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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1977
Page
3
National Insurance Women's Week events included the Bosses' Breakfast. Bill King named Boss of the Year and Vivian Sullins of Moulton named Insurance Woman of the Year. Awards presented by Carolyn Powell, club president.
More than $142,000 in mixed bills was found in the mobile home of Georgia woman Robertina Harroll amid investigations into the May 7 robbery slaying of Indianapolis heiress Marjorie Jackson. Harroll, 53, of Ringgold, was arraigned in Atlanta on receiving proceeds of the crime and held on $100,000 bail. Authorities trace the money to the Jackson robbery and report further seizures, with ongoing investigations into multiple arrests across Indianapolis and Phoenix related to the case.
The Limestone Baptist Association reserved a site in a $4.7 million rural village near Elkmont Alabama for a new church with construction planned this fall. AERDA president Mack Maples said two other denominations are considering churches in the village housing 2,500 residents and 1,000 homes on 1550 acres.
Alabama state senator John Baker failed to win equal time on AP N T and commercial outlets to respond to Governor George Wallace's May 17 address. The Senate was offered time on the state educational network but rejected the offer over terms. Both men are potential U S Senate candidates with filings on FEC records. Baker criticized media coverage and cited his opposition to Alabama Power Co. policy.
A 1970 Dodge Dart was stolen from the Moulton East shopping center. Suspects in two burglaries, including a Town Creek home, were charged. Kevin Cole was freed on bond after pawning a flute. A jail trustee faced burglary charges tied to a Hi Lo Dollar Store break-in. Washington signals concessions at the North South dialogue talks.
Advertising sales position seeks ambitious individual with proven selling ability to take over an established account list and drive growth. Excellent salary and fringe benefits offered for a career in newspaper advertising. Send complete resume to Box T care of The Decatur Daily.
The House Appropriations Committee voted to fund 17 water projects rejected by President Carter amid warnings he would not budge and could veto the bill. Rep. Tom Bevill said he pressed Carter three times in 30 days without success.
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