United Way Campaign. A native of Andalusia and Florence State University alumnus, he serves with several education associations and the local chamber of commerce. He and his wife Ann live at 612 Edgewood St. SW.
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United—_Way
Quitman Henderson
Decatur
Henderson
Andalusia
Florala High School
Florence State University
Auburn University
Decatur Education Association
Alabama Education Association
National Education Association
American Association For Supervision and
Chamber of Commerce
United Methodist Church
Ann
David
Edgewood St
United Way
Skylab 3 Launch Date Brought Forward to July 27
NASA moved the Skylab 3 target launch from August 8 to July 27 citing exposure of electronics and systems during unmanned testing. Skylab program director William C. Schneider said the adjustment aims to maximize scientific data and power from sunlight. The final date depends on Skylab 2 status, with possible last minute changes.
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Huntsville
Ala
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
William C. Schneider
Skylay
Local Emergency Numbers for Alabama Counties
The Decatur Daily lists emergency contacts for Morgan, Limestone, Lawrence, and Cullman counties. It provides Sheriff and patrol numbers for Decatur, Hartselle, Athens, and general crisis lines, plus guidance to dial 0 if unsure which number to call.
Scouts Solve Gas Problem on Athens Trip to Park
Scoutmaster Bill Dunnavant led 12 scouts from Athens over 100 miles by bicycle to David Crockett Park near Lawrenceburg Tennessee. Nine completed the ride after a flat tire and a hail storm near Leoma and Limestone County delayed the group while three others rode with a scout bus.
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Bill _Dunnavant
David Crockett Park
Lawrenceburg
Tenn
Dunnavant
Athens
Park
Limestone County
Leoma
Action Answers Readers Questions on Benefits and Taxes
The Decatur Daily fields reader asks about missing veteran payments, farm subsidies taxes, and a missing item from Crackerbarrel orders. Officials confirm payments will resume on time, subsidies are taxable, and shipment notifications confirm complete delivery of the ordered bottle cutters.
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THE
Decatur Daily
Decatur
Ala
Veterans Administration
Morgan County
Audrey Ward
Crackerbarrell
Farmingdale
N.Y
J. O. H. Decatur
Crackerbarrel Shipping Department
Twister Tax Amendments Offered For 1972 Losses
Alabama tornado victims may file amended 1972 federal tax returns to claim losses this year. IRS will provide forms and assistance in tornado areas. Local IRS reps include Lou Billingsley Gayle Chappell Jimmy Williamson and Ellis Kennedy. Estimated damages total 25 million dollars with 162 million insured.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Lou Billingsley
Greensboro
Wilsonville
American Insurance Association
Scouts complete bicycle trip through Tennessee countryside
Sonny Turner Dunnavant recalls a trek by 6 scouts aged 10 to 13 from a church trip lasting most of Sunday. The group rode to a park from Minor Hill Tennessee, biked back for some, and faced a couple of flats and hail on the road.
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Dunnavant
Minor Hill
Tenn
FARE Program In Region Under Way
The FARE program in North Alabama Area One begins with federal grants totaling 36 402 and a statewide launch cost of 179 812. It targets Morgan Limestone Cullman and Madison Counties with 16 632 for Area One Highway Patrol and aims to cut summer traffic fatalities by 20 percent through intensified enforcement and off duty officer participation.
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Alabama
North Alabama
Birmingham
Montgomery
Mobile
Area One
Morgan
Limestone
Cullman
Madison
Limestone County
Athens
Decatur
Cullman County
Huntsville
Madison County
Area One Highway Patrol
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Jere Beasley
Beasley
Wheels of Fortune
Hartselle
St. Jude’s Hospital
Memphis
Gamma Beta Chapter
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
Billy Smith
Dar
Hartseller
John Wallace Hose Jr
John Earl McVay
Velma Irvin
Monroe Dr. NW
Carl Eugene Morgan
Ronald Dudley Rich
Dudley Rich
U. S
Paul George Hendrix
Gerald Bruce Lane
Harold W. Lane
James Arthur Randall
Maggie F. Randall
Somerville 1
Roger Pinckney Crow
Ernest Crow
Billy Wayne Earp
Louis Earp
Murphy Apts
Tommy K. Nichols
Minnie Pearl -Nichols
Decatur 5
William H. Overton
Arises Terry
Morgan W. Weed
Coralie R. Weed
George Count Golden
Pearl R. Golden
Thomas Gurley
Carrie Bernice Fennell Gurley
Cain St. NW
Floyd Noyles
Reid
Noyles
Ween
Leon “B. “Harriss
Johnny B. Sewell
O. D. Sewell
Elrod Circle
Roy Donald Page
David Lee Turner
Eva
Jackie van Knighten
Cebell Knighten
Somerville
Skylab
Highway Patrol
Lawrence County
Scout
U.S. Army
N. M. Decatur
Sonny Turner
Keith Bowling
Luke Michaels
Scott Floyd
Ray LeCroix
Mark Dement
Glenn Bates
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