Paroled murderers and other inmates released by state board
Four area men including three Morgan County first degree murderers were granted parole by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles in Montgomery. George W. Maclin of Athens Howard S. Sapp of Decatur and John Edward Thomas of Decatur were paroled after long sentences. Loyd Gene Pace of Cullman was released after four months for grand larceny. Six Lauderdale County men were acquitted of fraud charges at Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Montgomery
Morgan County
George W. Maclin
Athens
Howard S. Sapp
Decatur
John Edward Thomas
Loyd Gene Pace
Cullman
Lauderdale County
Browns Ferry
Dennis White
Leon Speegle
Daniel Hughs
Henry Allen
Robert Allen
Harry Austin
Browns
Session vote signals path for remap in Alabama
In Montgomery the Alabama Senate approved a 27 to 1 motion recommending a special session to consider remapping. A compromise redraws lines in two northern districts and within Jefferson County. Gov. Wallace must call the session. several senators were absent or undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Senate
Jimmy Branyon
Fayette
Alabama
John Baker
DeKalb County
Robert H. Wilder
Tallapoosa
Branyon
Jefferson County
Birmingham
George C. Wallace
Wallace
Little Rock
Ark
July 1916 Flood Strikes North Alabama Region
The North Alabama area faced record rain with 6.30 inches having fallen since Thursday morning and more rain expected. The flood disruption followed days of heavy rainfall described as the heaviest in memory. Local officials warned residents to take precautions as conditions worsened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Alabama
Remembering the Great Flood of 1916 in North Alabama
Morgan County resident A. E. NeSmith recalls the July 1916 flood that dumped 8.39 to 10 inches on Decatur and surrounding areas, washing out bridges and roads, ruining crops, and forcing communities to rely on neighbors rather than government aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
North Alabama
Chattanooga
A. E. NeSmith
Hartselle
NeSmith
Lacon
Falkville
Morgan County
Louisville
Nashville
Neé Smith
the Daily
Elk River
Limestone County
Alabama
Group Forms to Finance Decatur Psychiatric Hospital
Incorporators Dr William K Haney J Kenneth Roan Marcus Thublin Jr Dr D M Hutcheson Jr Dr Edwin J Phillips and Ray P Davis announce incorporation for Health Services Inc the Decatur based arm of a psychiatric hospital. The group intends to borrow from the local medical clinic board which will issue bonds for construction with plans to be announced soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Services, Inc
William K. Haney
J. Kenneth Roan
Marcus Thublin Jr
D. M. Hutcheson Jr
Edwin J. Phillips
Ray P. Davis
Medical Clinic Board
Crisis Call Center and emergency numbers guidance
The notice provides crisis contact options for personal emergencies and possible poisoning. It instructs calling the Crisis Call Center at 355 8000 or the nearest hospital or family physician. If unsure of the proper number, dial 0 and explain the emergency to the operator.
Blood Drive Falls Short of Goal at Austin High
Austin High School students collected 794 pints for the Red Cross during the annual drive chaired by Neil Clem. Rainy weather limited turnout though 906 donors attempted to give and 112 were rejected, the sixth Austin drive with last year’s 966 pint mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
American Red Cross
Neil Clem
Red Cross
Miss Clem
Clem
Jim Clarkson
Blood Drive Cochairman
Austins High School
Cross
Steve Merino
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THE
Decatur Daily
Dry Cleaners
C and W
12Th St. SE
Robert Pentecost
North St. SE
Sapp
Eva Sapp
Bob Gibson
U.S
Ralph Slate
Slate
John Elmore
James N. Bloodworth
George Johnson
Willodean Keenum
Johnson
Bloodworth
City Hall
Sanitation Department
By Libby Jarvinen
Wilhite Station
Tennessee
Tennessee Valley Authority
Bobby Herbert
Geen
Morgan County High School
of Distributive Education Clubs of America
Linda McMurry
Steve Woods
DECA
Damay
Brian Cagle
AILY
Ricky Brooks
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