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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1972
Page
2
The Decatur Daily provides emergency contacts including Crisis Call Center at 355 8000 and guidance to call hospitals or physicians for possible poisoning. It advises dialing 0 to reach an operator if unsure which number to call, and lists Athens numbers for nightly and holiday coverage.
Acting Gov. Jere Beasley announced Alabama's finances are in good condition with a projected surplus in the general fund and a $17 million federal mental health funding influx. He will review whether Gov. Wallace can continue to receive a salary while recovering from his gunshot wounds and noted a day of prayer was declared for Wallace's recovery.
Lieutenant Governor Beasley announced Alabama remains financially sound and no special legislative session is needed for mental health funding. He began acting as governor after Wallace’s 20 day absence while recovering from gunshot wounds in Silver Spring Maryland.
Wesley Patterson of Falkville was named the Star Farmer of Alabama at the State FFA convention. The Cullman High School FFA Chapter member, at 17, builds a sizable farming operation with hogs cattle soybeans and grain while serving as FFA leader and student agribusiness trainee.
A Madison resident was arrested Tuesday for petit larceny after stealing a $1 cap from Dollar General at 102 2nd Ave SE. A separate Tuesday break-in at Ester Trailer Sales on New Moulton Rd saw a military surplus spray gun valued at $35 stolen. A break-in entry involved a broken hasp on a storage building. Police report details a group of yelling boys trying to stop Calvin Franklin at 216 Cain St NE in the 1600 block of Sherman St. they fled and were not located.
Two Decatur banks First State Bank and First National Bank received bomb threats on Tuesday afternoon following a Monday call to State National Bank in Falkville. No bombs were found after searches by FBI and police. no arrests or confirmed extortion payment.
Authorities seek 38 year old Donald Albert Turner assistant librarian at Florence State University. Sheriff Evans said Turner was reported missing after his pickup truck was found abandoned near Wheeler Dam.
Mayor Charles Guntharp is named to the National League of Cities Committee of Intergovernmental Relations. He will serve until November 30, 1972, as part of a three member Alabama delegation. Committee chair is Mayor Frank Burke of Louisville. The NLC represents thousands of municipalities including Decatur.
Patty Campbell avoided rabies shots after the dog that bitten her was found and declared rabies free. The owner Eugene Eudy’s dog, once at the Athens animal shelter, was captured near the home and determined not to have rabies. The family, initially terrified, welcomed the news and the delay in medical treatment.
The assistant director of the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation said BOR may fund an outdoor ice skating rink at Point Mallard with a 4 million grant for Alabama next fiscal year if the rink remains outdoor. State BOR officials would decide, after tour with Park Director Harry Rice and Gary Voketz.
Mrs. John D. Parks planned a birthday present for her soon-to-be six year old Holly. Instead of buying a tin house she envisioned a hand down treasured doll house inspired by New Orleans design. Husband John cut plywood as Lynn added cardboard scale, velvet carpet and wood grain finishes.
Lynn and John create small decorative houses as a hobby to help mothers, planning it around their other duties. They advertise in THE DAILY but insist the project remains a hobby. Their daughter Holly admires furniture pieces like canopy suites, while 10-year-old John D. cares more for sports.
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