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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1976
Page
2
Ronnie Davis, a 14 year old boxer from a home off McEntire Lane, stays in constant motion while talking about his life and dreams. Weighing 95 pounds, he is skilled and ambitious, aiming to learn and improve without rushing up amateur boxing’s ladder or taking hard knock losses.
Ronnie Davis under Marvin Posey won the Alabama AAU junior and Golden Gloves novice championships at 106 pounds. He led the AAU junior Olympic district finals in Chattanooga and claimed the regional AAU junior Olympic title in South Carolina. Davis, son of Ambrose and Emma, trains with Hartselle Austinville and has fought about 95 bouts with seven losses. He heads to Green Bay on June 23 for the national junior Olympic championships and eyeing possible Europe return after proving readiness.
The Alabama Conservation Department said the improved 322 site Lake Guntersville state park camping area will open to the public June 15 with bath houses laundry and recreation spaces. Also in Mobile Lt. Gov. Beasley will seek Examiners Dept review into alleged financial and managerial irregularities in state parks operations amid claims from James Henley about improper payments and fertilizer disposal.
Fourteen year old boxer Ronnie Davis of Decatur poses showing his form. He will defend two state titles and the district and regional titles en route to the national junior Olympic championships in Green Bay Wisconsin on June 23.
Democrats met behind closed doors in Washington to draft a 1976 platform aimed at boosting jobs. Gov. Michael Dukakis chairs the drafting subcommittee and anticipates Carter’s influence, with several members aligning with his views. A three day session at the Mayflower Hotel will shape a draft before full committee approval next week. The platform is expected to address unemployment foreign policy and health care in specific terms.
The Academy of Applied Science New York Times Loch Ness Expedition continues watching Loch Ness with underwater and surface cameras. After examining eight reels from an underwater camera, no creature was seen. A 50 foot reel was added as the team refocuses its vigil. Two zoologists reported possible wakes but provided no conclusive evidence. Tim Dinsdale and others remain hopeful while logistical and viewing challenges persist.
Highs near 90 expected Friday through Sunday with mornings around 65 and 60s. Friday hot hazy with a 20 percent shower chance this afternoon, repeating Sunday afternoon. Wednesday and Thursday not detailed.
Heat lingers through the weekend with near 90 degree highs and light winds. Valley nights drop to the 60s with a 20 percent chance of afternoon thundershowers through Wednesday. High pressure keeps temperatures near 90, fueling air stagnation and pollution concerns. Dry, hot weather aids soybean planting and small grain harvesting, but rising humidity could bring disease to crops.
A roundup of local events lists a covered dish picnic at Athens Recreation Park for NA RFE Chapter 1480, a benefit country music show at Lawrence County Coliseum for Rufus Pearson, homecoming services at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Hampton, and various church circles, VBS, TOPS meetings, NAACP, and singing events across Coal County area churches.
U.S. officials weigh how composition aims and length of a regional force would shape reactions. They would not disclose Brown’s specifics on pan Arab unit size or duration, but warn of potential large troop movements from Libya and Iraq into Lebanon and the regional impact.
A Southwest Decatur woman was approached Friday by a masked youth wearing rubber gloves and wielding a shotgun as she left her home for work. A 15 year old boy was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon and released to juvenile authorities. The woman was not harmed after screaming and the assailant fled. Police seized an unloaded 20 gauge shotgun, a green fatigue jacket, gloves and a ski mask from a neighborhood suspect.
Executive Committee Chairman Robert Vance reported lists showing delegates acceptable to both Wallace and Carter campaigns and the uncommitted forces. The body will vote for eight delegates, boosting Carter’s Alabama support by seven delegates. A May spot check found some Wallace pledged delegates not aligned with Wallace’s suggestion.
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