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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1976

Page

2

Tired Wallace Makes Last Presidential Run In 1976

In Los Angeles and California, George C. Wallace, spent and dispirited after twelve campaigns, vows his final bid is near. He predicts delegates may still influence the July convention while acknowledging a low poll showing two percent support.

Los Angeles United States Gdév George C. Wallace Alabama New York City Wallace George Wallace California Field Research Corp Washington San Francisco Carter

Fish Are Jumpin In Ditch Outing On 2nd Ave SW

The drainage ditch under 2nd Ave SW yielded a modest catch but provided fun for Vickie Den smore Christie Little and Mark Densmore. The caption notes Christie is the daughter of Jimmy and an address at 1414 2nd Ave SW in Hollis G. Densmore Austin Texas.

2Nd Ave. SW Vickie Densmore Christie Little Mark Densmore Hollis G. Densmore Austin, Tex Christie Jimmy Little Gary Lloyd

Pleasant weather continues with record lows set in Alabama

A large high pressure system kept dry pleasant conditions across Alabama through Tuesday with sunny days warming the Tennessee Valley to the low 80s. Huntsville Decatur Jetport reported a record low of 54 degrees, matching Birmingham, as May rainfall in the Tennessee Valley ran 6.7 inches, 2.5 inches above normal, while April was the driest on record.

Tennessee Valley Vickie and Mark Alabama National Weather Service Tennessee Valley Authority TVA

Weather and river readings for Decatur area forecast update

Morning river readings at Keller Memorial Bridge show 21.46 feet with sea level 555.76. TVA lake levels listed include Chickamauga 682.3 Pickwick 413.6 Guntersville 595.0 Whitesburg 556.0 Wheeler 555.8 Wilson 507.2. Sunday high 79 at 3 pm, low 54 at 5 am. today highs in low 80s, tonight mid 50s. Mostly fair through Tuesday with highs low 80s. Climate data shows Sunday high 79 low 55 avg 67, 8 below normal. precipitation none today, 7.82 inches past 30 days, 24.71 inches year to date. Air pollution index 69. Extended outlook partly cloudy with upper 70s to low 80s today, 50s tonight, then 60s Thursday and Friday.

National Weather Service Huntsville Decatur Decatur and Vicinity

Senate Deadlock May Break In Alabama Budget Standoff

In Montgomery a filibustered state senator awaits Lt. Gov. Beasley to force a vote on the $817 million education budget while Beasley resists rushing the measure. Ted Little predicts Beasley will act, potentially breaking the stalemate this week as colleges seek restoration of most or all of an $8 million cut. If resolved, attention shifts to the $181 million general fund budget.

Montgomery Ala Jere Beasley Beasley Ted Little Auburn Little Auburn University Senate Finance Committee

Vandals Soap Up Fountains Causing Equipment Damage

vandals filled fountains with soap damaging the apparatus at a public water feature viewed in a Daily Photo caption the act prompted cleanup and maintenance actions by city crews and officials

Marriage On The Rocks Lures Bride And Groom To Remote Bluff

Phillip Garrison and Gayle Brown wed Saturday on a rocky Winston County bluff overlooking Smith Lake. The ceremony was small with blue jean guests arriving by jeep, Lee Champion officiating, and no music or reception. If rain came, a ledge under the bluff offered a backup plan for their brief outdoor ceremony.

Phillip Garrison Gayle Brown Smith Lake Winston County Double Springs Florida Garrison Lee Champion Decatur Gary Lloyd

Newlyweds Skip Traditions For Rocky Smith Lake Vows

Newlyweds Phillip and Gayle Garrison of Decatur chose a non traditional ceremony on a rocky bluff above Smith Lake after meeting at the Lurleen B Wallace Developmental Center. Gayle Brown is a licensed dental hygienist and Phillip Garrison was promoted to Coordinator of Community Services for Region 1 DMH.

Garrison Lurleen B. Wallace Developmental Center Region 1 Department of Mental Health Division of Decatur Daily Gayle University of Alabama-Birmingham Auburn Mrs. Garrison

TVA Hearings Begin on Rate Structure in Tennessee Valley

In Florence hearings TVA faces consumer group and state lawmakers key figures. Neil McBride argues the declining block rate hurts public needs while Rep J Stanley Rogers accuses TVA of profiting coal monopolies and calls for action against petroleum and coal interests. Morning and nighttime sessions set with Florence Alabama and Paducah Kentucky listed. The board seeks proposals including inverted and lifeline rates to spread costs, with 15 minute limits for speakers and written statements welcome.

Chattanooga, Tenn Tennesee House Tennessee Valley Authority Neil McBride Jacksboro East Tennessee Research Corp TVA McBride J. Stanley Rogers Manchester Iteers Rogers Florence Ala Paducah TVA Board of Directors

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