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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1977
Page
2
A sunburned youth bounces another off an inner tube while a third clings to the side as three youths splash at Decatur Harbor. The scene unfolds under a blazing sun with a 60 percent chance of thunderstorms through Tuesday.
The region faces hot weather with afternoon thundershowers possible as a stationary front slides south from the Tennessee Kentucky border. Decatur forecasts 60 percent rain through Tuesday with up to three quarters of an inch. highs near 90s linger, and sunshine remains limited. By midweek, storms ease and hot, fair weather returns statewide with 90s highs.
River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning was 21.21 feet and sea level at 555.51 feet. High Sunday 96 at 3 pm, low today 69, high today mid 90s, low tonight in 70s, high Tuesday in low 90s. Partly cloudy hot with 60 percent rain through Tuesday. Extended outlook fair and hot with highs in the 90s and lows mostly in the 70s.
Southern Presbyterians gather at the 117th General Assembly in Nashville to weigh a policy on homosexuality and civil rights while considering reunification with the United Presbyterian Church. Delegates will also pick a moderator as debates on abortion gun control and other social issues loom.
The Alabama Tennessee Natural Gas Co. says bills will rise 1 to 2 percent after July 1 with residential and industrial customers paying about 3 cents more per 1 000 cubic feet. Decatur Athens and Muscle Shoals areas plan rate hikes amid deregulation and higher transport costs. Mayor Dewitt Garrett notes the rise is tied to pipeline access and supplier charges. The council may also consider hiring a personnel manager pending a job description.
Morgan County Commissioners rejected renting 17 000 square feet on the fifth floor to the Soil Conservation Service at four dollars per square foot citing high remodeling costs and a one year lease with annual renewal. They approved replacing the old courthouse with a combination park and parking lot but rejected 101 parking spaces. Commission plans to discuss proposals further.
The North Alabama Health Systems Agency schedules public hearings Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. to review a five year draft health systems plan affecting 12 counties including Morgan Lawrence Limestone and Cullman. The council meets June 27 at 7 p.m. at the Jetport to review comments and approve the plan.
A 15 year old Decatur youth remains in fair condition at Decatur General Hospital after a Sunday night stabbing. Police report says Christopher Banks 2225 9th St SW alleges two men attacked him after rocks were thrown at a car. No charges filed. Other incidents include a stolen 18 000 BTU air conditioner from J M Sign Co and vandalism at Austin High School and Morningside Laundromat. motor theft from a boat at Mrs Roger Terry’s home.
In Athens Alabama the 132 year old Donnell house on Limestone County Middle School campus deteriorates from weather and termite damage. The Limestone County Historical Society seeks to save it after it was placed on the National Register of Placegy. Society member Faye Axford urges immediate restoration.
A two car collision on U.S. 31 at Alabama 67 left Lela Mae Hamack and William Hamack injured. Lights were out due to a power failure. A second crash on Moulton Street injured Marsha Blagburn and involved a 1975 Chevrolet. Stapp’s Toyota struck a parked Volkswagen. wheel lock cited.
The Athens historical society seeks funds to restore the former Rev. Robert Donnell house, with a July 9 banquet at $5 a plate and a July 2 street dance on the courthouse square. Organizers aim to sell 3,000 $1 tickets to reach the needed amount amid termite and decay concerns.
A 27 year old Athens man identified as Ollie Turner is in fair condition at Huntsville Hospital after a 2 am shooting at his Owens Court Apartment on Elk River Mills Rd. The shot in the head left the bullet in his sinuses. witnesses cite an argument. No charges yet. investigation ongoing.
Somerville man Fred McMineman, 62, suffered a skull fracture and head and neck injuries when a large truck tire exploded while airing it at the San Ann Service Station at Alabama 67 and 36. He was knocked to the ground and taken to Hartselle Hospital then transferred to Huntsville Hospital.
Federal funds for a program at Calhoun Community College to educate teachers of handicapped students were increased by 23 000 dollars. The grant from the Office of Education, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare boosts total support to 43 000 dollars, supplementing an earlier 20 000 funding to develop and improve personnel training for handicapped education.
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