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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1973
Page
2
Three teens in Hartselle, Alban Marsh and Johnny Barnett both 19, were charged with grand larceny for an Aug 12 burglary at a home on Chapel Hill Road. Most stolen items were recovered from a basement, including a tent and fishing gear.
HARTSELLE The State Health Department notified the city that its landfill must meet state standards by month’s end. Mayor John D. Long said inspectors found inadequate cover material and a formal recommendations letter is due this week while the city has begun hauling more cover. He noted the county operates the site and questioned why the state acted now.
Decatur High School senior David Seymour, 16, tried out as quarterback for coach Earl Webb's Red Raiders last Friday and says he liked the experience. The newspaper notes his attempt in a light, promotional tone.
David Seymour, in his first game at quarterback, starred for Decatur High School Red Raiders against Bradshaw, throwing 152 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for two more and amassing 250 yards total offense. He credited nerves and a young team but praised coach Webb and the squad's improving play as they eye Athens High School. Bill Doty, Bradshaw head coach, can verify Seymour's standout performance.
TVA officials report losses from regional forest fires fell to under one eighth of 1 percent last year from a peak of 10 percent four decades ago. The reduction follows the TVA regional resource development plan started in the 1930s, with state forestry agencies aiding fire control and protection now covering almost all private forest land. The program cut average fire size from 171 acres to about 11, and last year saw record protection and the fewest acres burned in TVA history.
TVA officials say scattered showers could cut electrical needs after last week’s near record demand of 17.56 million kilowatts. The system met all firm power needs during a late August heat wave but cut back for some interruptible industrial customers. Delivering 1.15 million kilowatts of emergency power Tuesday, TVA aided Northeast and Southeast systems while maintaining seasonal exchanges with neighbors. The report notes 2.06 million kilowatts tied to interstate exchanges and emphasizes limited reserve capacity this week.
In Limestone County, a couple living near Piney Chapel School was charged with possession of marijuana not for personal use. Officers found two marijuana plants, four and a half pounds of fresh marijuana, pipes, and paraphernalia at their home. Each posted 1300 bond. A 21-year-old Athens man was also charged with possession and posted 1000 bond.
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