Huie to Open Slovik Payments Battle at Pentagon
Hartselle author William Bradford Huie travels to Washington to argue for widow Antoinette Slovik in a Pentagon hearing over a $68 000 payment plus interest from the National Service Life Insurance policy of Pvt Eddie Slovik. The case seeks compensation denied since his 1945 execution for desertion.
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Cheri Shipper
Hartselle
William Bradford Huie
Washington
Alabama
Pentagon
Antoinette Slovik
Eddie Slovik
Army
Board For the Correction of
Slovik
Huie
Detroit
Philadelphia
Associated Press
Summers change view as Decatur students seek ahead
Decatur high school summer school shifts from punishment to preparation as 330 students attend at Austin High. Majority of 11th and 12th graders take government and economics to gain up to two units, enabling elective courses next year and earlier graduation for some.
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Amanda Kruidenier
Decatur
Austin High School
Beard Whitsett
tAs
Whitsett
Greg Countryman
Jerry L. Countryman
Decatur High School
Greg
Austin High
Sayre & l
Kathy Simmons
William O. Simmons
Earl
Kathy
Robin Solley
Ray Solley
Thunderstorm chances ease as Decatur area rainfall expected
The National Weather Service reports scattered thundershowers diminishing to 30 percent by Thursday across North Alabama, with Decatur area rainfall dropping from 60 to 30 percent. Highs near 90s, cooler 70s at night, dry spell outlook through mid July, and crop losses possible due to continued heat and irrigation limits.
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National Weather Service
North Alabama
Decatur
Alabama
Weather Service
Decatur Area Weather and River Readings Summary
River and weather data for Decatur area show Keller Memorial Bridge reading 21.58 feet and sea level 555.58. TVA lake stages listed include Chickamauga 681.8 Pickwick 413.9 Whitesburg 556.4 Wheeler 555.8 Wilson 507.3. High temp today near 80, with upper 80s expected. rain risk 60% today, 40% tonight, 30% Thursday. Extended outlook calls for afternoon thundershowers and highs near 90.
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Decatur and Vicinity River Reading
Keller Memorial Bridge
TVA
Chickamauga
Pickwick
Whitesburg
Wheeler
Wilson
Decatur
Tri-County District Health Service
Buchanan Said To Be Involved In Try To Change Party Stripes
The Washington Star reports moderate Alabama Republican Rep. John H. Buchanan Jr. is among three GOP lawmakers who sent word to Speaker O'Neill about switching to the Democratic Party. Secret discussions centered on seniority and committee assignments as factors, with no confirmed names beyond Buchanan.
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Buchanan
Ron Sarro
Washington Star
Washington
Alabama
Republican Party
Case
Thomas P. O'Neill Jr
John H. Buchanan Jr
Birmingham
George Wallace
U.S. Senate
Carter
O'Neill
House
Francis Marion
Sn Fox
Democratic Party
Alabam Buchanan
Blely
Congress
Steamboat Bill Made Waves On Tennessee River
The Tennessee River legend Capt. W. J. Hudson offered a fishing tip using mussel meat in a burlap bag to lure catfish. Hudson, known as Steamboat Bill, died of cancer ten years ago at age 80 in West Decatur. He was famed for his deep knowledge of the river before dams altered its flow.
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W. J. Hudson
Hudson
West Decatur
Tennessee River
Tennessee
Gadsen
Decatur
American Oak and Leather Co
Oak Extract Company
Chattanooga
Paducah
Whitesburg
Huntsville
Wheeler
Widows, Gar
Guntersville
Keller Memorial
Steamboat Bill Hudson River Pilot Famed Across the South
The Decatur born river pilot Hudson learned the river rules early and gained fame for maneuvering steamers in difficult waters. He built ships in WWI, operated vessels on the Tennessee, and captained the Tennessean Lady later. He died August 18 1967 with front page obituaries in multiple papers.
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South
Bill
Central South
Texas
Tennessee
Decatur
Fanny
Ruby
J.W. Hudson
Knoxville
Ohio River
Cairo
Ill
Ingall Shipyard
Nashville Tennessean
Hudson
Bridgeport
Stevenson
Natch
Morgan County Man Held On Mail Obstruction Charge
J W Tucker a 46 year old Lacey s Spring resident is held without bond after a Tuesday federal charge of obstruction of mail. He allegedly took a letter from a post office depository addressed to R W Tucker. Tucker remains in Morgan County Jail. Teen Injured In One Car Wreck Near Cullman Alabama An 18 year old Moulton resident Roderick J Jordan was injured in a 1240 AM single vehicle crash north of Cullman He was treated and released at Lawrence County Hospital officials said.
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Moulton
Lawrence County Commission
Lawrence County Hospital
Mt. Hope
Hatton
Moulton High School
Town Creek
Montgomery
Ala
Richard H. Harris III
Dean Drug Store
Alabama Attorney General’s Office
Harris
Morgan County
Birmingham
J. W. Tucker
Lacey
R. W. Tucker
Tucker
Cullman
Alabama
Roderick J. Jordan
Assailant Sought In Montgomery Threat Case
Montgomery police search for a man after Alvin Holmes says he was threatened at gunpoint and had his car driven off a city street Monday night. Holmes swore out a warrant charging the suspect with dis orderly conduct and threatening with a dangerous weapon.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alvin Holmes
Holmes
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Morgan
Northcentral
Lawrence Counties
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Massey, Leesdale
Speake
Hillsboro
Water System Board
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Sims
Decatur Water Department
Alabama Employment Office
Vine St. NW
Commission
Lim
France
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Eisenhower
Allied Forces
White House
United States
Mrs. Slovik
Dara France
Frances France
Dara
Vanderbilt University
Don Shirey
Gene Shirey
9Th Ave
John Godbey
Perot
NOAA
US Dept of Cu
Aglv
Capitol Hill
William J. Hudson
Athens
Athens 7
Mike Harris
Jerry Russell
Willie Howard Parker
Russell
Parker
Strain Rd
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