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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1971
Page
2
Guest editorial calls for flexible leadership from Gov. George Wallace as Alabama lawmakers face a jammed session. It warns that skipping a possible special session could delay reapportionment, redistricting, and tax ad valorem equalization, risking federal court intervention and harming mental health funding.
Local morning cloudiness gives way to afternoon and evening thundershowers today. Friday high reached 84 to 88 degrees with a low around 76, while tonight’s low near 67 to 71 and Sunday’s high again 84 to 88. Climate data show no precipitation Friday, month total 1.66 inches, year total 39.01 inches, 1.51 inches above normal.
NASA officials at Marshall Space Flight Center canceled a Friday planned balloon launch intended to study Saturn due to a camera failure. A new launch date will be announced.
Merv Griffin asked CBS to release him from his late night host contract, a Griffin spokesman said. Hollywood Reporter reported Griffin wants out, with Metromedia Producers Corp. negotiating for a syndicated talk show and Griffin considering the offer.
Alabama Governor George Wallace denies reports he plans to deploy state troopers to move seven white girls from Hope Hall in Montgomery to a largely white school further away. He says no specific plan exists and cites a broader review of busing orders and an antibusing bill passed by the Alabama House.
Randall Brown and Tullie Brown of Decatur were injured Friday in a traffic accident near Lacon. They were taken to Hartselle Hospital for treatment of lacerations. No other details were immediately available.
West Limestone hosts Clements High School as Ralph Gill, a 6-0, 180- pound sophomore-turned-senior, overcomes injuries to contribute to a 26 to 0 win. Coach Johnny Black praises his resilience and return timeline, noting Gill’s quickness and strong attitude on the line.
Coach Black praises Gill as a potential top flight athlete despite two-year injuries and a late leg break that slowed him last season. He will miss Thursdays game for Clements against Ardmore but will attend with crutches. The piece also covers state LEPA audits in Montgomery and contract approvals tied to Governor Brewer’s term.
The page lists emergency phone numbers for Decatur Limestone Morgan Athens Lawrence Cullman and county sheriff lines plus the Crisis Call Center 355-8000. It advises dialing 0 to reach an operator with nature of emergency and notes holiday hours at 353-4739.
Frank Potts, ABC Board Chairman, told The Decatur Daily he supports Puttett for the Auburn trusteeship but the governor may still decide. A Wallace cabinet member said the governor has nearly decided to keep Collier on the board for at least two more years. Collier, head of Mutual Savings Life, was first named by former Gov. Folsom. Collier says he remains a trustee. Wallace can appoint until a successor is named for a 12 year term, needing Senate confirmation.
McRae described traffic court costs averaging about 35 dollars with many pleads guilty and fines as low as 5 dollars. He warned the system harms the judiciary and the county and urged future changes to ease the court workload. He urged understanding from defendants facing the new load on court personnel.
Friday night on Royal Avenue in the city center was quiet except for armored cars and soldiers with submachine guns. Friday’s shootings provoked anger among government officials. Veitch was the Ulster Defense Regiment’s second fatality in recent weeks. The 4,200 member UDR includes 700 Catholics and patrols the border and guards police stations.
The study compiled by Criminal Justices urged a black clad night police force under Wallace’s guidance. Davis, upon becoming LEPA director, removed that section from the plan.
MONTGOMERY The appointment of Decatur banker Hugh C. Parker Jr to the Alabama Commission of Higher Education has been announced by Gov George Wallace Parker is executive vice president and director of State National Bank and a former educator at West Point and the University of Alabama Gadsden extension center He is one of nine members serving an eight year term on the commission created by the 1969 legislature for advising on funding and expansion of state supported colleges and universities Parker belongs to St Johns Episcopal Church Burningtree Decatur Country Club and The Club in Birmingham.
A Hartselle physician Dr. W. H. Block was injured Friday when two cars collided on U S 31. He was taken to Pineview Hospital and listed in good condition. police had not released further details at the time.
Police recovered six stolen tires from a bedroom at 502 Canal in a quiet, middle aged to retired neighborhood. Officers Reed, DeLones, James and Sgt. Cook assisted in the raid as investigators counted items at headquarters including tape players, a radio, 10 tool boxes, tools, about 60 tape cartridges, 15 cans of oil and three empty suitcases. Smith described the residence as comfortably furnished.
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