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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1972
Page
2
Garner Pride recalls youth in New Decatur Albany with memories of river swims and electric loop rides. He notes mayoral lectures for teen mischief and reflects on the 1927 consolidation of rival towns, reshaping local history and identity.
Garner Pride recalls his life and work in New Decatur Albany from early trolley era to 1930s power battles with Alabama Power and TVA. He notes local landmarks Johnston Street city hall the old fire department stable and Princess Theater origins while reflecting on family life and loyalty to his employer.
Country singer Gordon Terry born in Trinity serves as grand marshal for a downtown Moulton parade. Mayor H A Alexander proclaims Saturday Gordon Terry Day as an all star country show caps the events at the Lawrence County Coliseum.
A three judge federal court ruled Alabama Democratic and Republican officials must seek Justice Department approval for changes in the method of electing national convention delegates in the May 2 primaries, but refused to invalidate the delegate elections. The decision leaves whether to seek approval up to party officials before the summer conventions.
The Decatur Daily ACTION column reports reader questions on rent increase appeals to IRS district offices and price commissions, Waterman fountain pen repairs via Waterman-Bic Pen Corp, and selling an old Oriental UA with a tip to contact F. G. Murray at 1005.
Decatur 911 Morgan County 353-0631 Sheriff.
The snippet lists emergency numbers for Limestone, Athens, Lawrence, Cullman, and Decatur with guidance to call 911 for urgent crises. It also directs callers to the Crisis Call Center at 355 8000 and provides Poison control and operator options, plus general nighttime and holiday lines.
Super-X Drugs at the Decatur Shopping Center will join two other drug stores in a limited Sunday sale policy. Manager Frank O Rolish said the plan applies to Sunday sales of drugs medicines tobaccos candies toilet articles and health and beauty aids. The policy reviewed by Dist Atty Mike Moebes and the firm’s Cincinnati legal department will allow three stores to stay open for limited sales while nearby department stores face closure on Sundays.
The Justice Department approved the annexation of Vestavia Estates into Athens city limits. Mayor Bobby Higgins said the action was officially made April 17 and included staggered terms for the city council. Rep. Tommy Carter authored the annexation bill. Sen. Bob Harris noted the department ensures citizen support.
Athens Recreation Director Ron Trousdale announced the $300000 18 acre Athens Recreational Park will open May 29 at noon. Located east of Athens off U S 31, it features an Olympic pool, picnic shelter, playground, tennis courts, and Swan Creek nature trails. A large crowd is expected.
The piece notes Mother’s Day tributes on Magnolia Street and details Jaycee parks on Market and Cherry Streets. It outlines two area pools with schedules, fees, and separate Lincoln Bridgeforth pool opening, plus Red Cross swimming class dates and fees. Ardmore and Elkmont officials eye similar parks while Athens eyes a proposed $2 million aquette project and ongoing recreation program upgrades.
The Birmingham News will no longer accept advertising for movies with an X rating or for unrated films. Publisher Clarence B. Hanson Jr. says the move aims to curb sexually explicit films after changes in obscenity standards and to stop the rating system from being used to attract sensation seekers.
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