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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1975
Page
1
Daily Colorphoto by Bobby Herbert highlights a growing supply of honey described as liquid sunshine, featuring a photographer’s perspective on beekeeping and seasonal yields.
Gov. George C. Wallace says he will seek the Democratic nomination for president. About 1,000,000 letters are being mailed to supporters across the nation. Wallace plans to run in every primary next year except possibly New Hampshire, where the campaign may skip if resources are better allocated elsewhere.
Doyle Riehn of 915 Frost St Hartselle ran a low cost daily want ad for a Scamper fold down camper. The sale drew 23 additional responses from readers.
Today marks the start of the French Revolution in 1789. The note mentions weather near 90 highs and mid 60s lows for today and Saturday, directing readers to page A-2 for full weather, map, and river details in the Tennessee Valley area.
Morgan County surpassed its target for the first time after a day long Red Cross blood drive at the National Guard Armory. Final counts rose with emergency donors added to reach 4 456 pints, exceeding the 4 410 goal as 232 volunteers keep emergency supply ready.
The State Board of Education unanimously approved taking over Athens College properties and operations starting Sept 1 pending legislative funding. The measure covers the president's home, Pryor Street property, four dormitories, all scholarships, and 44 acres of campus minus McCain Hall, with a separate mortgage and security interests to be resolved.
Sam Giancana a reputed Chicago crime figure was found shot to death at his Oak Park home. Police say the wounds are consistent with a professional hit though the caliber is small. About $1,400 was found on the body. FBI joined the investigation as details surface of past CIA plots to kill Castro and Giancana’s long ties to the syndicate.
Lisa and Samantha McCravy, 11 and 10, launch a drive for a Decatur Girls Club after being rebuffed by local boys. They’ve gathered 369 petition signatures in three days with help from their mother and supporters, planning to petition the city council next month.
Morgan County reaches 4 456 pints of blood after a day long drive at the National Guard Armory. Organizers celebrate surpassing the 4 410 pint quota with 177 pints collected on Thursday. From left Cleon Yates Susan McGowin Jimmy Ray Smith Becky Hughes Kim Scott Alan Lowery and Betty Jones appear in the photo.
In Montgomery the Alabama Senate failed by two votes to halt a filibuster over two work rules. Lt. Gov. Beasley urged cloture as the House recesses after defeating a senior citizens free tuition bill 52 to 46. Several senators voted with or against the measures while others did not vote.
Priceville town council discusses adopting a 1 percent gross receipts tax on business income within city limits and a 0.5 percent rate in the police jurisdiction. The package also includes a one cent gasoline tax and various permit fees. The move mirrors Decatur's extension of its tax to neighboring police areas.
Decatur's initial Community Development grant totaling 1 811 000 was approved to continue HUD funded urban renewal and related projects. City planner Gary Voketz says the funds will cover the first year and allow drainage paving recreation work and preservation of the old State Bank Building. Rep Bob Jones and Sons John Sparkman and Jim Allen cited the approval and anticipated start of projects.
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