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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1971

Page

34

Johnsons Fishing Tactics Produce Big Bass at Docks

Outdoor writer Tony Estes outlines Paul Johnson and his brother Russell chasing bass on Wheeler area waters. Johnson favors pre rigged plastic worms with two hooks and a front spinner, fishing the state docks and rock crevices as fish feed on shad in late afternoon. He notes mood of bass and plans to switch to deep holes later in the season.

Tony Estes Paul Johnson Donna SE Johnson Russell Tennessee River Wheeler Dam Wheeler Lake State Texas Decatur Harbor State Docks Wheeler Eufaula

Alabama fishing drift sees bass move deep with dawn dusk bites

Ninety degree heat slows bass in Alabama waters though dawn and dusk yield some strikes while crappie bite slowly. Lakes like Lay Lake and Guntersville show fair to good after dark. Eufaula reports lunker bass and rising tour boat demand with guides expanding.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Lay Lake Guntersville Lake Elk River Miller’s Ferry Smith Lake Coosa Jordan Chattahoochee Lake Eufaula

Synthetic heat resistant resin eyed for dentistry use

Researchers aim to produce a synthetic resin with high heat tolerance suitable for dentistry and plastic surgery. The effort seeks materials that endure sterilization temperatures and maintain stability for medical applications.

Salt Water Infiltration Threatens South Florida Water Supply

Drought drives Atlantic Ocean water inland from Boca Raton to Key West seeping into canals and aquifers. Salt water spikes reach 20 times safe levels in Miami area canals as Lake Okeechobee drops, forcing Miami and Fort Lauderdale to reduce pumping and urging residents to curb outdoor water use.

John Wu Russell C Universal Science News South Florida Boca Raton Fort Lauderdale Miami Key West Lake Okeechobee Miami Beach Tamiami Canals U.S. Geological Survey Miami Canal Tamiami Miami Springs

Willow fly hatch heats river fishing near plant

The first willow fly hatch drew bream and bass into a frenzy on the river though activity slowed. A second hatch is expected this week to boost action. James Law and a friend caught a nice string of bluegill earlier this week below the nuclear plant using a fly rod. The fish targeted flies.

James Law

India Faces Crisis as Millions of Refugees Enter

In 1962 India's fear grows as six million refugees from East Pakistan flood border states, mainly Hindus, straining West Bengal and urban camps. Officials warn of long term economic and social damage while plans mix trains, buses, and a joint airlift to disperse refugees.

New Delhi India Himalayan Pakistan Calcutta U.N West Bengal

Hanceville Lions Horse Show Saturday Night

The fifth annual Hanceville Lions Horse Show takes place Saturday at 6 30 with 13 walking horse classes and seven other events. Prizes reward top five in each class and $1.25 admission for adults 1 25 and 0 50 for children under 12, with free entry for non students.

Cullman Hanceville Lions Tennessee Walking Horse Commission Ralph Maddox Centre Jack Green Roanoke

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