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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1972
Page
2
Sullivan orders inventory and central warehouse to curb stockpiles of food and garments. He ends fixed item orders and shifts to generic drugs, replacing underused part time doctors with a fulltime director and assigned physician duties.
In Moulton a woman recovering from a stroke recalls a life changing moment. Glenda Thrasher born after the 1967 death of another Glenda Thrasher speaks of a sudden shift to a difficult new life.
Glenda, a Lawrence County High School student active in PEP Club Glee Club and 4 H, survived a severe stroke after months of illness. She learned to walk again with a walker and to talk again, aided by family, teachers, and a Decatur Project Rescue worker.
Voting Machine Jackie Smith, 16, and Mike Morris, 17, were among Austin High School students who learned how to use a voting machine at the school Tuesday. The students prepare for Youth in Government Day on March 20 at Decatur.
Federal witnesses described harsh treatment and primitive facilities at Partlow State School in Tuscaloosa. Testimony cited tied inmates, starvation threats, and long-term restraints as state officials seek funding and policy change amid the Alabama mental health case.
Sen. John Sparkman argues that school busing destroys neighborhood schools and urges constitutional amendments as a long term fix. He cites housing work and letters from parents and children urging access to local neighborhood schools, linking home pride to school belonging.
Emergency guidance lists the Crisis Call Center at 355 8000 for personal crises and possible poisoning. It urges dialing 0 if unsure of an emergency number and informs readers of Decatur Daily department contacts and after hours numbers.
A quotation from Glenda Thrasher expresses determination not to give up despite obstacles. She speaks of pursuing education even without a diploma and aiming for meaningful employment. Her message encourages others with similar challenges to persevere and dream.
City councilmen Charles Martin and Bill Levin said the city is not responsible for hauling tree limbs left on private property by private contractors. They noted increased requests from property owners and warned residents to ensure limb cutting quotes include hauling fees. Martin oversees sanitation plus Lovin over street department.
Mrs. David Chisholm chairing the Limestone County Heart Fund drive said the county is $258 short of its goal as schools boost collections. The drive totals $5,555.82 with Ardmore West Limestone Elkmont East Limestone Tanner Clements Johnson Junior Owens Piney Chapel and Mooresville Bellé-Mina among top collectors.
Decatur Chamber of Commerce launches a month long education focus with 139 members visiting city schools for Education Business Day. Supt Curtis Sellers notes classrooms were visited then a lecture at Austin High by Dr Frederick P Whiddon of the University of South Alabama. Closed circuit TV connected the schools to the chamber leader and educators as the program highlighted the educational process.
At Huntsville based regional event Austin High School swept honors with Vickie Gothard and Barry McGahan named senior division grand prize winners. They each received a $50 U.S. Savings Bond and a trip to the International Science Fair in New Orleans.
Tyree A. Richburg was promoted to lieutenant on Tuesday, becoming the first Black officer in Mobile Police history to reach that rank. The ceremony elevated him within a department noted for its long service in Mobile.
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