Hillbillies In Detroit Face Nostalgia And New Life
An American migrant story from Detroit surveys Appalachian Appalachia migrants. It notes 4 million moving north for auto industry jobs, forming suburban communities around Detroit and other cities. The piece describes life at Li'l Abner's lounge, economic gains, evolving identity, nostalgia for home, and a mix of hillbilly culture with rock influences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William K. Stevens
New York Times
Detroit
Li’l Abner
Northcentral
Carling
Green Hills
Appalachia
Midwest
Cincinnati
Akron
Cleveland
Dayton
Chicago
Central States Anthopological Society
St. Louis
Jimmy Crabtree
Country’s Pride
Dogpatch
Joe Petrey
Kentucky
North
Petrey
Eva
Corbin
Ford Motor Co
Petreys
Madison Heights
Hazel Park
Ernest Trent
Joe Pain
Harlan County
WEXL
Li'l Abners
Gas Mileage Drops On New Cars
The 1973 models face higher fuel consumption due to emissions and safety devices, with owners reporting poorer acceleration and stalling. Chrysler, Ford, and EPA officials cite emissions, safety equipment, and weight as main factors, while Consumers Union notes markedly low mileage in several models. Detroit still aims for a record sales year despite the fuel penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Cor Tesers
Tony Orlando
Phoenix
Ariz
Connie Remlinger
Cincinnati
New Jersey
Arizona
Alan G. Loofbourrow
Chrysler
Henry Ford 2D
Ford Motor Co
William D. Buckelshaus
Environmental Protection Agency
Ruckelshaus
Donald Gibb
Fargo, N.D
Consumers Union
Ford Ltd
Breakin At Central Pawn Shop Leads to Two Charges
Two men face second degree burglary charges after a Friday night break in at the Central Pawn Shop located at 101 East Moulton Street. Hubert Wayne Hill 23 of Falkville and Paul Franklin Dempsey 24 of 901 St. Ave SE were bound for county jail. Hill also faces marijuana possession tied to the case and bonds set at 5000 for the burglary and 500 for the drug charge while Dempsey’s bond is 1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Moulton St
David Smith
Hubert Wayne Hill
Falkville 2
Paul Franklin Dempsey
St. Ave. SE
Hill
Georgia
Dempsey
Calendar of events across Morgan County area churches and clubs
The list covers concerts at Oak Park Baptist Church First United Methodist Church and Trinity United Methodist Church, revival services at Trinity Westmeade and more. It also notes meetings for PTA Red Cross blood drive bands and clubs with times, places, directors and speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County High School
Oak Park Baptist Church
Trinity United Methodist Church
David Nelson
Courtland United Methodist Church
Trinity Men’s Chorus
Birmingham
First United Methodist Church
Roy Wood
Decatur
Westmeade Baptist Church
Joe Hoover
Glen Jennings
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Hillbillies
James S. Brown
University of Kentucky
Willard Brafford
Warren
Heaven
Hell
Charles E. Curtis
Faith Pentecostal Chapel
Browns Ferry
New York Times News Service
Falkville
Summerford Nursing Home
Holy Church of Christ
Fairgrounds
Hartselle
On the West
Salem United Methodist Church
Downtown Merchants Association
Decatur Concert Association
Red Carpet Inn
West Morgan School
PTA
Priceville
Arthenia Turner
Kenya
Rising Sun Lodge
Decatur Junior Service League
Speake Pta
Red Cross
Blood Mobile
Cain St
South Morgan County
Citizens Band
Hartselle City Auditorium
American Association of Retired Persons
Summer Manor
Decatur Swim Association
T. C. Almon Center
Decatur Christian Women’s Club
Les Jeunes Mercs Club
J. R. Thompson
Jackson St
Decatur Woman’s Club
T.c. Almon Center
Pack Self
Questers Club
E. P. Couch
College St
Church Women United
Westminster Presbyterian Church
9Th Street United Methodist Church
Redstone
North Alabama Railroad Club
Planning Commission
Huntsville City
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