Alabama releases list of 25 most dangerous road sections
The Alabama Office of Highway and Traffic Safety identifies top danger spots from an 18 month study covering Jan 1 1971 to July 1 1972. Rural roads account for two thirds of fatalities with multiple segments across Baldwin, Montgomery, Greene, Lauderdale, and other counties cited for high deaths per mile.
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Montgomery
Ala
State Office of Highway and Traffic Safety
OHTS
Alabama
Robert Evans
OHST
Evans
Baldwin County
Citronelle
Washington County
Clayhatchee
Alabama 14
Eutaw
Greene County
U.S. 43
Jackson
Wagarville
U.S
Jasper
Birmingham
Decatur Man Hosts Japanese Roomie During Reunion Visit
Kenichi Yamamoto, once Auburn University economics student in 1950, returns to Decatur after 22 years. He stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Al R. Matthews, toured Huntsville Space Center, Matthews Machine Co., visited Tuskegee and Talladega, spoke to a high school class in Alexander City, and plans further study and travel in the U.S. before visiting Illinois.
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Kenichi Yamamoto
Toky
Decatur
Auburn University
Linda Parham
United States
al R. Matthews
Yamamoto
Aoyama Gakuin University
Tokyo
Matthews
Auburn
Alabama
Magnolia Hall
Butl
Alexander City
Birmingham
Tuskeegee
Talladega
Billy Graham
Atlanta
Matthews Machine Co
Huntsville Space and Aeronautics Center
Coliseum and
Haley Center
London
New York
University of Illinois
Iku
University of Michigan
Pt. Mallard
Caves
First
University of Kyoto
Yokohama Specie Bank
Japan
Action requests and job addresses from E DECATUR DAILY letters
Readers seek help with civic action and employment. Questions cover George McGovern rumors denied, addresses for Six Flags Over Georgia Opryland USA and Disney World postings, and UNICEF card orders. Answers provide verifiable facts and mailing addresses for each inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Six Flags Over
Georgia
Opryland USA
Disney
World
Florida
Phillis Hinton
Decatur
Six Flags
Emergency numbers for Alabama counties and crisis center contact
The Decatur Daily lists emergency contacts for Morgan Limestone and Lawrence counties. It includes 911 in Hartselle and regional numbers 353-0631 353-6256 for emergencies, 232-1530 and 974-8782, plus Crisis Call Center 355-8000 for personal crises or poisoning. Dial 0 for operator if unsure.
Finishing Touch Added To Bank S Outer Wall
Decatur historic bank house gains new exterior south wall as Standfield Wrecking Co completes work after removing the adjacent American Legion Home. Urban renewal erased riverboat era shops. weatherproofing prompted rebrickwork by Florence firm.
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Decatur
Standfield Wrecking Co
Florence
American Legion
State Bank
Decatur Housing Authority
Florence Company
Legion Home
Aycock
Nevilles
Bank
Bank Building Carriageway Wing Sparks Preservation Debate
Restoration architects date the carriageway to 1880s or 1890s, not the bank’s 1936 dedication. They note door workmanship misled earlier dating and discuss transferring ownership to the city for preservation with St John’s Episcopal Church and American Legion Post 15 playing roles.
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Douglas Fuller
American Legion Post 15
St. John’s Episcopal Church
St. John’s
Fair Highlights Morgan County Fair Events and Beauty Pageants
Morgan Limestone and Lawrence counties host a six day Decatur fair with Miss Tennessee Valley Exposition preliminaries. Winners crowned Sept 12 13 and 14 proceed to final Sept 16 alongside nightly entertainment and judging. Forty Lurleen B. Wallace Center students attend the I R A Championship Rodeo tonight.
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Morgan
Limestone
Lawrence Counties
Morgan County
Decatur
Lawrence County
Limestone County
Lurleen B. Wallace Developmental Center
I.R.A
Southeastern Horse Center
Horse Center
Locklear
Alabama Country Music Association
Somerville
Clayton Delaney
Jesus
Lego Brothers
Naomi
Segos
James Sego
W. R. Sego
R. C. Taylor
Eddie Crook
Songs of Faith
Ure Albert
Grand Ole Opry
Grand Ole Cooper
North Alabama
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U.S. 72
Killen
Lauderdale County
Moulton
Athens
Union Town
Selma
Prichard
Loxley
Harpersville
Troy
Midland City
Bessemer
U.S. 31
U.S. 29
Brewton
Lisman
Mt. Sterling
U.S. 331
Opp
Kimberly
Alabama 69
Stuartsville
Mississippi Line
Demopolis
Greenville
Decatur Man
Roomie
Decatur Daily
Mississippi
George McGovern
Coward
W. Gillespie
McGovern
Unicef
United States Committee For Unicef
East 38Th St
N. Y
Highway Patrol
Hartselle
Collman
THE
Aihetter Oe
Bank House
Bank St
Veterans Post
Lee
WPA
Legion Auxilliary
Neville
Tommy Goode
Diana Aycock
Iti
Goode
Fairgrounds
Fair Board
Bill Locklear
Bill Dukes
Steve and the
Full House
Mountaineers
Sam and
Annie Taylor
Rachel Mayfield
Tom T. Hall
Hall
Mercury Records
Harper Valley
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