Killer Kids Move From Playground To Penitentiary
An Associated Press look at juvenile crime notes steep rises in arrests under 18 for murder and aggravated assault, with 1973 data showing 13 murder arrestees under 10 and 212 under 14. Experts blame family neglect, lack of attention, and social disturbance fueling violent acts among youths.
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DiLorenzo
Associated Press
FBI
Jane
Norid Inarancad
Goshen
N.Y
Center For Boys
David Abrahamson
Chicago
Winn-Dixie Kwik-Check Pledges $5,000 to Salvation Army
Decatur store managers Barrett C. Shelton Jr., Jerry R. Helms, and Charles R. Johnston presented a $5,000 pledge for the Salvation Army fund drive to build a new headquarters on 14th St SW. The drive targets a $750,000 goal.
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Decatur
Barrett C. Shelton Jr
Laos Violates Accord as U S Spokesman Says Police Remain
A U S embassy spokesman said Laos kept police inside the U S AID compound violating the agreement ending a student occupation. Armed police, many Pathet Lao backed, roamed the area breaching withdrawal terms. U S Charge d Affaires Chapman will meet Lao leaders to reopen talks. Also freed were two U S Marine guards and an American civilian as the standoff continued.
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Vientiane
Laos
U.S
Pathet Lao
Christian A. Chapman
J. E. Ward Sells Farm Equipment Through Daily Want Ad
J E Ward of Decatur sold 1750 dollars of farm equipment via a six dollar and seventy five cent daily want ad attracting at least nineteen additional inquiries. The listing highlighted a 601 Ford tractor with live PTO and several attachments priced at 1750 with contact details and ad hours for Decatur Daily Want Ads.
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J. E. Ward
Hartseller
Decatur Daily
Night and Holiday Classifieds in Decatur Daily
Classified ad snippet lists phone numbers 353-4612 353-4739 and Athens dial 232-1535, indicating section for nights Sundays and holidays in The Decatur Daily.
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Athens
Dial
Decatur Daily
Hartselle School System Formed Early by City Council
Hartselle established its own city school system Tuesday night well ahead of schedule. School Board Chairman Dick Stoner pressed for a direct entity, moving the July 1 effective date up.
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Ginny Looney
Hartselle
Dick Stoner
H’selle
On This Day 1940 Dunkerque Evacuation
World War I note recalls the 1940 Dunkerque evacuation by British and French troops. Quick weather predicts highs in the mid 80s and chances of rain this afternoon and tonight.
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Dunkerque
France
Governor Budgets $2 Million For Athens College Operation
Governor Wallace proposes reallocating about 40 million from the Education Trust Fund to cover Alabama’s financial shortfalls. The plan faces strong opposition from education groups and legislators who warn it would impede school growth. The Senate Education Committee weighs a meet and confer bill to give educators a right to be heard on policies affecting working conditions.
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Montgomery
George Wallace
Education Trust Fund
Wallace
Alabama
Alabama Education Association
Morgan Lawrence
Bingham Edwards
Paul Hubbert
The
Education Association
State Senate
Education Committee
American Federation of Teachers
Afl-Cio
James E. Swilley
Mobile
AFA
Swilley
AEA
Athens Man Held In Kidnap Probe
Limestone County authorities questioned an Athens man in a kidnapping investigation involving an Athens policeman and his ex-wife. The suspect, in his early 20s, held Mrs. Robert Maxwell hostage with a shotgun for over four hours before surrendering around 11 a.m. No one was harmed.
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Athens
Limestone County
M. W
Buddy) Evans
Richard Faulk
Robert Maxwell
Evans
TVA Chairman does not foresee first quarter rate hike
Knoxville AP reports the Tennessee Valley Authority chairman says no general power rate increase is expected for the first quarter of the 1976 fiscal year. New Orleans AP notes oil companies bid 250.6 million dollars for Gulf of Mexico tract search rights.
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Knoxville, Tenn
Tennessee Valley Authority
New Orleans
Gulf of Mexico Sea
Mrs. Whisenant Dies at Home in Decatur
Mrs. Frank Whisenant 71 of 501 Walnut St NE died today at her residence after a lingering illness. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM at First United Methodist Church with burial in Decatur Cemetery. Brown Service directing. Survived by widower Frank Whisenant, a daughter, sister, three brothers, and several nieces and nephews. She was active in church and local civic groups and moved to Decatur in 1945 from Sylacauga.
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Frank Whisenant
Walnut St
First United Methodist Church
Tom Stevenson
Otis Kirby
Minor Triplett
Decatur Cemetery
Brown Service Funeral Home
Decatur
James Wallace
Haywood Davis
Ozark
W. B. Aman
Utah
Clarence Aman
Eufaula
Curtis Aman
Jonathan Orr
Cristy Collier
Brian McAfee
Noble Russell
Ned Frazier
Roy Fite Jr
Fred Simmons
James King
Steve Chenault
Sylacauga
Wallace Proposal Sees $40 Million From Education Fund
Alabama Governor Wallace pushes reallocating about 40 million from the Education Trust Fund to cover Medicaid mental health and highway needs while the fund sits with nearly 150 million unallocated. Critics call it a diversion as state finances face looming crises and court-ordered costs.
Governor Proposes 2 Million For Athens College Uptake
Gov George Wallace announced a 2 million dollar conditional appropriation in the educational budget to fund state operation of Athens College as an upper level institution. The proposal accompanies a State Board of Education meeting in Montgomery to decide if the college enters the state system. Wallace stressed the funds are provisional and contingent on board action. Athens College President Sidney E. Sandridge welcomed the potential upgrade, while Finance Director Jame Solomon said the money follows the governor’s specific request and does not reflect external groups’ study.
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Tommy Stevenson
Montgomery
George Wallace
Wallace
Trust Fund
Alabama
DAILY
Athens
Athens College
State Board of Education
Jame Solomon
Sidney E. Sandridge
North Alabama Legislative Council Opens Offices
The North Alabama Legislative Council held an open house Tuesday night with 35 legislators from 18 counties visiting McDonough Street offices for coffee and snacks. The council offers shared office space and a meeting place for lawmakers representing a regional bloc.
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Montgomery
North Alabama
Tomboys Rally in Action at Point Mallards Sunday
Decatur Tomboys, a top state women’s fastpitch team, play Sunday afternoons at Point Mallards. Daily photographer Bobby Herbert captured the Roadrunners in action on B-6, highlighting the competitive scene.
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Decatur Tomboys
Point Mallards Action
Tomboys
DAILY
Bobby Herbert
Roadrunners
We Now Service All Makes Major Appliances
Robinsons Furniture advertises appliance service for all makes from its downtown Decatur location on Second Ave with a contact number 353-7307.
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Robinson's Furniture
Downtown
Second Ave
Decatur
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