Teenager Arrested On Pot Possession Charge
A 19 year old was arrested for marijuana possession after police found him asleep in a car on Carridale Street. A small amount was confiscated. A Decatur resident reported his car was rammed and three men assaulted him at 6th Avenue and ith Street SE after a traffic light.
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Carridale St
Decatur
6Th Ave
Ith St SE
Ray Leathery
12Th Ave. SW
Athens 9
Decatur General Hospital
Westside Baptist Church
Memorial Dr. NW
Vocational Education Forum in Austin High School Wing
The Alabama Advisory Council on Vocational Education sponsors a public forum at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the Austin High School vocational wing. Officials, business leaders, educators and residents will share views on vocational programs as the council develops long range and annual plans and evaluates related services.
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Austin High School
Alabama Advisory Council On
State Board of Education
Spirit of America stage to be finished for July 4 festival
City Councilman Charles Martin announced plans to complete construction on the Spirit of America Festival stage at Point Mallard Park by July 4. Bids will be opened April 2 at 2 p.m. The project aims to host dignitaries including Gov. George Wallace and Sen. Edward Kennedy and will add restrooms and dressing rooms at an estimated total cost around $35,000, with the existing structure at about $5,000.
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Charles Martin
Point Mallard Park
George Wallace
Edward Kennedy
Martin
Gov. Wallace
Sen. Kennedy
Davis Widow and Son Subpoenaed in Gunthorp Murder Case
The state subpoenas Mrs. James Floyd Davis and her teenage son Jay to testify in the murder case against former Mayor Charles E. Gunthorp. Gunthorp and policeman Stewart Weaver face first degree murder charges in the December 12 death of Davis. Authorities have issued 14 subpoenas so far, mainly to law enforcement witnesses.
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Bob Lowry
Charles E. Gunthorp
James Floyd Davis
Jay. Gunthorp
Stewart Weaver
Davis
Vann Pruitt
Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Division
Treasury Department
Bill Baxley
Decatur
Baxley
Guntharp
Two Morgan County Juries Award $5800 in Civil Cases
Two Morgan County juries awarded a total of 5800 in civil actions. Rollins Air Conditioning Co. was awarded 2500 against Decatur accountant Tommy Bell for breach of contract and accounting work. Richardson of Sunset Trailer Park received 3300 after suing Guerdon Industries and Homestead Mobile Home Sales for a defective mobile home.
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Morgan County
Decatur
Rollins Air Conditioning Co
Huntsville
Tommy Bell
Rollins
Bell
Lewis West
Miles Powell
R. L
Dick) Hundley
Richard H. Richardson
Sunset Trailer Park
Guerdon Industries
Homestead Mobile Home Sales
6Th Ave. SE
Phil Campbell
Richardson
W. L. Chenault
Guerdon
Bob Harris
Homestead
Harris
Newton B. Powell
Trinity
Robert J. Holt
Mid-State Homes
Holts
Handley
Emergency numbers for crises and poison advice
The Decatur Daily lists the Crisis Call Center numbers 355 8000 for personal crises and poisoning guidance. It instructs calling 0 to reach an operator if unsure of the emergency number and provides department contacts for Athens and night/holiday lines.
Panel on poisons and drugs at Oak Park Middle School
A public panel discussion on dangers of poisons and abusive drugs will be held Thursday at Oak Park Middle School at 7 30 p m. The event is open to the public.
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Oak Park
Middle School
Students Highlight JA Values at Lions Club Talk
Two Junior Achievers spoke to the Decatur Lions Club during Free Enterprise Week, chosen by Reader's Digest as JA of the year. Christel Capdeville of LSU and Miss JA 1972 said JA teaches seeing the whole business picture with shared responsibility. Anthony Abowd of Notre Dame urged business to wake up to its responsibilities and support JA. Guests included Austin High School coach Joe Jones and Roger Mathis with Austin’s 1973 state champions.
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Reader’s Digest
Decatur Lions Club
Whit, King
Christel Capdeville
Anthony Abowd
Ricky Brooks
Air Force Academy
Maj
Sherwood A. Stewart
Grant St
Mas. Stewart
College Board
ATP
ACT
Maj. Stewart
J.A
Louisiana State University
New Orleans
Notre Dame University
Lions
Austin High School
Joe Jones
Roger Mathis
Austin
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Frances Moss
Calhoun Junior College Chorale
Decatur Inn
National Federation of Music Clubs
Calhoun
Atlantic City
Phil Hopper
Sherri Garner
Renee Glass
Tommy Pierce
Bob Hosey
LaFayette St. NE
Westgate Gardens
Adams Dr. NW
Decatur Housing Authority
City Television Service
Sykes St. NW
Gordon Guyse
Automotive Paint and Parts Co
City Hall
Bama Parts Co
Police Department
Parks and Recreation Department
Busch Jewelry
Sykes St
Cullman College
Carol Ackley
Hamilton Masters
Joyce Broadway
Betty Burden
Janice Gaddy
Donna Holmes
Jackie Jordan
Jeannie McCarley
Harlene McCrary
Mary C. Parker
Patricia Rakestraw
Donna Mack
Cullman County
Debbie Bates
Judy Caldwell
Janice Crook
Neta Graves
Stella Johnson
Sue Kelsoe
Stephanie McGehee
Patricia Perdue
Sandra Rhodes
Pamela White
Dist
Mike Moebes
Gunthorp
Weaver
Sanders
Red Cross
Bobby Werbert
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Decatur Daily
Athens
Ossie Bill
Red) Sanders
Sander
Missy
Reg Cross
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