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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1975
Page
1
Rotarians emphasize problem solving over politics as nominees are chosen by seven of eleven nominating committee members. An overseas call notifies the selected candidate for immediate acceptance, with Togasaki recalling a 5 am Tokyo time notice for 1969.
Falkville begins nine days of Founders Day activities highlighted by a city wide bluegrass festival at the ballpark with 3 000 expected attendees. Jaycees plan contests gospel events and a keel of mid century themed activities through the week ending with a sprawling Saturday lineup.
Four people were arrested after an attempted bank robbery at the Farmers Bank of Anderson in Alabama. FBI agents fired when Homer Gene Dawson was shot in the foot and ankle after refusing to halt. All four suspects face federal bank robbery charges.
Jeral Halbrooks wearing his apron works as chief fish-frier at the Falkville Founders Day fry. Hundreds attend the ballfield event with bluegrass music, marking the start of Falkville's centennial weeklong observance.
South Vietnamese refugee Le, once an University of Tennessee exchange student, says his parents and relatives escaped Saigon and are in a Hong Kong refugee camp. They have applied for U.S. visas but have no word on when they could leave Hong Kong.
SA Fund contributor Art Belew pledges 1000 to Lynn Fowler as the Salvation Army seeks 750000 to build a new Oak Street headquarters this summer. A Browns Ferry student chemical engineer comments on immigration hurdles while hoping for safety and quicker help.
A motorcyclist died in a northbound I 65 collision five miles north of Athens Limestone County authorities said the man was dead on arrival at Athens Limestone Hospital with no identification. The wreck occurred shortly before 9 p.m. in the north bound lane.
Daily on this date recalls the jazz legend Duke Ellington’s death at age 75 in 1974. The item notes a want ad dial, local Athens weather figures, and a Tennessee Valley pride closing line.
The Flint Rescue Squad ends a week of fundraising with two all day road blocks at Alabama 24 and Beltline Rd and at 15th St and 6th Ave. The goal is 20000 to buy an open outboard runabout and an emergency equipment truck along with cheaper items. Chairman Charlie Mooney says progress is solid and if weather cooperates the drive should do well. Mayor Russell Bolding proclaimed Flint Rescue Squad Week alongside National Rescue Squad Week.
Gov. George C. Wallace told Alabama educators that no one will suffer and quality will not be lowered, while warning that conditional appropriations totaling 12 million must be justified. Local boards face layoffs as 5 million for special education salaries remains unreleased, with the AEA urging reallocation to an absolute grant.
The earth will cast its shadow on the moon in a total eclipse visible from North America. The event occurs Saturday night with observers in Cambridge, Massachusetts and other locations watching the moon fade from view.
Arnold O. Morales of Tucson, 31, indicted on 19 counts for allegedly selling deeds to 1000 acre lunar parcels through a national ad. About 900 replies arrived at a post office box after the ad appeared, with some buyers sending money over three years. Meanwhile astronomers describe a lunar eclipse visible across much of the hemisphere with totality from 1 03 to 2 33 a.m. EDT.
Robert Gower shinnies to the top of a 125 foot light standard at the stadium while Jeff Slitson watches from the ground during painting for the upcoming football season as Billy Smith photographs.
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