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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1971

Page

5

Back Pat Saves Ulcers Says Psychologist

Washington report to the American Psychological Association cites Dr. Jay M. Weiss of Rockefeller University noting rat tests support the idea ulcers aren’t solely caused by fear or emotion. A pat on the back from a wife or coworkers may help executives avoid ulcers by reducing stress.

Washington New York American Psychological Association Jay M. Weiss Rockefeller University Weiss

Labor Leaders Chap at Political Labor Day Calls

Labor leaders across states criticize wage price freeze in Nixon plan. Salvatore Camelio urges fair sacrifice while Illinois AFL-CIO head cautions against hasty judgments. Miles Stanley says labor bears policy burden and calls for broader sacrifice. Michigan AFL-CIO chief William Marshall urges mobilization to oppose Nixon policies before Labor Day 1971.

Camp David Salvatore Camelio Massachusetts State Labor Council Michigan Afl-Cio William Marshall

Tragic Outward Bound trek ends in hypothermia death

Pamela Sullivan perished while on an Outward Bound course after a subfreezing, windy trek through snow and mountains near Cougar Dam east of Eugene. Vern Bush and others backtracked the route until he found her at Chambers Lake. The medical examiner cited hypothermia as the cause, noting the group had shelter and food but weather and moisture caused the fatal chill.

Cougar Dam Eugene Miss Sullivan Vern Bush Vern Pamela Chambers Lake Richards Pam Air National Guard Deschutes County

Alaska Jet Crash Near Juneau Kills Passengers During Approach

Rescuers worked through the night to reach a jet wreck in rugged terrain while FAA shut airspace within five miles. Most victims are believed Alaskan. Governor activated National Guard to help set up a temporary morgue in Juneau. The 727 struck a 3,500 foot ridge as it neared the Howard Intersection holding area.

Federal Aviation Administer Richard Adams Redmond Wash Juneau Municipal Howard Orville Gano Flight Standards District Office FAA Juneau Gano Mendenhall Peninsula Alaska Airlines Howard Intersection

Calendar Of Events Today In Hartselle And Nearby

Local clubs and organizations hold meetings and events across Morgan County. Events include World War I veterans gatherings at the American Legion Home, fossil talks by David Gass, a Decatur Civic Theater tryout wrap up, Bloodmobile at First United Methodist Church, and garden club trips to Hirshlea r Gardens.

Hartselle Morgan County American Legion Huntsville Gem and Mineral Society Madison David Gass First United Methodist Church Canal and Lafayette Streets

Weekend Alabama accidents claim multiple lives

A Birmingham child drowned at Rocky Branch near Tuscaloosa while riding on an adult’s back. Eight year old Steven Eatmen died. In Tallapoosa County, Donald Hawse, 20, of Alexander City, was killed when his car left the road and he was thrown clear. Other weekend victims include Jeffrey Dollar, 9, Fort Payne. Susie Farnel, 78, Mobile. Coy Johnson, 22, Florence. Joe Carter, 51, Birmingham. Harry Black, 25, Thomasville. and L. N. Warren, 53, Anniston. The AP notes these Labor Day period deaths from 6 p.m. Friday to midnight Monday.

Birmingham Rocky Branch Tuscaloosa Steven Eatmen Donald Hawse Alexander City Tallapoosa Jeffrey Dollar Fort Payne Susie Farnel Mobile Coy Johnson Florence Joe Carter Harry Black Thomasville L. N. Warren Anniston Associated Press Alabama

Mother Of Former State Aide Dies in Tennessee

Mrs. Sallie Johnston Ingram, Centre resident and widow of Robert B. Ingram Sr., died in a Chattanooga hospital. Her son, Robert B. Ingram Jr., was Alabama state finance director and former Montgomery Advertiser capitol reporter, now publisher of South magazine. Survived by two daughters and a brother.

Centre. Ala Robert B. Ingram Sr Centre Robert B. Ingram Jr Chattanooga, Tenn Ingram Sallie Johnston Montgomery Albert Brewer State Capitol The Montgomery Advertiser South Magazine B. M. Lydie Huntsville Gordon B. Jones Chattanooga Lance Johnston Andalusia

Two Teenagers Injured In One Car Crash East Of Hartselle

State troopers said two Somerville youths Thomas I. Mason 17 and Jimmy M. Burks 17 were injured in a Sunday one car accident on Six Mile Road east of Hartselle. They were treated at Pineview Hospital according to hospital officials.

Hartselle Somerville Here Six Mile Rd Thomas I. Mason Jimmy M. Burks Pineview Hospital Decatur Kenneth Ray Hawkins Gordon Dr Cecil Segler 5Th Ave 3Rd Ave John Lee Patrick 11Th Ave William Jimmy Smith Patrick Smith Decatur General Hospital

Moulton Man Garners Gunshot Treatment at Decatur General

Moulton resident Jack Parker Gillespie was treated for minor gunshot wounds at Decatur General Hospital. Sheriff Dan Ligon said no charges have been filed.

Moulton Jack Parker Gillespie Decatur General Hospital Dan Ligon Ligon

Blacks Urged To Move South

Dr. John Cashin, chairman of the National Democratic Party of Alabama, urged a mass reverse migration of Black voters from the North to the South to boost political control of states. He contended 200,000 to 400,000 new Southern Black voters per state could transform politics more than past gains.

New York Times News Service Newark N.J John Cashin National Democratic Party of Alabama Huntsville Cashin Congress of African People West Kinney Junior High School New York City George Wallace NDPA Democratic Party

Boy 11 Hurt After Motorcycle Car Collision

An 11 year old Danville boy Victor D Kelso was injured when the motor bike he rode collided with a car on Out Hill Road south of Moulton. The driver was 18 year old Howard E Coker of Danville. Kelso was treated at Lawrence County Hospital.

Moulton Danville Out Hill Rd Here Victor D. Kelso Howard E. Coker Kelso Lawrence County Hospital

Five arrested in attempted burglary at VEW Post 4190

Morgan County deputies report five suspects were taken into custody Sunday night for an attempted burglary at VEW Post 4190. Adults Phillip G. Partlow and Lou Ann St. John, both 18 from Falkville, are jailed on $750 bonds each. three juveniles were sent to juvenile authorities.

Flint VEW Morgan County Phillip G. Partlow Lou Ann St. John Falkville Miss St. John Partlow

Mobile desegregation plan backed by officials and groups

Mobile leaders and lawmakers sign on to a consent decree desegregation plan moving 6 300 students into integrated schools. The plan aims for a 65 35 white to black balance, avoids new quotas, and ends litigation for three years amid broad civic and religious support.

Mobile John L. May Ministerial Association of Mobile Chamber of Commerce League of Women Voters Mobile Register Mobile Press Mobile Beacon

Sellers To Head Scouting Program

City wide scouting night set for September 16 with Sellers as chairman. The two hour event at city elementary schools aims to recruit boys eight to eighteen and involve parents. Cub Scout and Boy Scout programs to be discussed. Over 400 new members expected.

Curtis Sellers Tennessee Valley Council Boy Scouts of America Sellers Hle

Hillsboro Man Granted Bond After Moonshine Still Seizure

Jack Stover, 61, Hillsboro, was released on $1,000 bond after being charged with possession of a still. Deputies Grady Sanderson and Jamie Jett seized two moonshine whisky stills and 60 gallons of moonshine in the area, according to Deputy Tom Ligon.

Hillsboro Jack Stover Lawrence County Tom Ligon Ligon Stover Grady Sanderson Jamie Jett

Seven Elk River Cabins Burglarized

Limestone County Sheriff M. W. Evans said burglars struck seven cabins on Elk River this weekend. Five cabins were burglarized at Beechwood Subdivision and two at Elk Estates. Details were not known this morning.

Athens Elk River Limestone County M. W Buddy) Evans

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Frank Carey Ussr Perry Soviet Union Kettering Northamptonshire Plesetsk Archangel Larry McNair R. L. Crumpton Morgan County Board of Registrars Coffey Joe Wheeler Blanche Jones City All W.S.C.S Central United Methodist Church Mildred Taylor Rhodisa Gayle P. Geron W Css Decatur Civic Theater Riverside School Auditorium Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple St. John’s Episcopal Church McCullough Christian Women’s Fellowship Floyd Corbin Small Business Administration Acuff Bob Wallace Ave Riverside Morgan- Lawrence American Association of University Women State National Bank Ninth Street Methodist Church Russell Davis Green Thumb Garden Club Gateway Shopping Center Hirshlear Gardens Decatur Assemly No. 26 Order of Rainbow Royal Arch Masons Greenthumb Garden Club Decatur Shrine Club Tan-On- 4Th St Mobilians Wallace Prichard Prichard Park Algernon Cooper NAACP Harold Ray Collins Board of School Cooper
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