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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1977
Page
1
Donna Parvin bottle feeds 11 boxer puppies after coco the dam developed mastitis a week after giving birth to 12 puppies on May 4 one pup died and the rest require regular formula oil rubs and foot medicine the separation from mother caused distress for both dog and puppiesand the article notes more details on page 5.
A Morgan County woman faces adultery charges for living with another man, a rare charge in modern Alabama law. If found guilty, first-time offenders face a fine of at least $100 or up to six months in jail. repeat offenses escalate to higher fines and potential felony status.
A sheriff's deputy spots an applicant with a preexisting arrest warrant. When asked for a job, the man is instead handed an arrest warrant, prompting a quip about how the warrant affects his employment chances. An unrelated ad follows for English Traditional Furniture at Robinson's Downtown.
A 25 year old Falkville man Wilmer Ellis Lambert died after a one car crash on Morgan 55 east of Falkville at 5 30 pm. His death raised Morgan County traffic fatalities to 13 for the year and to at least 14 over the Memorial Day weekend. Lambert was ejected from the Ford Fairlane and died en route to Huntsville. His wife was a slightly injured passenger. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Peck Funeral Home.
The Beverly Hills Supper Club blaze in Southgate claimed many lives as crews dismantle the ruin with a crane. Fire officials say the search shifts to clues, with no more victims expected.
Alabama lawmakers consider legalizing Laetrile, the cancer drug also called Vitamin B17. Sen. Edwards says evidence suggests possible benefit and notes other states have legalized it, while FDA and American Cancer Society caution against unproven cures.
U S Rep Ronnie Flippo said President Carter plans to appoint to the TVA Board soon during a Decatur Chamber breakfast. Flippo noted Carter has TVA’s attention, hopes Congress will favor TVA, and praised Alabama business conditions and South growth amid a Sunbelt representation clash.
The 1883 report of the new Brooklyn Bridge about to fail caused mass panic in New York. Six people on the bridge were trampled to death amid the chaos. A weather note and ads follow as the page offers city forecast and local notices.
Rep Ronnie Flippo plans to enter the University of Alabama at Birmingham Medical Center on Saturday for possible coronary surgery. Aide Bill Rasco said the consultation followed recommendations from Bethesda Navy Hospital and Georgetown University Hospital. If surgery is needed, doctors expect a brief recovery and return to duties. Flippo, 39, may require a coronary bypass after a March physical found the problem.
Flippo argues that federal spending formulas favor the South and urges vigilance by the South and Southwest to protect those formulas. He expresses optimism about Congress, noting it has passed more legislation than any since Franklin. See Flippo on Page 5.
Urban renewal projects will begin in a few weeks to improve streets and drainage in Decatur's 2nd Ave business district. Bob Neill, director of the Decatur Housing Authority, announced a $559,825 base bid from oe Construction Co. of Athens with eight possible alternatives and said options will be selected after conferences this week. He noted the bid exceeded earlier estimates and a revised urban renewal budget will seek funds to accept some alternates.
Isaac Frank Stallworth longtime Morgan County educator died Sunday in a Hartselle hospital. He taught at Morgan County Training School from 1945 to 1969 becoming principal then served on the Morgan County Board of Education until his death. Born July 7 1918 in Beatrice he held degrees from Alabama State College and served in WWII. He led local and state education organizations and received multiple civic honors. Funeral set Thursday at Peck Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Pineville Cemetery.
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