Young Kim Shelton Spends Afternoon Playing Outdoors
Despite threats of afternoon storms, Kim Shelton an 11 year old spent the afternoon playing on backyard trees as a 30 percent rain chance lingered.
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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1975
Page
2
Thunderstorm chance rises in Tennessee Valley forecast
The National Weather Service projects a 30 to 40 percent rain chance today and Thursday with partly cloudy skies and mid 80s highs. A weak cold front over North Alabama may trigger scattered afternoon and evening thundershowers, especially in north and central areas, with moist southerly winds behind a warm front by Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
National Weather Service
North
Alabama
Weather summary for Decatur and vicinity
Morning river reading at Keller Memorial Bridge 21.72 with sea level 556.02. TVA lake levels listed and a forecast calling for partly cloudy skies and isolated thundershowers today through Thursday with highs in the mid 80s and lows around 60s. Climate data show a Tuesday high of 84 and no precipitation for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur and Vicinity
Keller Memorial Bridge
TVA
Chickamauga
Pickwick
Guntersville
Whitesburg
Wheeler
Wilson
Taxpayers Hold Back as Morgan County Lands Go Unchanged
Morgan County tax collector Charles Howard reports no change from 1974 in delinquent land tax actions. Twelve parcels were auctioned May 16, with about 15 to 20 bidders, and 95 notices were published in early legal advertising. Property owners may redeem via state redemption, and the May 16 sale mirrored last year’s results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Charles Howard
Howard
Tax Collector's Office
Water Resources Tourism Key To North Alabama Growth
Department of Interior official Dr. Heaton Underhill told a Decatur tourism seminar that water resources are the key to attracting visitors. He cited the Tennessee River with cruise boats and fishing, urged in region promotion, and noted Alabama's travel is the single largest industry yet underfunded. Local promoters should package family friendly tours to boost regional tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Sentell
North Alabama
Department of Interior
Heaton Underhill
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Decatur
Tennessee
Underhill
Decatur Tourism Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Birmingham
Eddie Webster
Alabama
Bureau of Publicity and Information
Calhoun Community College
Frank Shepherd
Point Mallard
New Orleans
Dothan
Webster
Civil Air Patrol Resumes River Patrols for Boater Aid
Decatur Civil Air Patrol is restarting late afternoon river patrols on weekends and holidays after pilots reported spotting boaters in distress on islands and rivers. Capt. Harry Foden notes pilots often encounter stranded individuals and alert the Coast Guard, highlighting growing risks as boating season nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Foden
Salvation Army
Civil Air Patrol
Coast Guard
Foden
Decatur Civil Air Patrol
Underhill Address Group Sees Help Amid Busy Memorial Weekend Boating
The group notes heightened boat activity during Memorial Day weekend and offers assistance to sailors. A veteran flyer, Foden, who began piloting at 17, explains their two person crew will be available to help, acknowledging recent years without such services.
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Foden
Civil Air Patrol plans weekend river flights near Triana
The Civil Air Patrol will fly a Cessna 150 about 500 feet above the Tennessee River from Triana to Champion Paper Co. in Lawrence County to spot boaters or campers in trouble and relay alerts to river police or the Coast Guard. Volunteers, not paid, man ground crews and patrols with 20 to 30 members total, about 10 active, urging more to join for rescue support and disaster response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Civil Air Patrol
C.A.P
Tennessee River
Observer
Triana
Madison County
Champion Paper Co
Lawrence County
Decatur Flight Service
Pryor Field
Tennessee
Decatur Civic Air Patrol
Air Force
Morgan County Loses Halfway House Site
Alabama Parole and Probation Board dropped Morgan County as a proposed halfway house site amid community opposition. Director David Williams said alternatives in north Alabama are being explored and Decatur was favored for central location, jobs, and Calhoun Community College access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan County
Alabama Pardons and Paroles Board
David Williams
Alabama
Williams
Church St
Decatur Board of Zoning Adjustment
State Board of Pardons and Parole
Winfred Smithson
Decatur
Hartselle
North
Sunshine Law Be Called Best In South By Council Official
A Southern Regional Council official praises a bill by Senator Richard Shelby to strengthen Alabama open meetings law. The council labels current Alabama sunshine provisions among the weakest, urging reforms to improve access to state and local information. The report notes the council study by Peter Petkas comparing Alabama with other Southern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Southern Regional Council
Richard Shelby
Tuscaloosa
South
Alabama
Council
Peter Petkas
Martin wins spot on Public Accounts Examination Commission
In Montgomery Decatur Rep. Charles Martin gains election to the Public Accounts Examination Commission after distributing a flyer with a caricature and a nose pun. He is one of six elected to coordinate auditing with the State Auditor's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Decatur
Charles Martin
Legislative Commission
Martin
Public Accounts Examination Commission
House
State Auditor's Office
Limestone
Tommy Carter
Carter
Building Commission
Executive Branch
Morgan-Lawrence County
Bingham Edwards
Senate
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Joe Hughes
Leroy Carlisle
River Police
Angie Kirk
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Austin High School
Sue Adams
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Parian Tidwell
Rhonda Terry
Gina Coleman
Jorfi Powell
Denise Murray
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