Guest Editorial Miss Davis Free To Rap System
The Birmingham News argues Angela Davis was acquitted of murder, kidnap and conspiracy, claiming the trial focused on conspiracy rather than beliefs. It contends her comments about political oppression are irrelevant and praises the system for delivering a fair trial.
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Miss Davis
Angela Davis
California
San Rafael
Communist Party
Soviet Union
United States
Weather and River Decatur Area Friday Forecast
Friday high near 90 at 2 p.m and a 50 percent chance of rain today. Cloudy with thundershowers developing around noon, then fair and cooler Sunday with a high in the upper 80s. Tonight's low near 70, sunrise 5:33 a.m., sunset 7:59 p.m.
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Decatur
New Zealanders drink more soft drinks per head
New Zealanders are expected to drink 6.5 gallons of soft drink per person this year, up two gallons from five years ago. Cordial makers compare this to 12.8 gallons in Australia and 18.1 gallons in the United States. A recent survey estimates wives aged 18 or 19 will bear about 27 children on average, versus about 33 for wives aged up to 39.
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Wellington
N.Z
New
Trial Set In Pot Case In Southeast Decatur Youth
A 19 year old Southeast Decatur youth, Leonard Don Hodges of 1501 Pennylane SE, is ordered to stand trial in July for unlawful possession of marijuana. Morgan County Judge C Bennett McRae set the date. Marie and John Donker, fugitives from Florida, were released after extradition was not pursued. Thomas Compton of 1114 9th Ave SE faces a continued ruling on suppress evidence related to a charge of unlawful possession of paraphernalia. Charles Johnson of Hartselle faces attempted grand larceny charges.
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Decatur
Morgan County
C. Bennett McRae
Leonard Don Hodges
Pennylane SE
Marie
John Donker
Florida
Donkers
Somerville
Thomas Compton
9Th Ave
Charles Johnson
Hartselle
Emergency phone numbers and crisis contacts listed in Decatur Daily
Public safety numbers for DECATUR COUNTY include Sheriff Morgan County in Hartselle and Cullman Crisis Call Center. Guidance covers poisonings, emergencies, and operator assistance with 0 dialing. Various local lines provided for Athens nights and holidays and multiple departments.
Retired Teacher Still Teaching at Private School
Irene Murphy has taught 33 years in Morgan County and Decatur, 29 at Austinville Elementary, a school record. She earned an MA at 60, notes curricular and discipline shifts, and plans to teach part time next year, saying they are not ready for the rockers yet.
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Irene Murphy
Austinville
Hank Aaron
Murphy's
Ralph
Los Angeles
Huntsville
9Th Ave
Murphy
Fifth Grade Teacher Mrs Murphy Retires After Long Career
Inside Bill Cornwell provides a portrait of Mrs Murphy who retires from teaching this year after a long fifth grade career. She began teaching before she was a student herself and once taught in a one room school at Wolverine Tube site. She credits education and plans to continue learning beyond retirement.
Chapel Hill Vestavia water mains plan outlined
City officials outlined an eight inch water main to Vestavia Drive and Chapel Hill Road joining a high elevation line. A $16,000 pumping station on Danville Road and a 1 million gallon Chapel Hill tank costing about $50,000 would serve about 100 potential customers. The plan aims to supply West Morgan Water and Fire Protection Authority, with residents paying initial costs via refunding contracts.
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Vestavia Dr
Godwin
Chapel Hill Rd
Danville Rd
Chapel Hill
Levin
Vestavia
Linebacker air campaign targets North Vietnam rail and fuel
Under Operation Linebacker the air war began April 6 with phased strikes on the North Vietnamese panhandle, followed by a dramatic April 16 raid on Haiphong and Hanoi tank farms, then a sustained campaign after May 8 mining of ports. Targets include rail bridges near Lang Son, oil depots near Hanoi, and Haiphong facilities, with emphasis on cutting rail access to China and disabling power plants while limiting civilian casualties.
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Nixon
North Vietnamese Panhandle
Haiphong
Hanoi
Joint Chiefs
North Vietnam
Pacific
Hawaii
Seventh Fleet
Seventh Air Force
White House
Long Bien
China
Air Force
Lang Giai
Lang Son
Pentagon
Mobile home fire near Moulton suspected lightning
Fire officials in Moulton said a mobile home owned by Don Gaddison on Sinking Creek Road, about eight miles north of Moulton, was heavily damaged Friday night. No injuries were reported. The cause remained unknown though a lightning start was considered a possibility amid scattered showers and a brief drought relief in the four-county area.
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Moulton
Tim Blakemore
Don Gaddison
Sinking Creek
Blakemore
Nashville
Middle Tennessee
Alabama
Hartselle
National Weather Service
Morgan
Limestone
Cullman
Calendar Of Gospel Events And Meetings At Local Churches
A schedule of community religious events and club meetings including a Vacation Bible School prep day at Memorial Baptist Church at 2 30 p m. All heads, superintendents, helpers and children urged to attend. Gospel singing at Oak Grove Congregational Methodist Church in Lawrence County starts 7 p m. Somerville Pentecostal Church monthly singing 7 30 p m. Friendship Baptist Church south of Danville hosts monthly gospel singing at 7 p m in memory of Rev. Armon Briscoe. Retired Federal Employee luncheon at Decatur Inn 11 a m. Decatur High School class of 1952 gathering at Delano Park 2 p m and dinner at Holiday Inn 7 p m. Piney Grove Christian Church near Falkville hosts gospel singing 7 30 p m to 9 p m. Studies titled Gods Miracles with transportation numbers 353 4211 and 355 2978. Circles of First United Methodist meet 10 a m with Carlson circle and O'Brien circle listed at 2318 Horsetree Road and 515 Oak St NE, Trimble with Mrs Fred Trimble 2305 Stratford. Art class by Floyd Bomard of Indiana runs through Friday at the Aquadome. call 353 5012 for info. Wednesday Newcomers Club of Decatur luncheon at Burningtree Country Club 11 30 a m.
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Memorial Baptist Church
Friendshi Baptist Church
Danville
Armon Briscoe
Decatur Inn
First United Methodist Church
Faith and Community Gatherings Across Churches
Multiple church events listed include prayer breakfast at Trinity UMC in Trinity with Aaron Clark speaking, VBS and gospel meetings at Grant Street Church of Christ with Robert Hampton, daily 9 to 11 a.m., nightly gospel meetings 7 30 p.m., and Sunday services. Mt Nebo Baptist Church hosts all day singing in Southwest Morgan County on Alabama 157, Pines Baptist Church offers decoration day and singing, Piney Grove Church of Christ hosts a 7 p.m. singing, Shades Valley Presbyterian’s Youth Touring Choir performs at First Presbyterian, and revival services run at Deer Springs Baptist through June 17 with Charles Mapies speaking. Additional items include Northside Apostolic Day Care opening at 211 Wilson St NW, Decatur Civinettes meeting at 7 p.m., Memorial Ep Baptist VBS 8 30 a.m. to 1 30 p.m., an American Legion election of officers, First Presbyterian morning circles, a guitar class at the Aquadome, and Emmanuel Baptist VBS sessions from 6 30.
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Grant Street Church of Christ
Robert Hampton
Flint
Mich
Hampton
Mt. Nebo Baptist Church
Morgan County
Alabama
Deer Springs Baptist Church
Charles Mapies
Charles Forman
Pens to mark items aid crime prevention in Decatur
Nipe explains a proposed Sheriff Boys Ranch program to engrave items with identification numbers. Six pens are available now for public use, with more possible if demand grows. The plan aims to involve at least half of Decatur’s 8,000 homeowners to help law enforcement identify stolen articles and return them to rightful owners.
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Alabama
John McBride
Pack Self
Nipe
Decatur
California
District of Columbia
Puerto Rico
Guam
Police Department
Sheriff's Office
Decatur Model Airplane Club Meet At Aquadome
The Decatur Model Airplane Club will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Aquadome. A discussion on a contest at Courtland Airforce Base will be held.
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Decatur
Model Airplane Club
Aquadome
Courtland Airforce Base
Decatur Motorcyclist Injured in Highway Collision
State troopers said Clifton Clyde Smith, 28, of Decatur, was hurt when his motorcycle hit a pickup driven by 48 year old Robert J. Norwood of Moulton on Alabama 24, 2.4 miles west of Decatur. The crash occurred at 4 25 and Smith was admitted to Decatur General Hospital. condition not available.
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Decatur
Here
Clifton Clyde Smith
Smith
Robert J. Norwood
Moulton
Alabama
Arson case bound over for grand jury in Limestone County
Madison County men Eulas Jones and Leonard Worthey were bound over to the Limestone County grand jury after a preliminary hearing. Jones faced bond of 2000 dollars for allegedly setting a fire that destroyed Wheeler School near Jones Crossroads. Worthey’s preliminary hearing was postponed until next Friday. Bill Lee, charged with grand larceny, was also bound over.
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Athens
Madison County
Limestone County Superior Court
Eulas Jones
Harvest 1
Henry Blizzard
Jones
Leonard Ray Worthey
Wheeler School
Jones Crossroads
Worthey
Bill Lee
Humphrey Attacks Nixon as Wallace Coalitions Spark Debate
In a speech to about 1,200 union delegates Humphrey blasted Nixon accusing him of harming the economy and spurning civil rights with Wallace. He urged voters to remove the president, while union leader Sol Stetin and the 210,000-member textile workers union offered cautious support amid a Pittsburgh stopover.
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Humphrey
George Wallace
Wallace
Jackson
George S. McGovern
Nixon
Richard M. Nixon
Johnny
Textile Workers Union
Sol Stetin
Sen. Humphrey
White House
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Trinity
Aaron Clark
Pines Baptist Church
Piney Grove Church of Christ
Shades Valley Presbyterian Church of Birmingham
First Presbyterian Church
Oak St. NE
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Gary Voketz
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