Emergency Blood Drive Falls Short of Goal
Decatur Red Cross failed to reach its 500 unit target in a Thursday emergency blood drive with 277 units collected and 35 rejections. Chair Mary Beddow says the drive was busy and stayed open until 11:30 p.m., as shortages hit the Southeast and Birmingham. Sam Dickenson coordinated efforts with Florence and Huntsville, while police, sheriff, fire personnel and doctors donated as well.
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Decatur
Red Cross
Florence
Huntsville
Sam Dickenson
Alabama
Gas Tax Confrontation Prompts Bill on Morgan County Shares
Decatur lawmakers spar over gasoline tax distribution with Rep. Charles Martin proposing an 80-20 split favoring municipalities and yearly growth adjustments. He cites inequity in the current 90-10 share, while city leaders back the approach though a committee hurdle looms.
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Paul Foreman
Russ Roberts
Decatur Morgan County
Charles Martin
Morgan County
City Hall
Martin
Morgan County Commission
Robin Fleming
Silent Men
Atty
Bill Baxley
Galloway Named Plant Manager at Decatur Fruehauf Plant
Decatur resident W. K. Galloway is named plant manager of Decatur operations for Fruehauf Corp with 12 years at the company. He began in 1964 as general foreman of sheet metal, later supervised its operations and was assistant plant manager in 1975. Paul L. Boise, former plant manager, becomes director of plant operations east and moves to Detroit headquarters.
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Decatur
Fruehauf Corp
W. K. Galloway
Eleanor Dr. SW
Galloway
Fruehauf
Central
Paul L. Boise
Detroit
On This Date in 1815 Battle of Waterloo Ends Napoleonic Era
The entry notes that on this date in 1815, the British defeated Napoleon at Waterloo in Belgium, ending his attempt to dominate Europe. Weather overview lists highs in the upper 80s today, near 70 tonight, with rain chances of 60 percent today and 70 percent tonight and Saturday.
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Tssis
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Europe
Lebanon Exit Urged After Ambassador Assassination
The U S Embassy in Beirut strongly urged Americans to leave Lebanon today after the assassination of the U S ambassador and his economic counselor. President Ford ordered evacuation by convoy without U S military protection and canceled a political trip as advisers met to review security.
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Beirut
Lebanon
U.S
Washington
Ford
Iowa
Controlling tax cuts may loom on today’s vote
The article notes last year's individual tax cuts extending for 15 months and a possible vote today on continuing reductions. It also covers Commerce Department views on auto industry recovery, Argentine official’s bombing death, Longet trial testimony, and Angolan mercenary executions, with brief notes across multiple locales.
Fisherman Drowns In Cotaco Creek
A Blountsville man aged 34 drowned Thursday night when his boat overturned while trotlines were being set in eight feet of water on Cotaco Creek. John Ellenburg, 61, and others at the camp said Self stood up, causing the craft to capsize. Ellenburg swam to shore and, after searching the bank with two companions, notified authorities. Self’s body was recovered at 2:20 a.m. by Flint Rescue Squad and taken to Peck Funeral Home. this followed another Morgan County drowning earlier in the month. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Cullman Funeral Home.
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James Hudson
Gary Walker
John Ellenburg
Cotaco
Max Light
Joppa
Harold Doyce Cook
Sheriff's Office
Ellenburg
Self
Hudson
Walker
van Ward
Flint Rescue Squad
Holloway
Peck Funeral Home
Morgan County
Bill Boyer
Flint Rescue
Plainview
Layoff and caretaker plan readied for Wallace Center
The Wallace Developmental Center plans to lay off about 157 employees, or one third of its staff, as budget cuts loom. The nearby Decatur mental hospital considers caretaker status before its August 1 intake, with interim director Dr. Ed Kimbrough delaying new hires and halting renovations. Directors say programs may be cut to protect direct care and residents.
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Gay Barber
Wallace Developmental Center
Decatur Regional
WDC
Dennis Griffith
Taylor Hardin
Ed Kimbrough
Hardin
Kimbrough
Wallace Center
Griffith
Endangered Bat Species May Inhabit Cave Springs
Wheeler Wildlife Refuge officials may close Cave Springs if a gray bat maternity colony is confirmed. Dr. Merlin Tuttle of TVA in Norris, Tenn., will verify the presence, with May through July young raised inside the cave. The cave, bought 1973, has been used by the public. closure would occur only if endangered bats are confirmed.
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Cave Springs
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Merlin Tuttle
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Norris
Tenn
Tuttle
Morgan County
Wheeler
Tom Atkeson
Atlanta
Atkeson
North America
Cave Springss Cave
Refuge
Gray
TVA Defends Browns Ferry Fire Reporting Is In Question
TVA spokesman in Knoxville said several small Browns Ferry fires in eight months were not reportable as they were not safety related. NRC alleged TVA may have violated its welding procedures but did not find TVA failed to report the fires.
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Athens
TVA
Browns Ferry
Chris Eckl
Knoxville
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
NRC
Eckl
South Africa race upheaval spreads in 7 townships
In Johannesburg and beyond, racial upheaval widens with at least 58 dead and 788 wounded as clashes surge across seven black townships. Prime Minister Vorster vows to keep order, with naval and army reserves on standby and key sites protected.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
John Vorster
Navy
Army
Defence Force
Alexandra
Lawrence County Youth Dies Electrocution At Home
An 18 year old, G H Terry Jr., died when a citizen band radio antenna touched high voltage lines in the back yard of his father’s Courtland home off Alabama 157. He was installing the antenna alone when the accident occurred. Funeral planned for Sunday at Courtland Methodist Church with burial at Courtland Cemetery. Survivors include his parents, Rev G H Terry and family.
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G. H. Terry Jr
Danville 2
Coronner
Ted Agee
Terry
G. Terry
Lebanon
Seldon Kelsoe
Agee
Kelsoe
Alabama 157
Courtland Methodist Church
David Nelson
J. R. Aycock
Courtland Cemetery
Elliott Funeral Home
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