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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1977
Page
1
A three and a half year old Athens girl Amy Tucker drowned early Tuesday afternoon in under three feet of water off Decatur Harbor beach. Her body was found about a half hour after she was reported missing as bystanders formed a barefoot search chain in the muddy water.
A harbor beach without lifeguards or risk signs is cited as a hazard after the drowning of Amy Tucker. City officials split on safety, with Patterson opposing signs or lifeguards and Police Chief Self arguing against swimming there. Rescue efforts found Amy in two and a half feet of water after a raft overturned.
Former Decatur mayor Charles Guntharp is slated for parole Monday after serving under two years of a 12 year murder sentence. Officials report difficulty locating him, with custody transfers and a missing inmate status hindering parole notification.
A feature by Leennt on Page 5A discusses how to choose quality children’s books amid many options. It highlights criteria for awards and what makes titles stand out for young readers.
Calhoun Community College officials say they are not very optimistic about securing a 1.2 million federal grant for a fine arts building after discussions in Washington with EDA officials. First phase construction, budgeting 900000, proceeds with existing state bond and HEW grant funds, while full funding hinges on uncertain reallocation and state administration.
A year-old pickup once used by Morgan County Schools for trips and hauling sits at the Morgan County Schools Board office awaiting public auction or sealed bids. West Morgan School officials defended the purchase as necessary for trips and supplies, as the County Board of Education voted to exit the vehicle business.
State Sen. Finis St John declared I told you so after the first one day special session. Lawmakers praised the short session while Decatur Rep. Charlies Martin questioned the unemployment aero bill and sought a possible extension of the Oct. 31 federal funds deadline. Limestone Sen. Albert McDonald noted wider issues as states struggle with guidelines. See TOLD On Page A-12.
On this date five years ago the U S Supreme Court ruled the then death penalty unconstitutional as administered. The brief notice appears in Today’s Daily Calendar alongside weather and classified pages.
AP reports the National Fire Prevention and Control Administration will study pro and polyvinyl chloride use in upholstery, carpet padding, and interiors of vehicles and aircraft.
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