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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1972
Page
2
Police report says two Decatur men Fred Abernathy and Lawrence Shackleford were wounded in a Saturday shootout over a real estate argument. Both were treated at Decatur General Hospital.
Two Cullman men pled guilty in Morgan County Circuit Court to 10 charges of illegal drug sales. Terry Edwards admitted selling LSD and marijuana. Boris Calvert pleaded guilty to marijuana sales. Both seek probation. Judge Hundley warned probation may be unlikely for pushers.
Sen. John Sparkman said progress against substandard housing in Alabama shows in the two census drops from two thirds to under 20 percent since 1950 and 1970. He cited federal programs he sponsored and campaigned across Alabama with fellow senators to gain voter support.
A Southwest Decatur man Otto Hawkins was found dead in his car at his home. Police said he possibly died of natural causes and listed a heart attack as the cause. Funeral services will be announced by Gunthorp Funeral Home.
The piece notes a kitchen setting as a focal point for Joey McCurry challenging traditional gender roles. It contrasts the stereotype of women managing the kitchen with McCurry's comfort in the space, highlighting cultural expectations.
Keyes McCurry and four peers enroll in the first all male home economics class at Decatur High. They face mixed reception from women students while learning cooking, baking, and kitchen skills. McCurry, a Letson's Ranch House cook, values hands on practice and plans drafting at Calhoun JC.
Emergency phones and crisis numbers are listed for police fire highway patrol sheriff and ambulance with crisis center contacts. Includes guidance to call 0 if unsure and notes Decatur Daily main and holiday numbers for operator access.
Notes indicate Morgan County Young Democrats gather today at 7 30 p m at the courthouse while a board of directors meeting runs at 6 30 p m.
Two Decatur men John Davis Beasley and Ira Gus Green were arrested after burglarizing Thompson Tractor Co in Athens. They fled in two cars including a sheriff's patrol car, were spotted by manager Bob Ryan, and deputies Vernon Bates and James Craig pursued them. Items stolen include cash, a tool box, a cash register, soft drinks, souvenirs, and tools from Thompson employees. Green held on $1000 bond. Beasley held on probation violation.
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