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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1972

Page

2

Red Coleman Aids Calhoun Hawks In Hundrid Season Work

Red Coleman, former major league hopeful, returns to Calhoun Junior College as pitching coach after a varied career at Howard College and Samford. He emphasizes conditioning, mental sharpening, and fundamentals, guiding players like Jimmy Archibald toward potential Alabama signings amid a long 20 game plus schedule.

James Red) Coleman Calhoun Red)Coleman Michigan City Ind Hastings Neb Muskogee Okla Giants Red Tuscumbia Howard College Samford University Howard Troy State Samford Red Coleman Stockam Valve and Fitting Co Birmingham Calhoun Junior College Fred Frickie Frickie War Hawk Hawks Florida Fred Jimmy Archibald University of Alabama

Deadline Set For Pageant Entries In Decatur

The Decatur Jayceettes announce May 13 pageant at West Decatur Elementary School for Little Mister and Miss contestants. No entry fee. For entry details call Mrs. Cecil Walden or Mrs. Kenneth Porter with provided phone numbers.

Decatur Jayceettes West Decatur Elementary Cecil Walden Kenneth Porter

Car Stolen In Athens Police Probe 1965 Chevy

Athens police investigate a Saturday night theft of a white and black 1965 Chevrolet from 1411 Platy Jones Street. The car bears a Cullman County license plate with unknown numerals, per Chief Richard Faulk.

Athens C. F. Grisby Platy Jones Richard Faulk

Fatal Car Crash Linked to Heart Attack in Parking Lot

A 61 year old Cashin Street resident, Jessie Jackson, died this morning in a Bank Street crash near Mack Distributing Co. Coroner Guy Hollaway ruled an apparent heart attack caused the death. Jackson's widow cited a history of heart trouble. Funeral services will be announced by Reynolds Funeral Home.

Cashin St. NW Bank St Mack Distributing Co Jessie Jackson Guy Hollaway Jackson Reynolds Funeral Home J. Lewis Gray Falkville Mildred Glasscock Hartselle

Train Dragging Fatality Shocks Hartselle Family

A southbound Louisville and Nashville freight train dragging 79 cars struck and killed Ray at a crossing near Hartselle. The crossing had flashing lights and bells that were working. The coroner noted a witness said Ray appeared to speed up to beat the train as it approached. Survivors include widow Carolyn Ray and several family members in Hartselle. The body stays with the mother before church services.

Louisville and Nashville Hollaway Ray Holloway Carolyn Ray Hartselle Sally Vaneta Ray Porter Ray Noval Pannell Nesha Ray W. L. Ward Hasana Dawn Ray

Appalachian Office Grant Approved for Tri- County Health Planning

A $169 525 Appalachian grant for year five of administration and planning of the Tri County Appalachian Regional Health Planning Commission was approved. Local funds of $56 508 bring the total to $226 033 for 1972 planning and administration. Senators Sparkman and Allen and Representative Jones announced the grant to cover salaries consultants surveys and studies.

Tri- County Appalachian Regional Health Planning Commission John Sparkman Jim Allen Bob Jones

Delegate Vote In Dispute In Alabama Primary

A federal court in Montgomery heard arguments on a suit by four Montgomery residents and the ACLU challenging Tuesday's delegate selection in Alabama's Democratic and Republican primaries. The petition seeks a restraining order to stop certification and a three judge review for Voting Rights Act compliance. The case questions the districts drawn by parties and whether DOJ approval was required, as Gov. George Wallace faces a pivotal primary and the parties weigh control of the delegation.

Montgomery Ala Democratic Party Alabama National Democratic Party of Alabama U. S. District Court Frank M. Johnson Jr The American Civil Liberties Union U. S Washington, D.C Clifford Fulford Birmingham ACLU Charles Morgan Jr NDPA Fulford Johnson Neil Bradley Bradley George C. Wallace John Sparkman Wallace Ruth Johnson Owens Albert Rains Sparkman Melba Till Allen Sam Chesnut Jr Robert Edington Jimmy Harper Lambert Mims Charles Sullins GOP Senate Peter Schrader Bob Jones Alabama Supreme Court Court of Criminal Appeals Civil Appeals Court Public Service Commission Justice Department

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