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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1973
Page
2
Dense fog shrouded the Huntsville Decatur Jetport since before dawn delaying all arrivals and departures. Jetport officials expect flight operations to resume by 9 a.m. with clearing forecast mid morning. The cold front Sunday left fair and cool conditions with highs in the upper 70s and lows near 50s.
The Florida Highway Patrol reports two Cullman youths Mickey Joe Carden 18 and James Bond 16 died in a two car collision near Okeechobee Florida. The crash also killed Mary Kirland of Okeechobee and Frank Charles McRae of Okeechobee. funeral plans for Carden and Bond to be set by Moss Service Funeral Home.
Det. David Smith said many thousands were cashed by checks drawn on the fictitious firm Alabama Mobile Homes. Jeanette Ross, 32, was arrested Saturday on forgery charges. Police seek a male suspect connected to the case.
A 19 year old Trinity youth was arrested Saturday and charged with possession of marijuana and paraphernalia. A 20 year old Union Grove resident was also arrested this weekend on illegal possession of marijuana, according to sheriff's department officials.
More than 700 families in Limestone County will subscribe to the 807000 Chickasaw Water System. The project, over 80 percent supported locally, includes distribution lines and storage to serve rural residents about 10 miles from Athens. Funds include a 795000 Farmers Home Administration loan and a 12000 state revenue share, with the county board of education likely contributing 10000.
Alabama shops for native crafts at five state parks led by Joe Coberly from Virginia Skyline Corp. He seeks geed haw whimmy diddles and Dancing Dans along with other turned and carved items to revitalize local arts and create outlets for Alabama artisans.
City Councilman Charles Martin announces candidacy for the state House from newly created District Eight covering Decatur Trinity and Flint. Martin, 42, residing at 1716 Camellia Dr. SW, says he will run in next year’s elections.
Ground was broken today for the Hillsboro water system in Lawrence County aimed at serving 200 customers. Funding includes a $171,000 loan and a $50,000 grant from the Farmers Home Administration.
A SW Danville and Modaus roads crash sent five people to Decatur General Hospital after injuries to Stella Roden 27 Kathy Cary 19 Christy Cary 2 Hazel Atchley 23 and Rita Atchley 2. All were released after treatment. Separate wrecks near Good Hope and Upper River Road left two Cullman youths Frank Frey Jr 18 and Diane Bolling 18 injured plus driver James Aldridge 66. In a third crash on Alabama 36 at Upper River Road four more people were hurt including Hugh Thompson 32 Mary Marlar 24 Francis Turney 28 J C Marlar 24 Elva Grady 35.
Former Alabama Attorney General Richmond Flowers, age 56, was released on parole from federal prison at Eglin Air Force Base after serving 16 months of an eight year sentence for conspiring to exact payments from Alabama businesses. Fellow convict Oscar Hyde, a Birmingham banker, left Maxwell Air Force Base on an eight year term for conspiracy to obstruct and delay and extort.
Calhoun Community College starts public screenings of Civilisation on Tuesday with four showings at 9 am 11 am 1 pm and 7 pm in the Albert P Brewer Library. Kenneth Clark the series writer and narrator will present the 13 parts with 50 minute films and college credit available through humanities.
Crisis Call Center numbers provided for personal emergencies and possible poisonings. Advises calling 0 for operator if unsure of the correct emergency number. Includes general hospital or physician contacts and Decatur Daily department hotlines.
A former Marshall Space Flight Center employee, George L. Wyatt, was named director of the Birmingham office of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Wyatt, ex-manager of administration and environmental health for SysteMed Corp., MSFC, joined OSHA in 1971 as regional industrial hygienist in Atlanta.
The AEC Advisory Committee will hear TVA license plans for Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant in Washington on Oct 23. Units two and three license reviews, with Unit One nearly producing power in a week, and a 1975 target of over 3.5 million kilowatts total. Public comment due by Oct 16 with copies to the Executive Secretary.
A 34 year old woman Josie Pearl McDonald was arrested in Decatur following a 3:30 AM incident at 423 10th Ave NW. Her father Tom McDonald Sr. was stabbed three times with a butcher knife but wounds were not serious due to a dull blade. Det. Jerry Bottom identified the suspect.
Humane Society of Athens city will ask Limestone County Commission for 700 monthly funds to expand services countywide. President Lurtis Howard to request property for a new animal shelter as the current shelter near the sewage plant must relocate due to space constraints. The city currently appropriates 700 monthly and services have been city limited.
Lois Cartwright, eight, accompanied by her father and sister, felt anxiety in the dim Echols Theater as a traveling soprano performed. Decades later she laughs at the memory and reflects on a past Decatur night life and family ties in nearby towns.
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