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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1973
Page
2
A publication notes a yearly rate of 32 dollars for daily and Sunday editions, indicating a pricing structure tied to the trade zone policy. The entry implies a standard subscription option and market commentary on pricing.
Editorial notes New Hampshire first to authorize a lottery in 1964 and six more follow including New Maryland. Ohio voters face a ballot on a lottery amid opposition that labels it a regressive tax. Projections show rapid ticket sales and large prizes, while critics caution about fiscal impacts and public appeal.
The forecast for Decatur and vicinity calls for clearing today with a high in the mid 70s and a low around 40s. Sunday will be fair and cooler with a high near 70. Northerly winds 5 to 15 mph, 30 percent chance of rain today. Sunrise 4 45 a.m. Sunset 6 40 p.m.
The sample explains a substitution code with one letter representing another and hints from letter structure. It quotes a 1978 King Features Syndicate line by Lyman Lloyd Bryson about survival against enemies including fellow man.
The Thompson brothers Jimmy 12 Eric 11 and David 8 reach eight and begin skeet shooting under their father James O Thompson 2516 Stratford Dr They earned national recognition with Jimmy named honorable mention all American by the National Skeet Shooting Organization The family plans more competitions through June with Jimmy already scoring four straight 100 bird runs in tournaments
Limestone County National Guard unit will remove several large concrete pillars today to clear the site for the Athens Limestone County Chamber of Commerce building at Market and Beaty. Wallace McDow said construction will begin immediately after pillar removal. Collins Supply Co. of Athens was bid leader at 27000 but work delayed by remaining pillars from a former water tank site.
The sternwheeler Julia Belle Swain returns to Decatur offering public rides with timings on Sunday at 1 3 5 and 7 p.m. and Monday Tuesday sailings at 9 11 a.m. 1 3 and 5 p.m. Admission costs 2 dollars for adults and 1 dollar for children.
The North Alabama Mental Health Center will offer psychiatric hospitalization through a contract with Pineview Hospital in Hartselle. Executive director Preston Bryant says this marks the first time mental health hospitalization is available to those who cannot afford private care in the region. A small fee for low income patients will be charged, but it will be very small.
A fragment lists emergency contacts for Limestone, Athens, Decatur and Lawrence counties. It includes sheriff and patrol numbers, 911 access, Crisis Call Center lines, and general guidance to dial 0 for unknown emergencies. Names of cities cited include Decatur Hartselle Athens and surrounding areas.
The judge indicated that if the case went to a jury, several counts could be dismissed for espionage theft and conspiracy. He noted enough issues remained to litigate, but ultimately ruled acquittal on the basis of overall government misconduct and wiretap disclosures. Ellsberg and Russo reacted with relief and tears as the lengthy trial concluded without a jury verdict.
Morgan County Circuit Judge Tom B Coggin granted probation to Horace Love James Morgan Thomas R Terry and Edward Smith while Love was denied probation in a separate case Love of Hartselle pleaded guilty to illegal possession of prohibited liquor Morgan received a two year suspended sentence and four years probation for assault with intent to murder Julian Carter Terry got six months suspended and a 500 fine for assault with a deadly weapon Smith 17 of Falkville pleaded guilty to grand larceny and got one year and one day suspended plus two years probation.
At Dannelly Field in Montgomery a .38 revolver was found in the suitcase of House Speaker G Sage Lyons of Mobile during security screening. The gun was left with Southern Airways. Lyons may reclaim it on return. Federal anti hijack laws prohibit weapons on planes.
A 28 year old Decatur man, Jimmy W Eubanks, was injured in a one car crash on Alabama 20 south of here. The car went into a creek and submerged before Eubanks freed himself and was transported to Decatur General Hospital. The incident occurred at 6 05 p m.
In Decatur the organization elected Donald Comer III of Eufaula as president, J Lem Coley of Alexander City as vice president, and Virgil Redden of Tallahassee as treasurer in the latest leadership change.
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