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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1976
Page
1
Editor's note by Al Fox of The Birmingham News explains the current situation of higher education within the Alabama Legislature. The piece outlines key factors, debates, and potential outcomes shaping policy and funding for colleges and universities in the state.
A 16 year old boy, William Harold Boyer of Hartselle, drowned Sunday while swimming with two friends in a private pond in Plainview. In a separate incident, Luther Johnson and Herbert Callum, both 47 and 48 from Hanceville, drowned when their fishing boat capsized in a reservoir near Poultry By-Products. a third fisherman, Johnny Armstrong, swam to shore. Funeral arrangements are announced for all three, with services at Mt Tabor United Methodist, Brickyard Missionary Baptist Church, and Plea sent Grove Methodist. Survivors listed for Boyer include his parents and two sisters. for Johnson and Callum, extended families.
Police say two unrelated robberies in Decatur early Sunday netted about $1,900. A Captain D’s employee reported roughly $1,500 stolen from the US 31 firm, while Pizza Hut operator Stewart Falger said $450 was taken from the 6th Ave SE franchise. Two armed men forced three Captain D’s employees into a cooler after 12:30 a.m., fleeing in a car stolen from a cook. a second, separate robbery occurred about 30 to 45 minutes later.
TVA had not decided by 1 p.m. whether to load uranium fuel into reactor Unit Two at Browns Ferry. Jerrold Deweese said a decision required TVA officials in Chattanooga and earlier anticipated a noon decision. Jim Green discussed the matter in Chattanooga after Unit Two was prepared. Units One and Two were previously closed by fire.
Hartsel le city school board wrapped up a noon hearing on firing Burleson Principal John Ellenburg and scheduled a Wednesday night vote after a closed session. Eight witnesses, led by Supt Carlton Smith, testified to charges including falsehoods insubordination neglect of duty and wilfully creating dissension. Ellenburgs lawyers from the Alabama Education Association defended him.
Beirut scene as Syrian forces drive toward the capital with tanks jets and artillery striking Palestinian positions. About 6,000 troops crossed into Lebanon last Tuesday seeking end to the 14 month civil war, with jets including MIG21s and Hawker Hunters from Riyak base.
In the South people marked the birthday of Jefferson Davis. Muriel Thomas Ellis of Decatur joined a reunion of Davis descendants in Woodville Mississippi at Rosemont. The gathering highlighted Confederate president history.
Flood waters spread across southeastern Idaho forcing evacuations 50 miles from the break. Death toll stands at six with 135 missing as communication and travel hampered rescue. Rexburg suffered worst impact as Gov Andrus viewed the area and cleanup began amid hundreds of millions in damage.
A tremor lasting over a minute rattled Mexico City with skyscrapers swaying. No immediate casualties or damage reported. shocks felt in Acapulco and Veracruz, 190 and 200 miles away respectively.
Auburn Extension Service plans a Decatur office to provide technical agricultural help for Limestone and another county. District agent Herman Marks said the facility would start with 8 to 10 specialists. Auburn officials could not confirm details.
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