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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1976
Page
2
The afternoon high Friday should near 90 degrees as warm hazy conditions persist in the Tennessee Valley. A weak high pressure system maintains warm days and mild nights through Friday. An upper disturbance could trigger a few thundershowers today, moving east by Friday.
The Decatur area reports river readings at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning of 21.32 and sea level 555.62. TVA lake stages include Chickamauga 682.2 Pickwick 413.6 Guntersville 594.8 Whitesburg 555.7 Wheeler 555.6 Wilson 597.2. Temperatures ranged from a high of 87 and a low of 63 with today expected upper 80s and Friday near 90. Forecast calls for continued fair warm conditions through Friday with hazy skies and highs in the upper 80s, low 60s tonight, and a high near 90 Friday. Extended outlook through Monday shows mostly fair, warm with scattered afternoon thundershowers increasing Monday. highs low 90s, lows upper 60s.
Morgan County Commissioner E V White says residents oppose demolition but no financing plan exists to renovate the vacated 1927 courthouse with crumbling foundations. A plaza and parking plan near the new courthouse are under study as officials weigh costs and alternative uses such as a museum or historic facility. The county also plans to expand parking and consider urban renewal leftovers while election dramas unfold.
In Florence Alabama the Federal Energy Administration's proposed peak period rate changes drew opposition at a TVA public hearing. Turner Matthews warned the plan would force lifestyle changes and require extra meters, while Lee Wallace of TVA said industries would be less affected than households due to around the clock operations. In Huntsville, the city school board was ordered to reinstate or hold a hearing on superintendent W M Burkett after his firing, with Burkett seeking 100000 in damages and a permanent injunction. Judge John Snodgrass set a future hearing date, noting the order does not decide the suit.
Lawrence County resident Tennis Terry has remained a loyal ally of former Alabama Governor John Patterson for 13 years since he left office. Terry recalls starting support before Patterson announced his candidacy and notes the governor later invited him to Montgomery after his election.
Moulton has been awarded about 298000 dollars in federal Economic Development Administration funds for a city services complex and a water retaining wall on Northeast Street. The city must provide roughly 40862 dollars in cash and 16925 dollars from the sale of 3.2 acres to meet the matching requirements. Construction on the services complex including a city garage street department gas water office and storage space will begin soon.
Five area preliminary winners in the Miss Alabama Pageant prepare for the event at Birmingham Civic Center this weekend. Contestants include Charles Taul of Hartselle Miss Tuscaloosa County Teresa McClellan of Vinemont Miss Point Mallard Karen Pressnell of Athens Miss University of North Alabama and Patti Davis of Etheridge Tenn Miss North Alabama. Preliminary swimsuit and talent competition are scheduled for today and Friday with the crowning set for Saturday. Tickets are available at the civic center box office.
E C Foshee and brother Wheeler Foshee Jr were found guilty by a federal jury on nine counts of mail fraud. Judge Frank M Johnson Jr will set sentences, potentially up to five years and a $1000 fine per count. The Foshees faced expulsion from the Alabama Senate and a possible prison term. their appeal options were not immediately disclosed.
The Decatur-Morgan County NAACP chapter schedules a public meeting to discuss city and county affirmative action hiring programs and progress. President Lawrence Bell seeks updates from the Morgan County Commission and the Decatur personnel board. Carey Cockrell says the board will meet at city hall to discuss progress. The meeting may lead to a suggested follow up date.
Emergency phone numbers for crises and poisoning guidance are provided. The Crisis Call Center can be reached at 355 8000, with alternative contacts at local hospitals or family physicians. Dial 0 for operator guidance. Additional listings show Athens hours and related lines 353 4739 353 4612 232 1535.
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