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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1972

Page

2

Wallace Eyes California Run For 172 Delegates

Wallace campaign weighs a write in bid as primaries in Tennessee North Carolina West Virginia Maryland Michigan and Indiana influence whether he enters California's June 6 winner take all primary. Griffin says California law counts only declared write in votes.

George C. Wallace California Wallace Griffin Tennessee North Carolina West Virginia Maryland Michigan Indiana Minnesota Hubert Humphrey Nixon Humphrey

Howard Resigns as AMLA Head in Alabama Travel Promotion Shakeup

Howard resigns as director of the Alabama Mountain Lakes Association effective May 15 after a duty disagreement. Grace Dees to serve as acting director while a replacement is sought. The Athens pool opens May 29 as Recreation Director Ron Trousdale announces.

Bob Howard Alabama Mountain Lakes Association Association Daren Easter Grace Dees North Alabama Howard Florence North Carolina Easter Dees Bert Umpingco Bankhead National Forest Alabama Department of Publicity Bank St Athens Ron Trousdale

Hazel McCluskey Serves With Smile Since 1938

Mrs E Mack McCluskey known as Hazel works as a waitress here since 1938 and treats every customer alike. She says they are happy with her service and the friendly approach she offers daily.

E. 0 Mack) McCluskey Hazel

No Bad Customers For Local Waitress Hazel

Hazel McCluskey a Decatur waitress since the 1930s reports never seeing a bad customer. Employer Mrs. Frank Brown praises her cheerful service and energy while Hazel insists she only meets good customers.

Hazel Decatur Bank St C. E. McCluskey Mr. B Frank Brown

Hazel remembers lifelong Decatur work and The Savoy days

Inside By Faye Brewington Hazel reflects on her long career from a 15 year old in Tampa to Decatur where she and Mack lived since 1938. She served TVA workers and lawyers at The Savoy, recalling 5 to 10 cent sandwiches and 35 cent lunches alongside formal dining with linen.

Hazel Tampa Fla Mack J McCluskey Decatur Bank St TVA The Savoy Nick Brown

Probation Granted for Six Men in Morgan County Hearings

Probation granted Wednesday to six men and denied to one in hearings before Morgan County Circuit Judge R. L. Hundley. Defendants include Carl Wayne Kelso given two years probation for second degree forgery with five-year sentence suspended, and Burl Linley receiving three years probation for grand larceny and burglary.

Morgan County R. L Dick) Hundley Clifford James Jones 12Th Ave Carl Wayne Kelso Danville 2 Macon Franklin Jones Jones Grove St. NW Burl Linley Hartselle Jerry Garland Tidwell Somerville 1 Thomas Allen Harris Tanner 1 James Donald Tallie Troy Manuel Green

Morgan County Cancer Crusade Raises Funds

The Morgan County Cancer Crusade reports a total of 7700 raised. Chairman Johnny Aycock announced the figure today with 39064.76 from an April house-to-house campaign.

Morgan County Johnny Aycock

Emergency crisis numbers and poison helpline guidance

A public notice lists the Crisis Call Center numbers 355 8000 and guidance to call a hospital or family physician for poisoning. It advises dialing 0 to reach an operator if unsure of the emergency number and provides The Decatur Daily contact numbers for nights and holidays.

Valley Educators Meet Here Today for Alabama Study

Educators from a seven county district gather for an Alabama Education Study Commission conference to set goals for the state's schools. Coordinator Dr Curtis Sellers says the session aims to turn priorities into specific ideas and runs 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the Nal Services Center in Decatur.

Alabama Education Study Commission Alabama Decatur Curtis Sellers Sellers Nal Services Center Bank St Birmingham Sylacauga Tuscaloosa Mobile Gréenvité Eufala Cullman

Wallace calls for taxing private foundations and church properties

Governor George Wallace urged the House Ways and Means Committee to tax private foundations and church owned commercial properties totaling about 200 billion in property and income. He argued against relaxing lobbying rules for tax exempt groups and said exemptions should end for wealth endowed institutions.

Washington George C. Wallace Alabama House Ways and Means Wallace John O. Harris Montgomery Ala Harris Congress Gov. Wallace

Community health questions prompt local action

Readers raise concerns about dental hygiene training, roadside rubbish and improper waste disposal. The Alabama Birmingham institute offers courses for dental assistants, while the Tri County Health Service and county authorities plan steps to remove a long standing dump and pursue a sanitary landfill project.

Alabama M. D Decatur Regional Technical Institute of the University of Alabama Birmingham School of Community Allied Health Resources Keith Blayney School of Community and Allied Health Resources University of Alabama In Massey J. F. Anders Falkville 2 T. H. Pardee Tri-County District Health Service Dennis Richardson Anderson J Environmental Health Pardee Limestone County Board of Revenue Athens Limestone County

Scouts Plan Valley Jamboree at Redstone Arsenal Field

More than 2000 Boy Scouts from North Alabama’s Tennessee Valley Council will gather for the Baden-Powell Fellowship Jamboree in a 200 acre field on Redstone Arsenal. The event features exhibits, muskeet, wilderness survival, archery and rappelling with a campfire, religious services and a closing formation scheduled for Sunday morning. State Sen. Bob Harris will speak on personnel practices at an evening meeting at the Ramada Inn.

Huntsville Lord Baden-Powell Redstone Arsenal Order of the Arrow Bob Harris American Society of Personnel Administration Ramada Inn Harris Morgan Limestone Counties

Contest entries extended to Monday with contact numbers

Deadline for the contest has been extended to Monday. Additional entries may be obtained by calling Mrs. Cecil Walden Jr. at 355 5744 or 355 2776. This Daily Photo item notes the new submission cutoff and how to acquire more entry forms.

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Decatur High School Paul Entrekin Doug Matthews Marty Kreiger Mark Dempsey Sissy Terry Cathy Appling Kaye Gosline Frances Hardy Dana White Randy Countryman Johnny Hambrick Kris Beaty Justin Sediak Bert Prater Anne Atkinson Drew Eliner Joe Spell Carl Schwachow Michael Griffin Associated Press AMLA Bobby Herbert By Faye Brewington Decatur Daily Valley Scouts Planning Valley Jamboree West Decatur Elementary School Dana Hartsfield Otrey Susan Curalo Rey Coley
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