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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1972

Page

7

Local Clubs Host Varied Events Across Huntsville and Decatur

Dozens of community activities fill the day from Huntsville to Decatur. Meetings include Huntsville Ski Club at Albert Pick Motel and Decatur groups at multiple homes with crafts, needlework and sewing. Public events feature fundraisers, rummage sales, gospel singing and a dental society talk on hypnosis in dentistry.

Huntsville Ski Club Albert Pick N. Parkway Decatur-Athens Dental Society John Keahey Flint Rd Andrew Serio

Eugene Glenn Montgomery named 1972 County Chairman

Eugene Glenn Montgomery, president of the Morgan County Cattlemen's Association, is named the 1972 County Chairman for Alabama October Beef Month. The event honors the state's billion dollar beef industry and is sponsored by the Alabama Cattlemen's Association and the Alabama Cowbelles, with 15 000 members.

Montgomery Eugene Glenn Morgan County Cattlemen's Association Alabama Alabama Cattlemen’s Association The Alabama Cowbelles

Brezhnev Tax Uproar Shapes US Soviet Talks

The piece notes worldwide protest over the tax and cites private pressure on President Nixon from leading Democrats to couple tax relief with trade liberalization with the USSR. Gromyko signals Soviet willingness to be flexible in tax administration during quiet diplomacy.

Nixon Congress Soviet Union Gromyko

Typhoon Rain Halts Operations Near Da Nang DMZ

A typhoon drove rain across five South Vietnamese provinces north and south of Da Nang, nearly stopping allied military operations in the northern region. A mortar attack struck the province, contributing to the disruption.

da Nang Dmz Hoi.An Quang Ngai Saigon

Regional academy funding sparks county contributions debate

Harris levelled objections to funding cuts affecting the Calhoun academy serving 13 to 14 North Alabama counties. Campbell suggested $35 000 to $40 000 yearly may be needed to operate the academy and said SEPA funds could cover individual departments. He urged a meeting with area law enforcement to explore options while defending Calhoun officials against Davis's criticisms.

Harris North Alabama John C. Calhoun Alabama Davis Campbell SEPA Calhoun LEPA

North Texas State 1301 Noble Ave Band to Perform at Four Games

Ronald G. Preston of Decatur is part of North Texas State University's 1972-73 marching band. The 144 piece show band will play at halftime and post game concerts during four fall games at Texas Stadium home of the Dallas Cowboys. Michiko Nakamura of Tokyo was elected BYU homecoming queen for 1973.

Denton Tex Ronald G Preston Decatur Carl M. Preston Noble Ave North Texas State University NTSU Texas Stadium Dallas Cowboys Provo Utah Japan Brigham Young University Michiko Nakamura Tokyo

Drake weighs bid for lieutenant governor in 1974

Drake, a Cullman County state representative in his 10th year, said he is seriously thinking about running for lieutenant governor in 1974. If he does not run, he will seek reelection to the House. His district in 1974 spans north Cullman and south Morgan counties.

Cullman County Drake Morgan County

Hospital plan talks surface in Decatur among doctors

Future representatives of Caudill Rowlett and Scott the national architectural firm met Decatur area doctors and hospital staff to discuss plans for a new hospital facility.

Caudill, Rowlett and Scott National Architectural Firm Decatur

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