Satellite Survey Planned for Limestone County
State Geologist PE LaMoreaux says a first phase aerial survey of Limestone County using airplanes with over seven million dollars of equipment will precede satellite photos for a federal geologic and hydrologic survey. The project includes ultraviolet and infrared cameras to map ground and water temperatures and will run until July 1.
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Athens
Limestone County
PE. LaMoreaux
Tuscaloosa
LaMoreaux
U.S. Geologic Survey
Bessemer
Madison
Dallas
Washington
Clarke Counties
Mobile-Baldwin County
Gulf Coast
Mexican Poultry Experts Arrive for Huntsville Visit
A team of seven Mexican poultry experts is due to arrive today at the Huntsville Decatur Jetport to tour local poultry and soybean facilities and study regional industries.
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Huntsville-Decatur
Alabama
Georgia
Arkansas
American Soybean Association
Jetport
Guntersville
Albertville
Jim Yancey
The
Soybean Association
United States
Yancey
Mexico
Francisco J. Camacho
Department of
Fernando S. Bernal
Bank of Mexico
Antonio B. Barrangan
Department of Rural Industries
Serio C. Fernandez
Mexican Agricultural University At
Chapingo
Felipe G. del Rio
Poultry Association of the
Valley of Mexico
Gustavo Cordova
Nutrition Department
Mezquital del Oro
Gil Harrison
American Soybean Institute
W. D. Rutland Jr
Association
School Changes Announced in Limestone County Schools
Athens Limestone County School Supt C S Pettus announced personnel changes for the next year. Morris Schrimsher will head a new drop out program funded for three years with 55000 first two years and 52500 third year. R L Francis will replace Schrimsher as director of vocational school, Earnest Adams to replace Francis, and Robert Allen Tinnon will replace Adams at Clements High School.
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Athens
Limestone County
Supt. C. S
Stout
Pettus
Morris Schrimsher
West Limestone High School
R. L. Francis
Earnest Adams
Clements High School
Francis
Robert Allen Tinnon
Clements
Adams
Teen-Tom Hearings Enter Second Week
In Aberdeen a federal court enters its second week of suit against the proposed Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. Defense witnesses say the canal would have minimal water quality effects on the Tombigbee River and could even improve its clarity. TVA official John Churchill testifies mercury in Pickwick Reservoir is low and deposits have diminished since 1970. The court hears arguments on river link impacts and water quality projections.
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Aberdeen
Miss
Tombigbee River
Churchill
Tennessee Valley Authority Water Quality Branch
Pickwick
Tennessee
TVA
Emergency numbers for crises and poisoning listed
The Decatur Daily guidance lists the Crisis Call Center at 355 8000 for personal crises and possible poisoning. It advises calling the nearest hospital or family physician if unsure of an emergency number and to dial 0 to reach an operator.
Hammer Head Injury Victim Resting in Hospital
In Lawrence County Hospital today a 2 man is resting after head injuries suffered Monday night. R. B. Hill says he was struck three times with a hammer after a dispute. No charges have been filed and investigators continue.
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Moulton
Danville 2
Lawrence County Hospital
R. B. Hill
Sheriff's Deputies
Decatur Booster Kits Mailed Out By Chamber
More than a thousand booster kits were sent to old and new Chamber members and the board of directors. The kits include the Boost Decatur emblem buttons decals and labels with five display suggestions. John Cook chairing the drive said the kits aim to encourage members to use the emblems and show community involvement. The chamber also promotes membership with ad emblem insertions and urges interested individuals to contact Kathy White at 353-5312.
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Decatur
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Boost Decatur
John Cook
Decatur Daily
Cook
Kathy White
Playschool Success Marks Three Years Of Growth In Decatur
Southeast Decatur mothers organized a cooperative playschool that ran three years and involved five year olds who will start first grade at Eastwood and Walter Jackson Elementary. Mothers recall how the program broadened experiences, helped children mature, and fostered sharing during morning sessions with rotating "Playschool Mama" duties.
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Decatur
Eastwood
Walter Jackson
Brandon
Playschool memories of Decatur boys and moms
Mrs Joe Burns recalls how the boys attended playschool on Tuesdays and Fridays forming social bonds. Sue Burns notes outings to the Decatur Animal Shelter fire station and riverbank visits, with favorites like the Delta Queen and a bug display at a pest control office. The piece reflects on graduation ending three years of shared activities.
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Joe Burns
Mike
Mik
Sue Burns
Decatur
Delta Queen
Decatur Transit
Peyton King
Katherine Wilks
Katherine
Bank Robbery Plea Ends in 12 Year Prison Term
James Edward Montgomery, a 33 year old Selma man, pleaded guilty to robbing a Millbrook bank and received a 12 year sentence from US District Judge Frank Johnson Jr. The decision followed the guilty plea and indicates federal sentencing for the bank robbery.
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Montgomery, Ala
James Edward Montgomery
Selma
Millbrook
Frank Johnson Jr
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Limestone
U.S
Geological Survey of Alabama
State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Water Resources Division
U.S. Geological Survey
Anna Blackwell
United Way
Women’s Club
Ruth Evans
John Wilks
College SE
Whitfield King
Stratford Rd
Brandon Terrell
Robert Terrell
Birch SE
Mike Burns
Tony Estes
Animal
Morgan County
Newton B. Powell
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