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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1973
Page
2
A joint legislative committee resumes drafting a bill to reestablish pay for legislative employees. Lt. Gov. Beasley supports restoring his former $1500.2 monthly expense allowance but wants the issue kept out of a looming special session to protect reapportionment progress.
Pat McDaniel, 22, becomes Decatur’s animal control officer, breaking a male dominated line at the city shelter directed by James O. Ryan. She recalls dreaming of the job since age 13 and now holds a badge as the first woman in the animal control post.
Bob Lowry and Mrs. McDaniel run the city shelter with a female lead who drives the white truck, catches stray dogs, handles office work, and does field pickups. She notes public surprise at a woman in this role but says many see it as a good idea. The piece profiles her routine, husband support, and dedication, including a recent case catching a baby squirrel for observation and concerns over many unwanted animals.
Firefighters say a 10:07 p.m. blaze at 404 3rd Ave in Athens caused slight damage to walls and ceilings. The fire started from overheated grease on the range. the residence is owned by Oakley Greenhaw.
Rep. Tom Drake says a bill will be introduced to allow only voters within the county school district to elect the county superintendent of education. The change would take effect in 1974, affecting the next scheduled election next year.
Emergency guidance lists the Crisis Call Center numbers 355 8000 for personal crises and possible poisoning. It advises calling the nearest hospital or family physician, or dialing 0 for operator help and to state the emergency nature. The Decatur Daily contact numbers cover all departments 353 4612 Athens nights 2353 4739.
A proposed bill in the Alabama House would grant Alabama residents attending private colleges about 500 dollars each, funded as half of the state’s public four year college appropriations. The measure, led by Rep. Finis St. John and Rep. Tom Drake and Rep. Tommy Carter, seeks an advisory opinion on constitutionality and would create an Alabama Student Assistance Agency to administer the program with six gubernatorial appointees.
A 12 year old Decatur youth named Jay Thrasher was injured when his motorcycle collided with a car on 14th Ave between 8th St and Thomas Dr SW. He was taken to Decatur General Hospital by private vehicle for treatment. Clyde Richard Snyder the car driver was not injured.
Deadline Saturday for contestants aged 18 to 28 from Colbert to St. Clair counties to enter the Miss Point Mallard Pageant to be emceed by Actor Dean Jones in Decatur. Miss Alabama Freita Fuller will attend. scholarships awarded. Entrants may perform up to three minutes of talent.
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