Decatur Trio Cited For Skylab Operation
Three Decatur men were to receive Exceptional Service Medals for Skylab work at a Marshall Space Flight Center ceremony. Recipients are Carlos C. Hagood, Richard A. Marmann, and James R. Thompson Jr., among 104 NASA employees honored.
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Marshall Space
Flight Center
Decatur
Carlos C. Hagood
Richard A. Marmann
James R
Bob) Thompson Jr
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Florence State University
Anne Turmann
Teresa
Richard Jr
Mary
Robert
Deborah
Linda
Michael
Patty
Charlie
John
Thompson
Jackson St. SE
Georgia Tech
University of Florida
University of Alabama, Huntsville
Susan Sproull
Skip
Paige
Scott
James C. Fletcher
George M. Low
NASA Headquarters
Marshall, Johnson and Kennedy Space Centers
Office of Manned Space Flight
Alabama settles suit on permanent truck weighing stations
Attorney General Baxley announces a settlement with the State Highway Department to build permanent truck weighing stations and to strictly enforce truck weight laws. The agreement includes a bridge weight survey and funding approved in 1971, amid trucker protests targeting stricter enforcement.
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Montgomery
Ala
Bill Baxley
State Highways Department
Alabama
Highway Department
Montgomery County
Baxley
Bass
Volunteers Honored at Crisis Call Center Ceremony
Volunteers at the Crisis Call Center received awards during a Thursday night appreciation event. The Mental Health Center sponsors Crisis Call and recognized Louise Richardson Franes Colbert and Robert Hartselle in the first row and Jim Meherg David Lorry and Ray McCaslin in the second row.
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Crisis Call Center
Mental Health Center
Call
Louise Richardson
Franes Colbert
Robert Hartselle
Jim Meherg
David Lorry
Ray McCaslin
Exemption Clarified For Disabled And Low Income Homeowners
The Attorney General interprets an act granting ad valorem tax exemptions to total disability or age 65 with income under 5000. Proof of age income or disability may come from tax returns or two physician statements. Claimant may appoint an agent. assessors accept filings through December 31.
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Attorney General’s Office
Herbert Burson
Alabama
Hanes
Molest Case Mistrial Ruled in Morgan County Court
A Morgan County circuit jury failed to reach a verdict in the indecent molestation case against Jesse T. Kitchens 52 of Trinity after more than two hours of deliberation Judge Tom Coggin declared a mistrial Kitchens who faces a new trial said the child testified she was molested on 13 occasions in February 1973 The girl told her mother after attending the James Robison crusade Coggin deferred sentencing for the other defendant Bruce Johnson 21 of Huntsville pleaded guilty to two counts of unlawful sale of heroin receiving three year sentences to run concurrently The Kiwanis Club gave perfect attendance pins to local members during Thursday’s meeting and Skylab related honors were announced for NASA crews and teams.
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Morgan County Circuit Criminal Court
West Morgan
Tom Coggin
Jesse T. Kitchens
Trinity
James Robison
Kitchens
Bruce Johnson
Huntsville
Coggin
Johnson
Decatur
Emergency numbers for crises and poison control listed
The notice provides the Crisis Call Center number 355 8000 for personal crises and poisoning. It also advises calling the nearest hospital or family physician and to dial 0 if unsure of the correct emergency number.
RSVP Aids Athens Seniors Boost Local Volunteer Network
Doug Warren of Athens directs the RSVP program linking volunteers 60 and older with local organizations. Volunteers at the Recreation Center craft, aid nutrition programs, and provide transportation, helping groups like Athens Limestone Recreation Center with meals and activities. Mrs. Jan Turner leads crafts for nutrition efforts as volunteers serve daily.
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Jan Turner
Turner
Mattie Lou Jarrett
Doug
Warren
Limestone County
Doug Warren
Athens
Athens College
RSVP
Citizens Service Corps
Athens- Limestone Recreation Center
Birmingham
Mrs. Turner
Senior volunteers sought for Athens College Child Day Care Center
Mary Wimberley reports Athens College seeks senior volunteers to supervise games play areas and music at the Child Day Care Center. Warren notes seniors can also assist health and welfare groups, hospitals and nursing homes, tutor reading, visit patients, and join local groups to stay active and healthy.
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Athens College
Warren
Health Department
Welfare Agency
Boy, Scouts
Girl Scouts
Retired Teacher's Association
Athens Just Older’ Youth
JOY
Parks Assistant Nominee Patricia M Shepard Named
Patricia M. Shepard, 31, a University of Maryland graduate, is nominated by the Decatur Personnel Board for assistant director of the Parks and Recreation Department. She has held multiple Maryland university roles and park program positions, and will assist the director in planning and supervising recreation services.
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Patricia M. Shepard
University of Maryland
Decatur Personnel Board
Parks and Recreation Department
Don Stanford
U.S. Postal Service
Miss Shepard
Laurel
National Recreation and Park Association
University of Maryland Recreation and Parks Society
Maryland Recreation and Parks Society, Inc
Decatur man charged with grand larceny after theft at hospital
Willie Mitchell, 85, of 821 Walnut Street, arrested Thursday night on grand larceny charges. He allegedly took a billfold containing about $100 and several personal checks from Ollie Curtolo’s purse at Baugh Wiley Smith Hospital. Mitchell held at Morgan County Jail in lieu of a 750 bond.
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Decatur
Willie Mitchell
Walnut St
Ollie Curtolo
Danville 2
Baugh-Wiley- Smith Hospital
Mitchell
Morgan County
Calhoun Community College Winter Pre Registration
Calhoun Community College students may pre register for winter quarter classes Monday through Wednesday. Class schedules will be distributed Friday in the administration building and fees are due by 2 p.m. Nov 16. Registration for the winter quarter by non new students will be Nov 26 27. Students should plan with their advisor. a list of advisors is outside the counseling office.
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Calhoun Community College
Calhoun
State police academy to end cadet lodging expense payments
Montgomery Alabama AP report says state examiners have been assured the State Police Academy will stop paying cadets expense money for overnight lodging while staying at the academy. The move follows inquiries into expense practices and aims to curb improper allowances.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Police Academy
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Illess
Decatur Civic Theater
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Morgan County Board of Education
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