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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1972
Page
2
Editorial argues replacement fertility of 2.1 may lead to zero population growth and a reshaping of the economy. It warns that sustained ZPG could reduce demand for youth goods, shrink jobs for young workers, strain Social Security, and limit environmental cleanup funding.
Highs in the upper sixties to 70, lows near 30. Cloudy warm spell with a 20 percent rain chance today rising to 50 percent later tonight and Sunday. Sunrise 6 58 am, sunset 6 02 pm. Kingston Jamaica AP says opposition leader Hugh Shearer seeks to lower age of majority from 21 to 18.
Calhoun Junior College coach Fred Frickie discusses the World Series race between the Oakland Athletics and Cincinnati Reds, noting a rule change in Alabama Junior College Baseball and recalling past pressures while preparing his War Hawks for a busy spring schedule.
Inside By Larry Canterbury captures Frickie praising Alabama Junior College baseball for boosting year round interest and team strength. He discusses playoff pitching and notes Cincinnati and Oakland in the World Series race, the pitchers' styles, and how watching pros can aid local players. He recalls remodeling Calhoun’s field and a close season memory with the Indians system.
Sheriff's deputies raided a Valhermoso Springs house and charged a man with illegal possession of prohibited liquor. Three gallons of wildcat whisky plus two cases of beer and bonded whisky were confiscated. No additional arrests were made by Friday night, though authorities expected more.
Obituary notes the death of 44 year old Marion Polly Watts of Hartselle who died Friday night at Pineview Hospital. Funeral will be Sunday at Oak Park Baptist Church in Decatur with Rev A Ray Lee officiating and burial in Winston Memorial Gardens Haleyville. Survivors include her husband Capt E B Watts of Hartselle a daughter Mrs Carroll Gillispie a son Jerome Watts her mother Mrs Ruby Holdbrooks of Detroit a brother J D Miller also of Detroit a sister Mrs Helen Hamby of Haleyville and a grandson. She was former Decatur resident living in Hartselle since April member of Oak Park Baptist Church. The body will lie in state at the funeral home from 1 to 2 pm before services.
An all points bulletin seeks a suspect in the Decatur robbery and shooting of Officer Mike Mize. The intruder, about five seven, 160 pounds, wore a vinyl coat and hat, drove a panel truck, and fled after assaulting Mrs. Mize and stealing $45. No warrants issued yet.
Decatur student is named co editor of Calhoun Junior College yearbook the Talon. For the first time this year the staff expands to three editors. Editors include Kaye Weathers Phil McCrory and Linda Hill. Other staff members cover business sports features and photography.
McGovern argues dollars returned to state and local governments would fund public needs and curb rising taxes while criticizing Nixon for policies benefiting the few. He says unemployment and inflation rose under Nixon and warns against harming livelihoods for an economic plan. Connally labels the defense budget as dangerous and weakening U.S. military leadership.
A proposed international supervisory force with helicopters could enforce a cease-fire, while South Vietnam faces a covert war threat. In Alaska, Jonz and Boggs are linked to ongoing search efforts near a 2,500-foot pass, with Army and Air Force teams combing 7,000-foot peak surroundings amid poor weather.
The Decatur Daily lists emergency contacts for Morgan Limestone Athens Lawrence Cullman and sheriff and patrol offices. It includes 911 crisis lines for personal crises and poison emergencies and notes the Crisis Call Center number 355 8000. It advises calling 0 if unsure which number to use.
About 50 cartons of cigarettes were taken in a break in at the Johnson and Morris Grocery on Browns Ferry Street in Athens. Det. Lt. George Clem of the Athens Police Dept said only the cigarettes were stolen and an investigation is ongoing.
Turner Levine likened the course to a Ford dealership and said every dealer buying from a manufacturer could be guilty of dealing in a security. State Atty Allen Allweiss blasted the program as a cancer that spreads and drowns its victims. The four level system lets buyers sell the course for commissions after levels three and four, with prices from 300 to 5000 dollars. The state calls it a security while the defense calls it a philosophy. Dare To Be Great faces legal action in more than four states.
The Decatur Council of the Telephone Pioneers of America adopts Morgan County handicapped children as its main community service project. Shown with folding sleeping mats for Cotaco's special class and Halloween favors for Lurkes Wallace Center, members include Jean Whitworth Mary Leatherwood Emma Gray Betty Christian Auretha Karrh and W L Gray. South Central Bell employees must have 21 years of service to join.
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