Painter Finishes 25 Paintings for Air Force Bicentennial
David Baggett, base illustrator at Dobbins Air Force Base Georgia, completed 25 original paintings for an Air Force Reserve Bicentennial briefing. The works trace reserve concept from citizen-soldier in ancient Greece to modern total force reserve, then were duplicated on color slides and distributed to Reserve units nationwide for local community presentations.
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David Baggett
Air Force Reserve
America
Decatur Man's Artwork Chooses Air Reserve
David Baggett a 1963 Decatur High School graduate and Base Illustrator at Dobbins Air Force Base in Marietta Georgia selected artwork for the nations Bicentennial celebration. The piece stands out for its contextual focus amid critiques of commercialism.
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Decatur
Air Reserve
David Baggett
Decatur High School
Dobbins Air Force Base
Marietta, Ga
Decatur artist Baggett marks Bicentennial with Air Force Reserve paintings
Auburn graduate Baggett, 1967 visual designBA, created 25 original paintings tracing the Air Force Reserve’s civilian military role through American history. His works, shown at Robins Air Force Base and duplicated as color slides for Reserve units nationwide, aim to convey the 200-year-old spirit of service. He plans gallery shows in Atlanta and Decatur, and dreams of selling prints while keeping originals. Baggett, an Illustrator in the Air Force and Civil Service employee in Marietta, reflects on historical figures and aims to infuse more artistic freedom into government art.
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Baggett
U.s.’S
Auburn
Air Force Reserve
Air Force Reserves
George Washington
Air Force
Decatur
Robins Air Force Base
Preston Baggett
Betty Street
Atlanta
Marietta Art Guild
Brad
Brookhaven Middle School
Damage suit bill delayed after extensive House amendments
Alabama House deferred action on a liability bill for local governments after major amendments. The debate centered on immunity for government actions and limits on damages. The session also included city pageant notes and a police overtime report on traffic enforcement in Decatur.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama House
Muffray McCluskey
Sylacauga
House
Larry Morris
Alexander City
Ed Robertson
Tuscaloosa
Ronald Jackson
Birmingham
Prisoner Escapes Morgan County Jail Parking Lot
An 18 year old prisoner, Nic Mester of Hartselle, escaped from a deputy’s car in the courthouse parking lot after a trip to the doctor. Mester had been charged with grand larceny two weeks earlier. The escape marks the first since the jail moved to the courthouse facilities.
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Morgan County
Nic Mester
Hartselle
Dwight Garrison
J. B. Edwards
Garrison
Mester
Edwards
Emergency crisis numbers and hospital contacts listed
The Decatur Daily provides crisis and poisoning contact numbers. It directs calling the Crisis Call Center at 355 8000 for personal crises or poisoning, and advises dialing 0 for the operator if unsure of the correct emergency number. It also lists department and MOE extensions for nights and holidays.
Press Responsibility Highlighted by Decatur Executive
Barrett Shelton Jr of THE DECATUR DAILY told the Decatur Rotary Club that the press must inform those who seek knowledge with factual and unbiased reporting. He cited Clifton Daniel and Thomas Jefferson on liberty, warned against propaganda, and urged journalism that builds a community while defending freedom. Margaret Price was named a Paul Harris fellow by the National Rotary Club, with new officers installed.
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Barrett Shelton Jr
Decatur Daily
Shelton
Decatur Rotary Club
Clifton Daniel
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Margaret Price
Edward M. Price
National Rotary Club
Paul Harris
Decatur
Rotary
Bob Horton
John Key
Jesse Stimson
Holmes Turner
Harvey Pride
Seibels Named Federal Cochairman for Appalachian Commission
Washington AP George G. Seibels Jr. of Birmingham Alabama has been confirmed by the Senate as federal alternate cochairman of the Appalachian Regional Commission. At 62 he said he would assume the post in a couple of weeks as the agency distributes economic and social aid to 13 Eastern states.
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Washington
George G. Seibels Jr
Birmingham
Ala
Senate
Cochairman
Appalachian Regional Commission
Seibels
Appalachian
Board cites reasons for dismissing school chief
Huntsville Alabama AP The school board laid out reasons for firing W M Burkett at a three hour Monday meeting no decision was reached Burkett had protested saying his rights were infringed He filed suit alleging lack of explanation for termination Board members Farrish Rosenblum alleged misused funds and private use of staff and records Seldon was cited for nepotism violations Burkett was reinstated then resigned to become deputy superintendent. suit pending in circuit court
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Huntsville
Ala
W. M. Burkett
Huntsville City
Burkett
Preston Farrish
Fred Rosenblum
Farrish
Rosenblum
Fletcher Seldon
Seldon
Break-in on 12th Ave NW. vehicle vandalism reported
Police say a residence at 402 12th Ave NW was entered Monday night through a south window but nothing appeared stolen. Rex Jarman’s home showed no theft, while John Love’s car at 1302 1st St NW had its paint scratched and vinyl roof and back seat cover slashed by a sharp object.
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12Th Ave. NW
Ken Collier
Manley Carrell
Rex Jarman
John Love
1St St. NW
Jerry Bottom
Bottom
Heat May Trigger Thundershowers and Warmer Temperatures
A 60 percent chance of thundershowers is forecast for Wednesday as temperatures near 90 degrees again. Rain chances peak at 40 percent today and 30 percent tonight, with showers potentially washing away sprays and dusts and raising plant disease risk for two days. Northwest Alabama sees lingering showers, while Madison County reports isolated afternoon storms Monday night followed by mild, clear conditions.
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National Weather Service
Alabama
Decatur Area Weather Forecast And River Readings
Decatur and vicinity report river reading 21.43 at Keller Memorial Bridge this morning with sea level at 555.73. TVA lake stages listed include Chickamauga 682.3 Pickwick 413.0 Guntersville 594.8 Whitesburg 556.9 Wheeler 555.6 Wilson 507.2. High yesterday 88 at 5 p.m. Low 67. Today's forecast near 90 with upper 60s tonight. Chance of thundershowers today and tonight, then more likely Wednesday with highs in the upper 80s. Rain chances 40% today, 30% tonight, 60% Wednesday. Climate data: high 88, low 67, precipitation .38 inch for day, 6.75 inches past 30 days, year total 29.33 inches. Air pollution index 72. Tomorrow sunrise 5:36 a.m., sunset 5:03 p.m. Extended outlook through Saturday: highs in 80s, lows in lower 60s.
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Decatur Station
Tri-County District Health Service
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