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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1972

Page

2

Calhoun College Seeks State Funds for Health Programs

At a public health hearing Calhoun Junior College dean Jack Campbell urged the Alabama Health Study Commission to provide additional state funds to sustain health manpower programs funded mainly by federal money. He called for funds for space and facilities and for the University of Alabama Regional Technical Institute operation as part of a state level health education plan.

Calhoun Junior College Jack Campbell Alabama Health Study Commission Campbell University of Alabama Regional Technical Institute

Rioters Questioned Over McGovern Campaign Ties

Charlotte AP report says Tom Turnipseed, Wallace campaign coordinator for the Carolinas, claims rioters from the last Democratic National Convention help run the McGovern campaign. He urges NC delegates to back Wallace or Sanford and criticizes first-ballot delegate commitments and second-ballot switching. Ken Essex, McGovern coordinator for Charlotte, defends the approach as standard political practice.

Charlotte Tom Turnipseed George Wallace Carolinas McGovern Turnipseed Columbia, S. C George McGovern South Dakota North Carolina Wallace Alabama Terry Sanford Sanford Essex

Decatur Hopeful On Russia Visit

Decatur residents express optimism as President Nixon begins a historic eight day trip to Moscow. They believe the visit could ease tensions and improve trade and space cooperation while hoping for broader world peace. Local reactions highlight cautious optimism about diplomacy with Russia.

Nixon Moscow Walter Brauer Vietnam Brauer Hanoi Russia George Hutcherson Evee

Citizens weigh Nixon visit impact on US ally ties

Libby Jarvinen recalls warm welcomes with flags for Nixon and wife and hopes the trip will help America. Frank McGhee questions outcomes but sees potential for mutual gains on trade and cultural exchange with arms limits and Vietnam talks. Mrs. Phillip Robinette focuses on better understanding and relations between the two nations.

Nixon America Frank McGhee Phillip Robinette

Statewide Retardation Meeting Sets Sixth Annual Convention

The Decatur and Morgan Lawrence Limestone Association for Retarded Children hosts the 6th Annual Convention of the Alabama Association for Retarded Children from June 1 to 3. Delegates from across Alabama will tour Lurleen B. Wallace Developmental Center and attend sessions at Decatur Inn with Dr. Philip Roos delivering the keynote on June 2. Marvin B. Dinsmore chairs the event.

Decatur and Morgan-Lawrence- Limestone Association For Retarded Children Alabama Association For Retarded Children Decatur Inn Lurleen B. Wallace Developmental Center ARC Alabama Philip Roos National Association For Retarded Children Marvin B. Dinsmore

Boys Ranch Repair Goal in Selma Tornado Damage

Alabama Sheriffs Boys Ranch near Selma seeks about 30000 to repair damage from an April tornado. The farm manager's home, equipment shed, bunk house, hay barn with 12 horses, fences and more were destroyed. No injuries. donations will be accepted by Sheriff John McBride.

Selma Alabama Sheriffs Boys’ Ranch Here Don Acton Boys’ Ranch Acton Alabama Morgan County John McBride

AEC Official Praises Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant Plans

J C Bresee an AEC official from Oak Ridge praised the Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant emergency measures saying the plan aims to minimize harm and that the trend is to add safeguards. He noted evacuation blocking dosage and indoor sheltering as options and said determining accident extent is the hardest part. He plans to confer with Alabama officials later in the week.

Linda Parham Atomic Energy Commission Oak Ridge, Tenn Browns Ferry J.C. Bresee AEC Bresee Morgan- Limestone-Lawrence County Morgan Civil Defense Brown's Ferry Morgan County Civil Defense J. Howard Proctor Alabama Joe B. Hedrick State Civil Defense Department

Florida Educator Named Athens School System Superintendent

Dr. Robert Dale Weizenecker, 41, assistant superintendent from Brevard Florida, was chosen to head the Athens School System at a salary of 19000 dollars starting July 1. He will begin work June 12 and replaces Dr H William Mitchell who resigned in January.

Athens Brevard, Fla Robert Dale Weizenecker Titusville Fla William Mitchell Mitchell Salem Ohio Bruce Sherrill Sherrill Weizenecker

Edwards Seeks Assistant D A Post in Decatur

Decatur attorney Bingham D. Edwards has applied for the assistant district attorney job left vacant by Tom Coggin becoming circuit judge. The 29 year old would earn 6900 a year and plans to maintain his civil practice while handling civil cases as assistant D A. Edwards expects Moebes to announce a decision before June 1. He is 1961 Decatur High School graduate with degrees from the University of the South and the University of Alabama.

Decatur Bingham D. Edwards Tom B. Coggin Edwards Dist. Atty Mike Moebes Moebes Decatur High School University of the South Sewanee Seybourn Lynne Birmingham Coggin Eighth Judicial Circuit C. Bennett McRae

Crisis Call Center and emergency numbers published

The notice lists the Crisis Call Center number 355 8000 for personal crises and poisoning guidance. It advises calling hospitals or family physicians if needed, and to dial 0 to explain the emergency when unsure of the number. The Decatur Daily header appears with contact details for nights and holidays.

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Calhoun Health Study Commission David Cush Commission Cush Kermit Pitt Dennis Opheim North Alabama Health Planning Agency Frances Bussey Alabama League of Nursing C. Emfinger Union Springs Medical Association of State of Alabama Lowell Clemmons Flint Owen Sandlin Lawrence County Hospital Emogene Jasper Barrett C. Shelton Tri-County Appalachian Regional Health Planning Commission Betty Vaughan Tri-County District Health Service Tom Wood III Morgan-Lawrence Talladega William C. Sullivan Talladega County City of Opportunity Civitan Club Holiday Inn North Robert Mills James Doss By Libby Jarvinen Steve Nelson Sheriff's Department Florida Athens System Muskingum College New Concord Westminister College New Wilmington Penn University of Florida, Florida State University of South Florida Bingham Edwards Ay District Health Service Porter Marian Alt THE Decatur Daily
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