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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1976

Page

3

Athens State College to award 201 degrees Saturday

Athens State College will grant 201 diplomas at Saturday commencement the first since becoming a public state supported school. Dr. Erskine Murray will deliver the address as ceremonies start Friday with a garden party at President Sandridge’s home and continue Saturday at Founders Hall. Deo Bauer notes a worship service at 7:30 a.m. and flag pole dedications at 8:45 a.m. The 954th graduating class includes many names listed for Bachelor of Arts and Science in Education and other degrees.

Athens Athens State College Erskine Murray Sidney D.sandridge Founders Hall Dee Bauer Curtis Coleman

Decatur Man Hurt In Morning Fight

A Decatur man identified as Thomas Alexander, 521 Vine St. NW, was treated for head injuries at Decatur General Hospital after a street fight at 12 15 this morning in front of his house. Police report says a tall man, a nickname only, battered him and fled. the assault was witnessed by his mother Mrs Pearl Alexander who found him bloody in the yard.

Decatur Thomas Alexander Vine St Decatur General Hospital Ston Joe Greer Alexander Pearl Alexander James Earl Sharpley Sharpley

Bond Issue Approved For Tem Tom Bridges

A 25 million bond issue for two bridges on the Ten nessee Tombigbee Waterway won approval of Alabama House Ways and Means Committee. The plan moves to the full House, urged by Rep. Rick Manley to prevent project delays. Elderly Schooling Bill Blocked S: State Rep. Pete Turnham faced a legislative roadblock as a tuition free education bill for Alabamians 65 or older stalled again in committee, delaying action indefinitely. Low Grade Headache For McDonald S: State Sen. Albert McDonald attended a House committee hearing and supported a ban on smoking in public places, citing evidence gathered at the hearing.

Montgomery Ala House Ways and Means Wedneday Rick Manley Demopolis Pete Turnham Auburn Turnham McDonald Albert McDonald Huntsville

Mayor and ex-policeman charged in assault case

Anniston Alabama AP a federal court suit accuses Fruithurst Mayor Edwin Perry and ex policeman Charles Bone of illegal imprisonment and assault and battery stemming from an incident on May 19 1973 involving Mary Lois Bowman Perry disputes the allegations saying the trouble began after Bowman came to City Hall to pay her son's fine and that Bowman was not jailed The suit seeks 50000 in damages and argues Bowman rights were violated

Perry

Firm Organizes Political Fund

US Steel Corp creates a nonpartisan Employes Good Government Fund funded by voluntary employee contributions and subsidiaries. Chairman E B Speer says the fund offers a united political voice for better government and favors candidates who back a pro free enterprise environment.

Pittsburgh US Steel Corp E.B. Speer Employes Speer

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