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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1972

Page

2

Man Charged in May Arson of State Trooper’s Car

Curtis Wayne Kilpatrick, 19, of Cullman, is charged with second degree arson in the May 8 fire that destroyed a state trooper J. M. Kirkpatrick’s Ford in Kirkpatrick’s yard. Kilpatrick is held in Cullman County Jail. Conviction carries 2 to 10 years. State investigator John Nesmith and Sheriff Orlan Buzbee led the case.

Montgomery Alabama Walter L. Allen Cullman Allen Curtis Wayne Kilpatrick Kilpatrick Cullman County J. M. Kirkpatrick Kirkpatrick John Nesmith Orlan Buzbee

Man Free On Bond In Transport Charge

Chester C. McAnalley aged 58 from Eva 1 was released on 750 dollar bond after being charged earlier this week with transporting, according to Floyd Elkins of the Morgan County sheriff's office.

Chester C. McAnalley Eva Floyd Elkins Morgan County

Wallace Campaign Near Normal After Wallace Wound Reports

Wallace supporters at the Montgomery campaign HQ resume activity as doctors lift him from the critical list. Staff process calls and letters while planning for primaries in Oregon New Mexico and a possible write in in California. FBI scrutiny of Wallace whereabouts overlaps with ongoing sympathy and fundraising uncertainty.

U.S. 80 Selma-to- Montgomery Wallace Dot House Oregon New Mexico California Montgomery

Brookhaven Middle Inducts Junior Honor Society Members

Brookhaven Middle School inducted members from Austin High School Honor Society in a ceremony. The list names many students across three rows, including Bob Edlund, Darryl Chandler, Karen Drake, Ernette Frix, and others, with groups identified as first, second, and third rows.

Brookhaven Middle School Austin High School Bob Edlund Darryl Chandler Karen Drake Ernette Frix Vicky Smith Jan Preston Cindy Woodsmall Maria Gonzalez Anita

Young Boy Becomes American Citizen On Law Day

Five year old Andy Lasch, son of Leland and Mrs Leland Lasch of 1501 Douthit SW, Birmingham, was naturalized as an American citizen at the Federal Building during Law Day ceremonies. Born in Beirut to Syrian parents and adopted in Turkey, Andy proudly cried Lebanon as his name was called. The Laschs, who had lived abroad with the Air Force, adopted him after a Lebanese Welfare Agency filing in 1966. They plan to keep his heritage alive.

Andy Lasch Andy Federal Birmingham Lebanon Leland Lasch Douthit Beirut Lasches Turkey Air Force Lasch Lebanese Welfare Agency

Lebanese adoption child grows into American citizen

Andy Lasch a five year old adopted Lebanese boy becomes one of 88 new American citizens on May 1. His parents teach him Arabic and pride in his heritage while his friends see him as one of the guys. He attends Westside Baptist Church and looks forward to kindergarten.

Lashhes Andy Decatur Grocer Louie Namie Namie Birmingham a_ national Westside Baptist Church Andy Lasch

Suit seeks reinstatement at Livingston State University

In Montgomery a federal suit seeks the reinstatement of Livingston State University’s recently fired president and pushes for faster school integration. Birmingham reports note Southern Alloy Corp. of Sylacauga naming its president as Small Businessman of the Year. Former Alabama quarterback Steve Sloan spoke at Billy Graham’s Alabama Crusade service at Legion Field. Alabama Dairy Commission chairman Dr. Wallace Milles proposes special milk discounts for mental hospitals citing lack of electricity or telephone service at the facilities.

Montgomery Ala Livingston State University Birmingham Southern Alloy Corp Sylacauga The Small Business Administration Alabama Steve Sloan Legion Field Billy Graham Sloan Fellowship of Christian Athletes Georgia Tech Graham Alabama Dairy Commission Wallace Milles Enterprise

Extendicare Moves Regional Office to Decatur

Extendicare Inc owner of Pineview Hospital will relocate its South Central regional headquarters to Decatur on June 1. J. K. Roan will remain regional director and Pineview administrator, with Jim Lankford to assume Pineview administrator duties. Doug Sparks will become assistant administrator as Marcus Thublin moves to Decatur to join the staff.

Hartselle Extendicare, Inc Pineview Hospital Decatur Pineview J. K. Roan Extendicare Roan Jim Lankford Mobile Doug Sparks Extendicare South Central 2Nd Ave Marcus Tut) Thublin Thub

Authorities Seek Dolvin Clues in Escape Search

State officials have found no new clues to Glenn Dolvin's whereabouts after his early Monday escape from Draper Correctional Center where he served a 10 year term for grand larceny. Colvin and Cecil Tiner, also an escapee, are considered dangerous and possibly armed as authorities retrace leads and question guards about a work detail ruse.

Glenn Dolvin Decatur Dolvin Draper Correctional Center Ray Lovett Decatur Daily John Hale Colvin Cecil Tiner Hale Calvin Tiner FBI Sue Key West Morgan County Lovett

Huntsville nightclub owner gets deferred murder sentence

Huntsville nightclub owner Robert Earl Rucker, 36, drew a deferred sentence in Madison County Circuit Court on murder charges connected to the shooting death of J P Johnson, 27, in the Black Forest lounge. A June 14 motion for a new trial hearing is planned as Rucker remains charged with assault with intent to murder club owner E L Hughes.

Huntsville Rucker J. P. Johnson Hartselle Black Forest AmVets Club E. L. Hughes

Emergency crisis numbers and 0 operator guidance

The Decatur Daily provides the Crisis Call Center number 355 8000 for personal crises and possible poisoning. It advises callers to contact their physician if needed and to dial 0 to speak to an operator when unsure which emergency number to call.

Athens professor to seek Place 5 on city council

Dr. Gene Ermert, chairman of the division of business administration at Athens College, announced plans to run for Place 5 on the city council this summer. He cited his varied background and aim to address issues facing the total community including workers and businesspeople.

Athens Athens College Gene Ermert Division of Business Administration

Wallace's Third-Party Bid in Limbo After Shooting

Wallace momentum for the Democratic primaries faces limits as a wounded George C. Wallace weighs a possible third party bid. He holds 323 pledged delegates but risks overextension. aides say he remains determined to push on, possibly via a vice presidential run or platform influence, even from a wheelchair.

Baltimore George C. Wallace Alabama Wallace Laurel Silver Spring Mickey Griffin Griffin American Independent Party

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Pat Srinivas Tri- County District Health Service Health Department Decatur Junior Service League Susan Terry Stephanie Wallace Center Normal New York Times Tobe Malins Mrs. House Federal Bureau of Investigation Arthur Herman Bremer Brookhaven Decatur Boy By Alvin Benn Ers. Lasch Mrs. Lasch
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