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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1975
Page
1
A Wednesday public hearing before Alabama House and Senate constitution and elections committees previewed fights over a proposed new state constitution. Discussion focused on appointive officials, local control of revenue decisions, and a five member reapportionment commission after each census.
In Huntsville Alabama Earl Forrest 22 was charged with kidnapping child molestation and burglary after police say he took a 5 year old girl from her bed during a house ransacking. The incident prompted a wide manhunt and investigation by local authorities.
Today's note recalls England's first settlement in America ending with colonists departing Roanoke Island North Carolina in 1586. The item also lists classified numbers for ads in Athens and weather outlooks with highs in the low 90s and lows around mid 60s.
Washington AP reports the Ford administration seeks all measures to block a nationwide railroad strike set to start at 12:01 a.m. Monday. Brotherhood of Railway and Airline Clerks says talks deadlocked, 117000 clerks may strike, Bankrupt lines possibly exemptED. Federal mediation chief W J Usery Jr pledges round-the-clock efforts as unions blame management.
Alma Joyce Goodin 19 faced manslaughter charges in the June 10 cycle fatality of 16 year old Gary Bentley near B and W Grocery on Alabama 127. Bentley died at Athens Limestone Hospital after his motorcycle collided head on with Goodin's auto. Bond set at $1000.
Chicago AP report cites Herbert Hugo predicting spot shortages and three to five cent gas price hikes by July 4. He warned East and West coasts may see initial shortages, with possible Sunday and after sundown limits if the supply worsens. Midwest rains have kept farm fuel stocks near last year.
In Montgomery the Alabama Senate bogged down in filibustering as Sen. Mike Perloff and Sen. Joe Fine defended work rules limiting session days and hours. Lt. Gov. Beasley and Sen. Pat Vacca urged duty and a faster pace while Sen. John Baker sought a two week recess with pay to craft a repeal amendment.
Calhoun Community College cannot buy Pryor Field at its market value of 3.2 million. Airport Authority chairman Dr. Roland King notes the figure covers land and buildings only. FAA rules may block a donation of Limestone County's 10 percent stake to the college.
Charges of misappropriation of about $16,000 in public funds against District One Tuberculosis Hospital officials were dropped. The final audit relieved the board of repayment of $15,146.13 in severance pay and $642.40 for Christmas turkeys, noting no personal gain or intent to misspend. The hospital closed September 30, 1974 and was sold at auction to Joe Alexander.
Agriculture Department experts say the cotton slump is easing after a 40 year low in December. U.S. mill consumption has risen modestly but total use for 1974-75 is placed at about 5.75 million bales, with exports near 3.9 million. Overall disappearance this season around 9.7 million bales.
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