Proposed Budget Assures New Hospital Operation
The Decatur regional hospital for the mentally ill will open on schedule Aug. 1 on a limited basis if the Legislature approves the Senate Finance and Taxation Committee's proposed 86 million dollar budget for the State Mental Health Department, director Taylor Hardin said Tuesday. Renovation continues at the old TB hospital at Flint into a psychiatric facility as interim director Dr. Ed Kimbrough prepares caretaker operations.
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Decatur Regional
Senate Finance and Taxation Committee
Taylor Hardin
Ed Kimbrough
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Decatur
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Senate
Department of Pensions and Security
Fireworks Start Slow At Decatur Area Stands
In Morgan and Decatur area, July 4 sales begin slowly as F H Hawkins and C L Eden report cautious early business. Hawkins notes first year selling and references illegal M-80s while offering roman candles and sky rockets. Eden says many stands exist and timing isn’t right yet.
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Eden
Decatur
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Hawkins
C. L. Eden
Alabama 2
Powell Named New Leader at First Federal Savings
H R Leeman retires as president of First Federal Savings and Loan Association and is succeeded by William D Powell. Powell, 43, a Tuscaloosa County native, has 20 years in the industry with stints in Birmingham Huntsville and Decatur. He joins from Fidelity Federal in Huntsville and previously led a Birmingham association. Roy B Odom and Leeman praise Powell’s expected leadership as the trio serves customers across three counties.
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H. R. Leeman
First Federal Savings and Loan Association
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Bill) Powell
Powell
Tuscaloosa County
Birmingham
Huntsville
Decatur
University of Alabama
American Savings and Loan Graduate School
Roy B. Odom
Leeman
Odom
First Federal
Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan Association
Northport
Cheatham Enters Decatur Council Race
Rex Cheatham a 24 year old social studies teacher in Morgan County qualified Tuesday for place five in the Decatur council race. He will challenge Arthur Faulkner, the sole other qualifier for that post. Cheatham has been active in the Democratic Party and led Morgan Young County Young Democrats. He previously led student government groups at Calhoun Community College and Athens College. His entry brings the council field to 11 candidates as filed with City Clerk Florence Adams.
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Morgan County
Decatur Council
Cheatham
Arthur Faulkner
Decatur
Democratic Party
Morgan Young County Young Democrats
Alabama Young Democrats
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Athens College
Florence Adams
Court Rejects News Gag Rule In Trial Fairness Opinion
In an opinion by Chief Justice Warren E. Burger the court did not dismiss the possibility of gag orders in other cases to protect a defendant's fair trial. The court said barriers to prior restraint remain high and that such orders would be limited to specific circumstances.
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Warren E. Burger
Emile Biondin Crosses Niagara Falls on Tightrope
Five thousand spectators watch French acrobat Emile Biondin traverse Niagara Falls on a tightrope. Weather notes forecast highs in the mid 80s, lows in the mid 60s with a 70 percent chance of rain today. Complete weather map on page A-2. Tennessee Valley pride statement ends the item.
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Niagara Falls
Justice Dept blocks Kelley from investigative reports
The Justice Department blocked FBI Director Clarence M. Kelley from receiving investigative reports on a burglaries probe. A 12-agent team was selected to do much of the legwork, and reports no longer go to Kelley or his aide James Adams. Reasons for the action were not disclosed.
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Adams
Rayburn Named Head Football Coach at Austin High
Rayburn, sports editor Bill Rayburn, who won three consecutive 1A Guin state titles, was named head football coach at Austin High School at a noon board meeting. He replaces Roland Atkins, who left to be principal at Williston Florida High School. Bear Whitsett lauded the hire as the 1976 season nears.
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Austin High School
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Roland Atkins
Williston, Fla
Austin
Bear Whitsett
Gunn
Marshall County High
Guntersville
Marshall County
Wildcats
White May Be New Commissioners Head
Morgan County Commissioner E. V. White is expected to become president of the State Association of County Commissioners on July 30. He would be the first dirt road commissioner to hold the post, with past leaders mostly probate judges or county chairs. White aims to improve the legislature’s view of county government and to build a stronger association building in Montgomery.
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N.J
New Jersey
State Supreme Court
Morgan County
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Plug) White
State Association of County Commissioners
White
Association
Montgomery
Alabama Senate Ends Day-Long Filibuster Over Budget
In Montgomery the Alabama Senate fought a full day over the 180.5 million general fund budget. Gov. Wallace backed spending limits while Lt. Gov. Beasley supported the restrictions. The clash ended with adjournment at midnight and a reconvening at 12:01 a.m. July 7. Sid McDonald condemned Beasley for contempt of the people as minutes before midnight last-minute amendments were debated.
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Ala
Alabama Senate
Senate Finance Committee
George C. Wallace
Governor's Office
Jere Beasley
Beasley
Sen
Sid McDonald
McDonald
Upright Piano Sells After Advertised Price Hartseller
Harold Woodruff of Decatur reports his upright piano sold for the asking price after he placed a want ad in The Decatur Daily. The notice promotes turning unused items into cash with three-line ads for ten days at five dollars and twenty-five cents. Call 353 4612 for daily ad placement.
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Harold Woodruff, Hartseller
Decatur Daily
Region Capital Office Closes Over Funding Shortfall
The North Alabama Legislative Council shut its Montgomery office after governments failed to provide pledged operating funds. The 34 legislators from 16 counties organized the council as a regional forum and information source. About $7,000 had been budgeted for year-round operation through Sept. 30, but key municipalities and counties did not deliver their pro rata shares, prompting the closure.
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North Alabama Legislative Council
Montgomery
North Alabama
Clete Quick
Decatur
River traffic and barge use in Decatur’s industry
The article notes river and steamboat transport as low cost links for coal and raw materials to local plants along the Tennessee River. It highlights industrial growth over 40 years on the south bank and previews the Sunday Opportunity issue marking Decatur’s 150th and the nation’s 200th birthdays. Opportunity 76 invites families to explore the feature.
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Tennessee River
Decatur
Tennessee Valley
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