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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1976

Page

2

Hays Gets Ohio Support Amid Senate Criticism

Hays faced criticism from Sen. Barry Goldwater as supporters gathered for a ribbon cutting in Wintersville Ohio. About 50 attendees included Democratic leaders backing the veteran congressman as he awaits possible probes from the Justice Department and House Ethics Committee.

Wintersville Hays Barry Goldwater R-Ariz Congress Ohio Belmont Pat Miss Ray Justice Department House Ethics Committee Washington

Raids Crack Down on Morgan County Bootlegging Ring

Morgan County deputies and ABC agents raided six bootlegging operations in Falkville Union Grove Hartselle Trinity and Somerville in a six hour sweep Friday afternoon Arrests were made for illegal possession of prohibited liquor and more than 140 cases of beer and liquor were seized Led by Deputy Sgt Ronnie Henson Chief Deputy Abe Harris and ABC agent Barney Pressnell the operation began at noon and concluded by 6 p.m.

Morgan County Morgan County Sheriff's Sheriff's Department Ronnie Henson Abe Harris ABC Barney Pressnell Falkville Union Grove Hartselle Trinity Somerville

River and Weather Forecast for Decatur and Vicinity

Highs in the mid 70s with a low around 60 tonight and similar temps through Sunday. Today will be fair with winds 10 to 15 mph. Temps over the past 24 hours ranged from 65 to 69 degrees as dawn to night observations were recorded. Sunrise is 5 35 a.m. and sunset 7 52 p.m.

Decatur

Community events and gatherings listed for multiple Alabama groups

The notice lists numerous local events including a UDC meeting at Wheeler plantation with Dr. Sidney Sandridge as speaker, a fishing tournament for children at Flint Creek sponsored by Priceville Jaycees, the Point Mallard Classic car show by the Antique Auto Club of America, a Class of 1940 reunion at Red Carpet Inn, and a Cotaco Community League horse show. Also notes spaghetti dinner, vacation Bible school, TOPS meetings, and church and club activities with dates, times, and contact numbers.

Priceville Jaycees Flint Creek Alabama Sandlin Hardware Point Mallard Spirit of America Tennessee Valley Chapter The Antique Auto Club of America Austinville High School Red Carpet Inn Kenneth McWhorter Austin High School James G. Sanders

Milk Run Pause Brightens Community Homecoming

Don Myers, longtime resident of East Africa for three years, returns to Decatur for a visit. He and his wife Sue stay with the John Eyster family before resuming their journey back to their African mission home after a ministry meeting in California, cherishing friendships formed worldwide.

Don Myers East Africa U.S Myers Decatur John Eyster Sue California

Friends, Faith, and a Kenya Van Crash

Myers, director of African affairs for the Carhous Crusade for Christ, recalls visiting many friends across the United States and forming a close bond with the Eyster family. Last summer Caroll Eyster joined the Myers in Kenya, where a Volkswagen van crash left all but Carol with minor injuries, strengthening their friendship.

Myers Carhous Crusade For Christ Eyster Georgia

City aims to take Point Mallard under city control

Mayor Russell Bolding hopes to bring Point Mallard under direct city control without increased taxes to Decatur citizens. The correction amends the Friday story to reflect the mayor’s stance on the park and tax impact.

Decatur Daily Point Mallard Russell Bolding Decatur

Veterans burial grounds hold 180000 graves noted

An AP Wirephoto accompanies a report noting about 180000 graves of veterans and their families in a national burial ground system. The image highlights the scale of the military cemetery network.

VW Eyes Stanton Plant For Bugs

Volkswagen selects an unfinished Chrysler facility near New Stanton Pennsylvania for its first U S assembly plant pending negotiations with the West German company If talks fail the Brook Park Ohio tank plant would be the fallback The project promises about 5000 jobs by 1983 and over 1 million dollars in direct tax income with incentives from Pennsylvania including financing tax credits and infrastructure improvements

Sten Rattner N.Y Brook Park Ohio Cleveland Volkswagen Pennsylvania Chrysler New Stanton David R. Brown Shapp Westmoreland County Hopkins International Brown

Reform Judaism Membership Grows Across New York Congregations

New York reports 1975 statistics show Reform Judaism expanding with 720 congregations increasing membership by 1 to 3 percent and 27 new congregations applying for admission, the largest entrant surge in over ten years. A stray note mentions a bias in necktie fabric aiding right handed knotting.

New York Reform Judaism

Sunday Horoscope Highlights By Sign

Sunday forecast offers guidance for each zodiac sign focusing on growth, calm, and balanced actions. Aries to Pisces receive advice on travel, self expression, rest, cooperation, humor, and prioritizing routine over distraction.

Aries Taurus Gemini Leo Virgo Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn

DAILY WORD GAME SLACKER CHALLENGE

Word-SLACKER puzzle lists a set of rules for finding 44 or more four-letter or longer words from the letters in SLACKER. It references yesterday's narration of many four to six letter words and excludes proper names and forms with possessives.

Slaker

Wounded man shot in domestic quarrel in Decatur

Lindsey Stovall, in his early 40s, was hit by a .22 caliber bullet about 7:30 to 8 p.m. Friday at his NW 13 Ave home. A four shot derringer was recovered and Det. Jep Tallent led the ongoing investigation with ambulance and police alerted after 9 p.m.

Decatur Lindsey Stovall 13 Ave James D. Sherrill Stovall Parkway Medical Center Sherrill AAA Southend Ambulance Service Jep Tallent

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Wayne Hays Elizabeth Ray Administration Committee Democratic House Democratic Caucus Rass NOAA Joe Wheeler United Daughters of the Confederacy Wheeler Plantation Sidney Sandridge Cotaco Community League Cotaco School Das King’s Memorial United Methodist Church Bellview Baptist Church Aquadome Myra Cook David Nelson Summer Manor Friendship Club First Baptist Church North Alabama Health Systems Agency Grand Salon Skycenter Huntsville Decatur Jetport Morgan/Lawrence Legal Secretaries Association City Hall Beech St. Church of Christ West End United Methodist Church Gospel Singings NAACP Cashin Home Center Miracle Church of Jesus Christ Lacon Unionaires Deer Springs Baptist Church Valley Four Paul Foreman Third Infantry Old Guard Arlington Stanton Reform Judaism Growing A Lang Tole Etal Terry By Jeane Dixon Daily Word Game la Bruyere Matehs Howerland Enhouse Aliece Hutcheson Doris Ron Cavnar Ari Aes Hen Burt Reynolds GATOR Gateway NO Jack Nicholson Rao Lee Ud Il Walt Disney Prest In Walt Ee EY SUN WED Dixie Ovmanmire Worren Christopher George Derbird Rose Sale Armstrong Green Willow Garden Cleo Ave S.E. Va Mi. W Pt. Mallard 8Th St
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