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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1971

Page

2

Outlaws Motorcycle Club Arrests in Talladega

About 200 members of The Outlaws motorcycle club were arrested at dawn in Talladega Alabama after reports of assaults robberies and possible clashes with rivals Galloping Geese and Pagans. Officers found 42 pistols 23 rifles and other weapons. 40 women were detained as possessions.

Talladega Ala Col. W. L. Allen Alabama Public Safety Director Allen Alabama Birmingham

First residents settle into Lurleen Wallace Center cottages

Amid construction and furniture shortages the first group of Partlow State School students moves into Cottage One at Lurleen Wallace Developmental Center. Staff enthusiasm remains high as three shifts of house parents prepare for ongoing needs and new classes begin. A boy frets over a misplaced Johnny Rivers record while others adapt to the home like setting.

Lurleen B. Wallace Developmental Center Partlow State School Tuscaloosa Buddy Puckett Cottage Life Joseph Gallagher Developmental Center Dr. Gallagher Johnny Rivers Partlow

Housing and care arrangements for students in Decatur

Dr. Gallagher announced Friday that the second cabin and two others will be populated by transfers from Partlow later this month and in October. Furnishings are on order and borrowed bedroom furniture from the University supports the cottages. A Sunday school class will be conducted for students under the Decatur Ministerial Association. Parents travel from a 13 county North Alabama region to be closer to home, with weekend visits encouraged.

Gallagher Partlow University Decatur Ministerial Association North Alabama Dr. Gallagher

No TVA Rate Change Seen for Oct-Dec Quarter

The Tennessee Valley Authority states no rate adjustment is needed for the October to December quarter after a quarterly review. Directors indicated no increase or decrease in power rates is implied by current revenues and costs under the wage price guidelines.

Tennessee Valley Authority TVA Nixon

Error in caption claims hoop snake in Decatur Daily photo

A Sunday photo in The Decatur Daily misidentified a snake held by Le Allen of Somerville as a hoop snake. There is no documented evidence of such a snake accompanying the image.

the Decatur Daily LE. Allen Somerville

Second arrest in Moulton school bus shop theft case

Moulton Police arrested John W. Rogers 53 Owen's Crossroad Friday on second degree burglary charges linked to a theft at the Lawrence County School Bus Shop. A truck with welding equipment tires oil mirrors and other parts tied to the break in was found at Rogers home. Earlier Charles Brezeale Gurley 2 was arrested Wednesday. Most stolen goods have been recovered and both suspects remain jailed.

Moulton Lawrence County James Farris John W. Rogers Owen Rogers Farris Charles Brezeale Gurley

Council Reschedules Meeting After Labor Day Holiday

The city council, originally set for tonight, is postponed due to Labor Day. It will meet next Monday at 7 p.m. in city hall, with standard schedule noting meetings on the first Monday at 7 p.m. and the third Monday at 10 a.m.

City Hall

Emergency numbers and crisis contacts listed for Alabama counties

The page compiles emergency lines for Decatur and surrounding counties. It includes Highway Patrol in Decatur, Fire Department, Sheriff's offices for Morgan Limestone Athens Lawrence Cullman, and a Crisis Call Center for personal crises and poisoning. It advises dialing 0 for uncertain emergencies and notes after hours numbers.

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Man Charged In Liquor Case At Lawrence County

A 40-year-old Russellville man Cecil William Scott was charged with transporting 600 cases of beer and 6 cases of whisky. He was released Sunday on $1,000 bond after deputies seized a rented trailer four miles west of here on Alabama 157.

Lawrence County Moulton Russellville Cecil William Scott Tom Ligon Ligons Scott Deps Grady Sanderson Jamie Jett Here Alabama

Heart disease blamed for large share of last year’s deaths

Diseases of the heart accounted for 38.4 percent of deaths in the previous year, signaling a leading cause of mortality. The statistic underscores health trends and the impact of cardiovascular conditions on the community.

Camp ASCCA aims to build Lake Martin facility with civic group support

Civic Clubs of Alabama join the Alabama Society for Crippled Children and Adults to back Camp ASCCA a recreation and rehabilitation facility on Lake Martin Rotary International District 688 backs the project Endorsements come from Civitan North Alabama Jayceettes and Kiwanis Alabama District The campaign chairman W E Todd of Wetumpka says the goal is 12 million to aid people with handicaps and provide adjustment services Dial 353 4612.

Civic Clubs of Alabama Alabama Society For Crippled Children and Adults ASCCA Lake Martin Rotary International District 688 Rotary International North Alabama Civitan International Jayceettes Kiwanis International Alabama Society W. E. Todd Wetumpka

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Lurleen B. Wallace Developmental Center By Faye Brewington Faye Brewington Walla Dan Ligon Hilda Terry Lawrence Council Highway Patrol Decatur Fire Department Morgan County Limestone County Sheriff Athens Cullman Decatur Daily Canal St David Smith Roger Allred Summerlane Smith Allred DIAL
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