Hartselle Hospital expansion okayed by health council
North Alabama Health Systems Agency approves a 2.6 million expansion for Hartselle Hospital and a five year regional plan for 12 counties. The hospital will demolish a one story building for a modern three story facility with no bed increase, funded by bonds at 7 percent over 20 years. Pineview Hospital protests arguing beds exceed regional needs, citing the Alabama Medical Master Plan.
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Gay Barber
North Alabama Health Systems Agency
HSA
Hartselle Hospital
L. Ashbury
Pineview Hospital
Hartselle
Alabama Medical
Pineview
Lawyers allowed to advertise fees in Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 to lift the ban on advertising routine legal fees. Morgan County officials warn it could lower costs but erode ethics. Judges and bar leaders fear a Pandora’s box as firms may cut prices and mislead clients. Some say advertising may degrade work quality and attract shysters.
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Supreme Court
Morgan County
Newton B. Powell
Powell
Morgan County Bar Association
Kenneth Shelton
Shelton
Bar
Moulton
Phillip Reich II
Lawrence County Bar Association
Reich
Limestone County Bar Association
Jim Corder
Corder
Pair Pleads Not Guilty In Kidnap Killing Here
Two defendants from Decatur and Ft. Payne pleaded not guilty to charges of intentional killing during a kidnapping for ransom in the Jessie Davenport case. Arraigned in Morgan County Circuit Court, the men faced motions and demurrers by Judge Newton B. Powell. Bond for Bradley Jackson remained set at 50,000, with the judge denying a reduction.
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Russ Roberts
Billy Ray Williamson
Decatur
Bradley Jackson
Ft. Payne
Quilty
Jessie Davenport
Morgan County
Davenport
Felton Davenport
Cullman County
Jackson
Williamson
Julian Butler
Huntsville
Newton B. Powell
Powell
Butler
Mike Moebes
National and local news briefs from June 28 1977
A digest of reports from Decatur and Washington. Nazi march organizer Frank Collin faces scrutiny over background reports as writers Royko and Mabley challenge coverage. Energy and Supreme Court items touch gasoline rationing, right of publicity, and FBI file reviews. Oklahoma search for escapee Gene Hart ends with no new leads.
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Skokie
Ill
Frank Collin
Mike Royko
Chicago Daily News
Jack Mabley
Chicago Tribune
Collin
Royko
Mabley
Max Simon Cohn
Chicago
Dachau
South Side
Supreme Court Cleared Public Tapes Access in Nixon Case
The Supreme Court ruled 7 to 2 that former president Richard Nixon has no right to control White House tapes and documents. The decision affirms Congress authority to seize about 5,000 hours of tapes and 42 million pages, moving toward public access under proposed GSA regulations. Nixon and his lawyers offered no immediate comment.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Richard M. Nixon
White House
Congress
Nixon
General Services Administration
High Court
Leon Jaworski
United States
Jaworski
Monmouth Battle Highlight and Molly Pitcher Legacy
On this date in 1778 the Battle of Monmouth in New Jersey occurred. Molly Pitcher aided Colonial troops and became a noted heroine in American history.
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Monmouth
N.J
Molly Pitcher
Giant turtle appears in city alley near 1510 15th Ave SW
Mrs. Carmen Taylor reported a large turtle or terrapin rolling down the alley behind her home after a Sunday lightning strike and possible flood. Neighbors aided with a broom and box, cooling the creature in William Lowery’s yard. The origin remains unknown.
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William Lowery
14Th Ave
Steve Lowery
John Tucker
Amy Tapscott
Tim Tucker
Eddie McDaniel
David Lenhart
Carmen Taylor
Tony Estes
Cheri Shipper
Mrs. Taylor
1510
15Th Ave
Taylor
Weather Blamed For Horse In City Pool Controversy
Athens residents near West Athens Elementary report a horse using a private pool to beat the heat. Councilman Gilbert Whitt cites complaints of disturbance and horse slobber while a barn sits 30 to 40 feet away. Police chief Faulk to review any city ordinance on keeping a horse in limits.
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Athens
Gilbert Whitt
West Athens
Whitt
Richard Faulk
Faulk
Results Says It Sold My Toyota
James Spooner of Eastmead SE reports his 1972 Toyota sold after placing a low cost daily ad. The notice claims three additional responses show interest in similar items and urges turning unused goods into cash with a three line, ten day advertisement for five fifty.
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James Spooner
Toyota
Eastmead SE
Alabama Legislature Opens Second Special Session
The Alabama Legislature meets for a second special session called by Gov. Wallace to consolidate two constitutional amendment elections saving about 500000 in costs. Senator Peden pushes unemployment compensation to regain up to 30 million in federal funds, aiming for a five day session against a one day plan.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Oscar Ray Peden
Wallace
Peden
Florence
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Dial
Tennessee Valley
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