Transportation woes outlined for Decatur as city eyes aid
Daily publisher Barrett Shelton Sr warns of a real transportation problem in Decatur stressing ongoing service for school children the elderly and domestic workers. The meeting notes include Ollie Smith of the Community Carrier Co op who outlined funding shortfalls and rising costs for families sending children to school.
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Barrett Shelton
Decatur
Shelton
Voketz
Citizens’ Group
Ollie Smith
Community Carrier Co-Op
Ed Price
Smith
Campion
Mishap Funeral Rites Planned for Mr Hames
Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Shelton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. C G Redding officiating and burial in Morris Chapel Cemetery. Survivors include widow Edith Hames of Waco Texas a daughter Karen Stevenson of Waco mother Mrs Joe Hames of Hillsboro and four brothers and four sisters. Mr Hames was a World War II veteran.
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Shelton Funeral
Home Chapel
Rev
C. G. Redding
Morris Chapel Cemetery
Shelton
Edith Hames
Waco
Tex
Karen Stevenson
Joe Hames
Hillsboro
Joe Hames Jr
Petersburg
Tenn
Jerold Hames
Crystal Lake
Lil
Pleasant Hames
Frank
White House outlines winter energy saving drive nationwide
The White House announces a campaign to cut national energy use by over five percent this winter. It urges households to lower thermostats, insulate homes, and reduce heating oil and electricity demand, with local aid possible and a quick plan to launch community studies.
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Washington
WSN
White House
Calendar of Community Meetings and Events in Decatur
Community notices list AAUW groups meeting at 9 45 a m and 7 30 p m with speakers on air pollution, Decatur Toastmasters, a free color space movie at the Youth Branch library, Bible studies, garden club programs, a public information dinner, Red Cross Bloodmobile and fundraisers at Decatur High and Brewer High, plus church suppers and fall services. The report includes a New York Times item about IBM and Telex damages redress.
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Jules Verne
George Creel
Sheffield
Christ’s Mission
Decatur Inn to Continue as Master Host Location
Decatur's Red Carpet Inns and Master Hosts jointly own the property near US 315 with the Decatur Inn keeping its name and operating as a Master Host motel. The Church St. site on US 31 hosts conventions and civic luncheons, with an upstairs dining room for 300 plus that can be divided. Renovation of the lobby and dining room is planned as the first major modernization since opening. John Douglas has managed for nearly four years.
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Red Carpet Inns
US. 315
Church St
U. S. 31
John Douglas
Decatur Board Names Flynn as Parttime Member
Mrs. Flynn of Decatur will join the school board as a parttime member with $10 daily pay from the state and $5 from the county during sessions. She has a Birmingham birth, 12 years in Decatur, and is married to Mike Flynn. The appointment comes amid reapportionment pressures. board chair Ann Bell and member Myrtle Cobb praise the pick as capable. Braswell resigns citing health pressures. he had been appointed by Mrs. Allen in 1971 through Jess Lanier, Bessemer mayor and ally of Gov. Wallace.
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Dot-Lorenza
City Financial Department
Washington
Office of Revenue Sharing
Morgan County Commission
Alabama
Russell Bolding
Birmingham
Decatur
Flynn
Decatur High School
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Mike Flynn
Sherwin Williams Paint Co
Chris
Allen
Agnew Resigns as Vice President in 2 PM Announcement
Witnesses in Agnew case faced immunity as his resignation was announced. President Nixon will nominate a successor to be approved by Congress. Lisa Brown, Agnew secretary, conveyed the resignation to The Associated Press and cried. White House offered no immediate comment while aides awaited updates.
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Agnew
Nixon
Congress
Lisa Brown
Associated Press
J. Marsh Thomson
Mrs. Brown
Oval
White House
Ronald L. Ziegler
Calhoun Blood Drive Surpasses Goal By 10 Pints
Calhoun Community College students collected 160 pints at a semi annual blood drive, topping the 150 pint goal. Wildlife and Sportsman Club donated 56 pints earning the Red Cross Trophy while Veteran's Club had 40 pints. SGA vice president Kaye Weathers praised cooperation and noted a spring drive planned. More than 40 students worked with Red Cross nurses as 223 volunteered, with 63 deferred for medical reasons.
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Calhoun Community College
Wildlife and Sportsman's Club
Red Cross
Veteran's Club
SGA
Kaye Weathers
Calhoun
Limestone County
Israelis Back Off From Suez Front Amid New Arab Involvement
Israelis admit retreat from main Suez defense lines as Egyptian forces attempt to retake desert terrain. Iraq formally joins the conflict, announcing air and ground forces are active on both fronts, widening the Arab coalition in the fourth Arab Israeli war since 1948.
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Sinai Peninsula
Suez Canal
Israel
Iraq
Youth Charged In Tape Theft
A 16 year old Decatur youth, George Leanderice, was arrested Tuesday and charged with grand larceny for stealing a $50 tape player from an Austin High School student's car. He was sent to Morgan County Jail. Police also investigated two stolen sewing machines from East Acres Community Center and searched for prowlers on W. Moulton Street with no arrests.
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Decatur
Austin High School
E. C. Bowman
George Leanderice
15Th PI
Morgan County
Charles Hughes
Austin
Bowman
East Acres
18Th Ave
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American Association of University Women
Jackson St
David Nelson
Tri-County District Health Service
Dogwood Lane
Danny Richards
Air Pollution Division
Red Carpet Inn
Greenthumb Garden Club
Ellis Baggs
Meadowbrook Rd
William Stone
Morgan-Lawrence-Limestone
Golden Age Club
Ninth Street United Methodist Church
Red Cross Bloodmobile
Cain St. O
First National Bank
Brewer High School
Band Boosters Club
Decatur Life Underwriters Association
Hoon
J. R. Williams
Moulton
Mothers Study Club
Decatur Culture Club
B.P. Cartwright Jr
Birch St
Hickory Grove Presbyterian Church
National Association of Retired Federal Employees
Chapter 736
Decatur Inn
Gibson’‘s
Westgate
Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church
Woodmeade Elementary School
PTA
Piney Grove Church
Gospel Four
Cleveland
Ohio
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First Free Will Baptist Church
Danville Rd
Rising Sun Lodge No. 29
F&am
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Hartselle
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Nyt
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International Business Machines Corp
Telex Corp
Federal District Court
Tulsa
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I.B.M
Quanante
Brunswick
NNG Pt
Wd Satel
Ned Neerne
Deter
Emir Wien
Viatseé
Ford
Chrysler
Kame
Ford Merchand
Battery Guarantin
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PEP Alemlny
Gateway Shopping Center
Athens
Westgate Shopping Center
W. Moulton St
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