Traffic signal fixes still stymie busy 6th Ave corridor
State traffic engineers say two detector problems slow Decatur’s 6th Avenue. Royal Drive entry requires a tight car queue and the left exit lane at Southland Plaza confuses detectors. both curb flow though overall changes, including truck lane shifts, improve traffic.
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6Th Ave
Decatur
Richard Smallwood
Royal Dr
Southland Plaza
Smallwood
Highway Department
America
Calhoun Hosts Scholars Bowl Invitation to Local Schools
Calhoun Community College invites high schools within 50 miles to join a multi-class Scholars Bowl. Teams from 1A to 4A compete on scheduled dates from December to March with an April 20 eliminations, six students per school rotating on four-person teams, overseen by instructor Bill Jones and President Carlton Kelley.
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Calhoun
Community College
Carlton Kelley
Kelley Bill Jones
Georgia
Decatur Christmas Parade to Begin November 30 at 6 P M
The Decatur merchants sponsored Christmas Parade will start November 30 at 6 p.m. on 2nd Ave SE near Gordon Bible School and end at Bank Street north end. Participants meet at Gordon Bible School by 4 30 p.m. Officials list contact names and phone numbers for involvement.
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Decatur
2Nd Ave
Gordon Bible School
Bank St
Kuty Cox
Greg Rich
Larry Gatewood
Leon Nale
Nale
Jaycee
Decatur Jaycees
Jim Coffey
Jerry Paulson
Chamber
Harry Hames
Jim Duncan
Jimmy Cantrell
Tommy Goode
Ronnie Dukes
Jim Millican
Cars
Bill Briscoe
Ruty Cox
Four Decatur Area Residents Cited For Skylab Efforts
Marshall Space Flight Center director Dr. Rocco A. Petrone awarded director's commendations to Mrs. Bonnie Homes of Vinemont, Harrison Garrett of 2513 13th St. SE, Charles Davis of 1110 9th St. SE, and Milton Herrin of 306 Betty St. SW for their roles in the Skylab program. Homes is secretary to the director, Garrett is a supervisory aerospace engineer, Davis a supervisory engineering technician, and Herrin an aerospace engineer. Each has long service at the center with degrees from University of Kentucky, Auburn University, and local junior college education.
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Decatur Area
Marshall Space Flight Center
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Marshall Center
Rocco A. Petrone
Bonnie Homes
Vinemont 2
Harrison Garrett
13Th St
Charles Davis
9Th St
Milton Herrin
Betty St. SW
Holmes
Nasa-Marshall Space Flight Center
Garrett
Davis
Herrin
Andrew Jackson Business University
Nashville, Tenn
University of Kentucky
Marshall
Sunflowers Junior College
The
Center
Auburn University
Wallace backed by mother in law for 1976 bid
Mrs. Ruby Austin, mother of Cornelia Wallace and sister of Jim Folsom, says Alabama governor George Wallace is the only logical Democratic candidate in 1976. She praises his recovery from gunshot wounds, his stamina, courage, and political skill, and notes her support amid a Chattanooga visit for a hotel grand opening and river color cruise.
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Chattanooga, Tenn
Alabama
George Wallace
Ruby Austin
B. F. Austin
Montgomery
Cornelia Wallace
Chattanooga
Democratic Party
Austin
Peter Flournoy
Flournoy
Patten Hotel
Tennessee River
Wallace
Jim ‘Kissin
Jim Folsom
Folsom
Jim
Elva
Ala
Coffee County
Huey Long
South
George
Monroeville
Coach Caracappa Leads East Limestone to Early Football Push
East Limestone hired Caracappa two weeks after he applied, and training began as his team stacked early wins. He emphasizes a young, small squad and an active sideline approach that lifts players and the home crowd in a season opener loss to West Morgan and a 12 0 win over Falkville.
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Monrovia
East Limestone
Paul Hargrove
Caracappa
West Morgan
Jackie Ferguson
Rebels
Indians
Madison Academy
Falkville
Action answers and fan mail guidance in The Decatur Daily
The paper offers guidance on handling consumer questions including parts for Franklin Electric sewing machines, refunds from a local TV station, delayed refunds from South Central Bell, and how to address fan mail to Dinah Shore and Florence Henderson with NBC addresses.
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THE
Decatur Daily
Decatur
Ala
Franklin Electric
Ray Layton
Moulton
Franklin
Franklin Co
M. H
South Central Bell
Hartselle
Florence Henderson
Dinah Shore
Lillian B
National Broadcasting Company
Rockefeller Piazza
New York
N.Y
Avenue of the Americas
Coach's Enthusiasm Spurs East Limestone Fans
Joe Caracappa leads the East Limestone Indians in his first season guiding a program that has suffered a 6-3 record so far, yet fans remain loyal. His high energy, dedication, and promising roster return next year keep hometown supporters hopeful despite recent losses.
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East Limestone
Joe Caracappa
East Limestone Indians
Caracappa
Monrovia Junior High
Madison County
Hargrove
Indians
Jesse Lockett
Dean
Athens
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Royal Dr. SE
Dave Edwards
14Th St
6Th
Yale
Daddy
West Decatur
Pitts
Mary Garrison
Alicia Jackson
Jimmy Riddle
Leslie Mitchell
Greg Alexander
Alvin Benn
Norristown,Pa
Disa
Kenarick High School
Norristown
Athens College
Highway Patrol
Morgan County
Limestone County
Lawrence County
Cullman
Bobby Herbert
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