Lawmakers recess to May 25 after session clash
Alabama lawmakers voted to recess until May 25 after a House veto of a resolution granting Lt. Gov Beasley an extra 1250 monthly expense allowance. Senate had approved the measure but the House struck it down 60 to 8. Elaine Parker, longtime secretary in Morgan County Court, is affectionately called the probation lady by bosses and coworkers.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
House
Jere Beasley
Senate
Sec
Elaine Parker
Decatur
Morgan County
University of South Alabama
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Huntsville
University Medical School
Birmingham
Parole office staff and local military family noted
The report profiles Bob Lowry and supervisors Joel Perry and Billy Cockes over parole and probation oversight in Morgan Limestone and Cullman counties. It includes quotes from Mrs. Parker about dealing with offenders and a Vietnam veteran, Steven Clark, recovering in Japan, amid political budget moves and highway bond talks in Alabama.
Decatur Jaycees and Jayceettes Honor Members
Byron Vann and Jimmie McBride announce honors for Decatur Jaycees and Jayceettes. Recipients include Corky Vann outstanding committee chairman, Brenda Looney outstanding Jayceette, Ozell Andrews outstanding Spokette, Margaret Coleman outstanding director, Bobby Seibert distinguished young woman, Peggy Benfield fair chairman, Jim Rountree outstanding director and committee chairman, Tom Andrews fair board chairman, Bill Benfield all around participation.
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Decatur Jaycees
Byron Vann
The
Jaycees
Jimmie McBride
Corky Vann
Brenda Looney
Ozell Andrews
Margaret Coleman
Bobby Seibert
Peggy Benfield
Jim Rountree
Tom Andrews
Bill Benfield
Harris Resigns as County Investigator
Morgan County Sheriff John McBride announced Clarence Harris has resigned as a county investigator effective immediately. Harris, whose past roles included chief deputy in Lawrence County and police chief at Moulton, did not have a stated reason.
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Harris
Morgan County
John McBride
Clarence Harris
McBride
Harry Perry
Bill Kappler
Kappler
District Attorney’s Office
Thornton
Dick) Fleming
David Sandlin
Lawrence County
Moulton
Town Creek
Fire damages Lyons Hotel during Tuesday blaze
Firefighters said the third floor of the derelict Lyons hotel was damaged by an undetermined origin fire on Tuesday night. The hotel owned by Mutual Savings Life Insurance Co. is being demolished for a parking lot and inspectors had recommended tearing it down after deeming the structure unsafe. Firemen halted spread to other floors.
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Lyons
Decatur
Mutual Savings Life Insurance Co
Emergency Phones For Poisoning Alerts At Decatur General
Emergency guidance urges calling Decatur General Hospital at 353-1610 for possible poisoning and to contact your family physician for assistance. For other emergencies dial 0 and report the details.
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Decatur General Hospital
Judge Bill Will Have To Start Over Again
A bill to add a third judge for the Morgan Limestone circuit failed in the Alabama Senate during a special session. The measure passed the House April 22 but died in committee amid debates over road bonds and other admin bills. If reintroduced, it could start in either chamber with Wallace appointing the new judge pending signature.
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Bob Lowry
Montgomery
Morgan-Limestone
Alabama Senate
House
Senate Judiciary Committee
George Wallace
Senate Committee
Morgan
Limestone
Bob Harris
Decatur
Harris
Wallace
R. L
Dick) Hundley
Eighth Judicial Circuit
Alabama
Handley
Newton B. Powell
Limestone County
12-Year-Old Charged In Theft
A 12-year-old Athens boy was arrested on two counts of grand larceny and two counts of second degree burglary. He allegedly stole two bicycles and a lawnmower and entered an Athens warehouse. A Limestone Juvenile Court hearing is scheduled today.
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Athens
M.W
Buddy) Evans
Limestone Juvenile Court
Action Answers for Tax Delays and Bond Queries
Reader questions cover income tax delays and bond coupon value. Action advises allow ten weeks for returns and notes audits may extend processing. A Confederate bond coupon from 1864 is worth about five dollars in today’s market as a single coupon, while complete sheets are more valuable. For clothes held by a cleaners closed by the IRS, contact the IRS in Birmingham to reclaim items.
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Confederate States of America
Alabama
Hartselle
Internal Revenue Service
Hartseller
Eighth Ave
Birmingham
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Joel Perry
Cullman
Billy Cockes
Parker
Steven W. Clark
Herman Clark
8Th Ave
Vietnam
U.S. Army
Camp Zama
Japan
Clark
Austin High School
Calvery
U.S. Army Hospital
Apo San
Are
Beasley
George C. Wallace
Decatur Safety Council
Robert Smith
Jim Johnson
Milton Wright
Harold
Pilgrim
Jayceettes
Dukes
Harold Watkins
Wayne Mitchell
Cheatham
SGA
Rex Cheatham
Calhoun Junior College Student Government Association
Cal-Tech
Steve Franz
Ann Williams
Marsha Clutts
Charles Grainger
Madison County
State Highway Department
State Probation and Parole
Lyons Hotel
Police
Eee Ee Ee Ee
Fire Department
Ee Ee Ee
FBI
Decatur Daily
All Departments
TPO Mentee Ewes
Bill
David Nixon
Terry Rainey
North Alabama
Painting and Decorating Contractors of America
Cerebral Palsy Developmental Center
13Th Ave
Decatur 'Daily
State
Federal Income Tax Service
Gary W. Brackin
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