Tourism Seminar Highlights Decatur Growth Prospects
Marketing chief Ray Kennady of Opryland USA urged Decatur to maximize tourist spending by hospitality and joint promotions with Space and Rocket Center and Point Mallard. He cited Opryland’s tourism model, urged local attractions to cooperate, and praised the park’s aquatic center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Nashville
Opryland USA
Chamber of Commerce
Ray Kennady
Point Mallard Park
Opryland
Point Mallard
Kennedy
Alabama Space and Rocket Center
Disney World
Florida
Virginia
Bob Lee
Alabama Mountain Lakes Association
Space and Rocket Center
Huntsville
Alabama
Harry Rice
Interior Department
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
More Than A Boxer He's Also Family Man
Randy Waldrep, an 18 year old Hazlewood High School senior, is a rising boxing star with 12 wins 6 by knockout and hold of state and Southeastern Conference AAU novice heavyweight titles. He runs a farm after school, manages cattle hogs and livestock awards, and aims to balance farming leadership with boxing while contemplating a possible Olympic run in 1976.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Stevenson
Town Creek
Randy Waldrep
Hazlewood High School
Golden Glove
Randy
Austin
Six Flags
Austin High School
Sheraton-Biltmore
Atlanta
Austin Group
Washington Grays
Southeast
Bill Brunner
Georgia Park
Roosters
Penitentiary Mountain
Hazlewood
John Yates
FFA
Logston
Courtland
Clarence
Big City
Robinson
Birmingham
Hazelwood
Don Chitwood
Chitwood
Motorcycle Park Proposal Aims for Local Land Lease
Dan Angel Don Kimbrell and Gib Daly seek 300 acres to lease for a riding park with trails and a small admission to cover costs. They envision a non racing site where families can ride safely away from streets, similar to a Huntsville Scottsboro area park, with a minimal operation staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Angel
Don Kimbrell
Gib Daly
América
Angel
Kimbrell
Daly
Huntsville
Scottsboro
Welding Shop Granted in Decatur Zoning Board Action
The Decatur Board of Zoning Adjustment approved Doyle Whitlow to operate a wholesale welding supply business at 823 Bradley St. SW in a B-1 district. He was denied an 18 foot rear yard variance and must demolish an existing building before a new one is built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Board of Zoning Adjustment
Doyle Whitlow
Bradley St
Whitlow
Building Department
David Adamson
Clarence Jones
Brooks St
Walter Powers
Ray Ave
G. M. Ratliff
5Th Ave. SE
Effie Sivley
Modaus Rd
Planning Department
James Davis
Kooken Ave
Sam Pruett
13Th Ave
B. F. Wear Jr
Jackson St
Gen. Robert York
Webster's Trailer Ct
6Th Ave
Stratford Rd
Public Park Ride Ban Sparks Local Debate
Angel warns that riding a motorcycle in public parks is illegal and predicts someday a youth will be hurt. The remark reflects tension over pleasure motorcycle riding in town and the need for enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angel
Crisis Call Center guidance for emergencies and poisoning
For personal crises call the Crisis Call Center at 355 8000 or your family physician for possible poisoning. If unsure of the emergency number dial 0 and explain the nature of the emergency to the operator.
Hartselle Woman Injured in Two-Car Collision
A 22 year old Hartselle woman, Revena Thompson, was injured in a two car crash just outside the city limits. She was held overnight at Hartselle Hospital and released today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartselle
Revena Thompson
Hartselle Hospital
Washburn Heads Alabama Industry Tour to Japan
Johnnie Washburn associate director of the North Alabama Industrial Development Association will join 20 Alabama travelers on an industry hunting trip to Japan. The Decaturite sails May 24 and returns June 12 per the Alabama Development Office. Ted Hackney and S B Guthrie also join the delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Washburn
North Alabama Industrial Development Association
Japan
Decaturite
Alabama Development Office
Ted Hackney
Huntsville
Industrial Development Group
Gadsden Chamber of Commerce
S. B. Guthrie
Fire Fighters Appeal Nixed by Alabama Supreme Court
The Alabama Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling denying Decatur Fire Fighters Association the right to strike or force city negotiations on a labor contract. The decision, based on Circuit Judge Newton Powell’s June 14, 1972 ruling, holds the city and the union cannot be bound by a contract on wages and working conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Alabama Supreme Court
Decatur Fire Fighters Association
Supreme Court
Circuit
Newton Powell
Fire Fighters Association
Powell
Birmingham Trip Highlighted as First Fully Prepared International Effort
The article notes Birmingham preparing for an international mission described as the first fully prepared effort by the ADC spokesman. It recalls a prior visit by six industrialists who traveled to five European nations last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
ADC
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Decatur Daily
North Alabama
Angel On Wheels
Danny
Southeastern Horse Center
Angels
Webster Trailer Court
Mobile
Margaret Phillips
Bobby Herbert
Andy Waldrep
Billy Mitchell
Washburn
Industry
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