Purchasing Agents Conclude Meeting in Decatur
More than 140 people attended the North Alabama Purchasing Agent Association golf outing and dinner in Decatur. Shelby Johnson of Cutler-Hammer in Athens assumed presidential duties at the start of the month as the group, including members wives and guests from across North Alabama and parts of Birmingham, enjoyed a social, fun filled event at Point Mallard golf course and the Decatur Inn. The gathering marked the second straight year in Decatur with ideal weather for golf.
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North Alabama Purchasing Agent Association
Point Mallard’s
Decatur Inn
North
Alabama
Birmingham
Shelby Johnson
Cutler-Hammer
Athens
Coroner Awaits Autopsy After Decatur Shooting
Decatur police investigate a Sunday night shooting death of 57-year-old Percy Vinson at his 616 Madison St NW home. Morgan County Coroner Guy Holloway and officers report no arrest yet though a suspect has been questioned. a Vine St address was also visited as part of the inquiry.
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Decatur
Percy Vinson
Morgan County
Guy Holloway
Vinson
Madison St NW
Pack Self
Vine St
HUD Okays City Housing Package
HUD approves a $1.9 million housing package to build 87 low rent houses in Decatur in two areas including a tract behind Westgate Shopping Center once eyed for apartments.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
Decatur
Westgate Shopping Center
Old Moulton Rd
Decatur Housing Authority
Westgate
Armory on Beltline awaits approval after inspection
Armory on Beltline Road faces expected acceptance this afternoon for a 428000 facility. Col Tom Sullins led the inspection with Glenn McNeill Fr McClellan Gene Jones and Warner Morgan among others. Minor revisions remain before occupancy likely this weekend.
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Beltline Rd
National Guard
Army Reserve
Col
Tom Sullins
State Military Office
Montgomery
Glenn C. McNeill
McClellan
Gene Jones
Warner Morgan
Evan Terry
Birmingham
Army
McNeill
Jones
Morgan Girls Vie For Title
Two Morgan County entrants join 32 contestants in the Miss Alabama Pageant finals in Birmingham. Sherri Smith of Decatur, Miss Point Mallard 1972, and Justine Manness of Cotaco, Miss Madison County, pursue the state crown and a Miss America berth amid Monday scholarship events.
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Birmingham-Southern College
Decatur
Sherri Smith
Point Mallard
Alabama
Birmingham
Morgan County
Miss Point Mallard
Justine Manness
Cotaco
Madison County
Linda Carol Morris
Somerville
Marilyn
Missy
New York
Justine
See Morgan
Flag Day Observed Nationally Since 1777
June 14 marks Flag Day after the Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes in 1777. The day is observed nationwide though only Pennsylvania observes it as a legal holiday. The call to fly the flag emphasizes national pride and heritage.
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United States
Continental Congress
U.S
Columbus Discovers Martinique On February 1502 Date
On this date in 1502 Christopher Columbus is credited with discovering the West Indian island of Martinique. The note sits among other local items and a weather snippet predicting highs in the mid 80s today and near 60s tonight with a 20 percent rain chance for Wednesday.
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Christopher Columbus
Martinique
Nixon Urges Swift Approval of Soviet Arms Pact
President Nixon urged Congress to act without delay on the ABM pact and related executive agreement with the Soviet Union. The treaty limits antiballistic missiles to two sites per country and seeks to freeze total land and sea based missiles at current levels while supporting a broader strategic modernization program.
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Washington
Nixon
Soviet Union
Congress
Senate
Woman candidate Audrey O'Brien seeks Decatur City Council
Mrs Audrey O Brien 2304 Pennylane SE announces she will qualify to run for a council seat. A 4 year old mother of two with husband C H O'Brien who runs O'Brien Furniture Co since 1960, she cites adopted hometown Decatur for 18 years and emphasizes community work and interest in schools and recreational programs.
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Audrey O’ Brien
Pennylane
C. H O’brien
O'Brien Furniture Co
Decatur
Israeli jets down two Egyptian MIG21s over Mediterranean
Israeli air force fighters shot down two Soviet-built Egyptian MIG21 jets in a dogfight over the Mediterranean. Investigators said a malfunctioning cargo door opened in flight caused a midair incident on an American Airlines DC10. the jet was damaged but landed safely at Detroit Metropolitan Airport Monday night.
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Mediterranean
Detroit
American Airlines
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Lee Armory
Frigidaire Sales & Service
Robinson Furniture
Second Avenue
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Jackson
Wally Lewis
Bill
Tony Estes
Morgan
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