Opportunity Said Open In Overseas Soybean Market
Ralph T. Jackson declares Alabama soybeans could triple exports in 30 years with Far East and European market development. A 1.26 billion bushel U.S. crop is forecast for 1972 73, and Alabama 1971 value exceeds 52 million dollars. Attendees included Lt. Gov. Beasley and Sen. Sparkman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opportunity
Ben Windham
Alabama
American Soybean Association
Ralph T. Jackson
Decatur Inn
Far East
Europe
Jackson
Jere Beasley
Sen
John Sparkman
Beasley
Mobile
Sparkman
John Henderson
Auburn
State Extension Service
W. D. Rutland Jr
The
Alabama Soybean Association
Fines In Liquor Cases Total 8000 In Morgan County
More than 50 people faced justice court action after a July raid in Morgan County, the largest since 1964. Judges imposed fines totaling over 8000 dollars for illegal sale and possession of prohibited liquor, with many defendants transferred to county court for trial or awaiting sentencing.
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Justice Court
Robert Milam
Morgan County
Auto Of Decatur Man Recovered
Morley Denbo of 2304 Brookside Drive SE reported a 1972 automobile stolen Aug. 18 from the Marriott Inn Clarksville Indiana. The car valued at 10300 recovered in Selma after FBI led probe. Clothing worth 3000 and jewelry were taken, recovery unclear. Denbo’s daughter’s Aug. 20 wedding near Chicago noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morley Denbo
Brookside Dr. SE
Clarksville
Ind
Selma
FBI
Denbo
Chicago
Molest Charge Names Father In Two Counts
Morgan County jail held A Decaturman on two counts of indecent molestation of his two teenage daughters. Sheriff John McBride said arrest followed Thursday by Investigator Bill Kappler. Bond set at 5000 in each case. Earlier arrest Aug. 28 charged him with assault and battery. Two local residents were paroled this week by the State Board of Pardons and Paroles: Harry Davis sentenced to a year and a day for forgery. John Edward Phalin for grand larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Decaturman
Morgan County
John McBride
Bill Kappler
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Harry Davis
Elkmont Park Plan Faces Funding and Land Hurdles
ATHENS Elkmont park supporters say a 40 acre mixed use site for industrial and recreational development may fail without quick land access. Tennessee Valley Authority aid and potential grants are sought. A 10 acre parcel near the high school may be leased if not sold, with parking a major concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Elk River Development Association
Tommy Carter
Elkmont
Elkmont High School
Carter
Floyd Johnson Jr
East Limestone High School
Tennessee Valley Authority
Child frees harmless king snake trapped in jug
Five year old Clinton Naramore of 2210 Clara Southwest initially believed he had trapped a dangerous copperhead in a gallon jug. The reptile turned out to be a harmless king snake.
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Clinton Naramore
Naramore
H. R. Naramore
Clara
Tony Estes
Plea Guilty In Destruction Case At Decatur High School
James H. Papenburg aged 18 of 2306 Dogwood Lane SE pled guilty in county court to destroying property linked to a May explosion at Decatur High School. He was fined 250 dollars plus restitution and sentenced to 12 months, with probation possible. hearing set for Sept 21 before County Judge Bennett McRae. Other cases before McRae included James Walter McClellan 38 Falkville carrying a pistol without a permit for Sept 22, R E Nelson worthless check for Oct 12, Gerald Blaxton 26 Hartselle worthless check forfeited, Phillip Partlow attempted burglary dismissed.
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James H. Papenburg
Dogwood Lane
Decatur High School
Papenburg
Bennett McRae
McRae
James Walter McClellan
Falkville 3
R. E. Nelson
Gerald Blaxton
Chestnut St
Hartselle
Phillip Partlow
Abracadabra Hoodoo performs for neighborhood crowd
The magician known as Abracadabra Hoodoo or Joey Elwell entertains neighbors with a rabbit trick. Attendees include Tammy Anglea, Leigh Anne Sims, and other children who cheer the act in the yard.
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Hoodoo the Great
Joey Elwell
Tammy Anglea
Center
Leigh Anne Sims
Joey
Tammy
Leigh Anne
Emergency Crisis Line Information Note
A local notice provides crisis contact numbers for emergencies and possible poisoning. It directs calling the Crisis Call Center at 355 8000 or nearest hospital or family physician. If unsure of the number, dial 0 and explain the emergency to the operator. The Decatur Daily reference appears with department contact.
Backyard Carnival To Benefit CP
Joey Elwell aims to raise funds with a backyard carnival at dawn Saturday. Friends help transform his yard into a spooky graveyard to support the CP cause.
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Joey Elwell
Oak Park middle school carnival fundraiser for cerebral palsy
Seventh grader Joey Keyes and the 9th Ave gang plan a two day carnival at Mystic Mansion to raise funds for cerebral palsy. Activities include fortune teller gypsy, apples, haunted house, dart game, popcorn and penny candy with a magic show and costumes. Parking to be provided near Decatur High School stadium.
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Joey
Oak Park Middle School
9Th Ave
Mystic Mansion
Steve Marshall
Tammy Anglea
Dana
Leann Sims
Charles
Dorothy
Gary McGee
Sheila Rogers
Rodney Lay
Steve
Oak Park
Decatur High School
Elwell
Athens High to add vocational wing after next year
The City Board of Education discussed a possible vocational wing addition to the two million dollar Athens High School after its completion late next year. Superintendent R Dale Weizenecker recommended the project and said he supported the plan.
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Athens High Vocational Wing
Athens
Athens High School
City Board O of Education
Supt
R. Dale Weizenecker
Board of Education
Calhoun Junior College
Weizenecker
Limestone County
C. S
Stout
Pettus
Athens highway plan stalls on U S 31 walkway
State Highway Department will not approve a pedestrian walkway over U S 31 near Athens recreation park and high school this year. Officials cite traffic flow changes from Interstate 65 opening and plan for later construction.
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Athens
State Highway Department
U.S. 31
Athens High School
Joel Pugh
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American and
Alabama Soybean Associations
Ralph Jackson
Alabama Soybean
Lt. Gov
Fred Ledfers
Vietnam
Line St. NE
Melody
Andrea
Carl Woodall
Danville
Beverly Woodall
Bannville
Anita Alexander
14Th Ave. NW
Charlies Bonney
Georgia St
Johany Brown
Ted. Blevins
Georgia Brown
Decatur
Mary Lee Campbelle
Somerville
Mary Jean Cowart
Wee
Weael
Tim Freemen
Elmer St. NE
Bill Gay
Decatur 5
Luther Gholston
13Th Ave. NW
Oscar Goodwin
Lafayette St. NW
Merion Hampton
12Th Ave. NW
Alfred Hawkins
Market St
Bobby Herring
Pinedale Trailer Ct
Abe Hicks
Holesappie
Ave. NW
Christine Holland
Poplar St. NW
Dewey Hughes
2Nd St
Infer Jones
Danville 2
Roy Luckett
Wilson St. Negal
George McNutt
Ilegal
Annie Mosely
10Th Ave. NW
Ve. NW
Thomas
Horace Narmore
Clara Ave. SE
James Nicholson
Momelie St
Jamesey
Magnolia St. E. SE
Bill Parker
Mark St
John Pickett
11Th Ave
Gertrude Pride
4Th Ave
Gonsie Slatén
Ste Hart
Otis Trammell
Church St. NW
Fletcher Turner
Mary Turner
Decatur 2
M.L. Turner
Jimmy Watson
Wison
ilegal _ airfield
Laura Woods
Decature
John Edward Phalin
Cullman County
Elkmont Park
Abracadabra
Decatur Daily
Alois Ee
Clara Keyes
Frank J. Stone
Stratford Road
Decatur General Hospital
University Hospital
Birmingham
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