FBI crime report shifts tone on violent crime rise
Attorney General John N Mitchell released FBI uniform crime data showing a 7 percent slowdown in violent crime increases in major cities during the first quarter of 1970 and a 3 percent rate for the nation. Subsequent releases revealed a 13 percent rise in crime. Justice Department spokesman Jack W Hushen said releases vary as divisions supply material and emphasis shifts.
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FBI
Mitchell
Bureau
Jack W. Hushen
Justice Department
Calley Murder Conviction Reduced Amid Trial Conflicts
Bailey notes Calley’s life sentence for My Lai killings was cut to 20 years by a convening authority. He warns against conflicting testimony between Calley’s trial and Medina's and declines to elaborate on potential issues.
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Bailey
Calley
Cailey
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Lawnmower Found After Reported Theft Near Ratliffs
Police removed a lawnmower from a garage rear after an employee believed it was stolen. Officers located the mower behind Ratliffs Garage at 8th Street and 6th Avenue SE.
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Ratliffs
8Th St
6Th Ave
UAB honors Decatur student Linda Pack with degree and certificate
Linda Pack of Decatur earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in June. She received a certificate of proficiency this summer from the Department of Physical Therapy in the School of Community and Allied Health Resources.
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Birmingham
Linda Pack
Decatur
University of Alabama
Milton Pack
Brookmeade St
Linda
Department of Physical Therapy
School of
Community and Allied Health Resources
UAB
Limestone School Stands Against Enrollment Refusal
Limestone officials pledge to keep bus routes and zones while not turning away students pending court orders. Owens Junior High reports 20 students enrolled from outside the attendance zone, amid halls that some parents refuse to vacate for busing. Other Limestone schools report similar tensions as the federal case moves forward.
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Owens Junior High School
Owens
West Limestone
Elkmont
Limestone County
Federal
Reapportionment Talks Stir Alabama Counties
Harris warns a 98 000 per senator limit could make Morgan Lawrence district too large with 103 500. plans explore combining counties or linking parts to Morgan. Legislature or court action unclear, with 1972 reelection risk if no plan. Decatur Chamber promotes Discover Decatur via AV presentation. Democratic leaders blast Nixon package as unfair to common folk.
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Limestone
Lauderdale County
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Lawrence
Harris
Morgan-Lawrence
Morgan County
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Pierre Pelham
Mobile
George Wallace
Miss Civitan International Vickie Gibson of Arab
Vickie Gibson of Arab named Miss Civitan International at a Civitan convention in Arlington Texas. She is North Alabama Civitan Collegiate District representative and will serve as official hostess for Civitan functions nationally. She also chairs the group’s mental retardation projects for the coming year.
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Hills Chapel Church revival and local gatherings announced
Activities include a Hills Chapel Church of God revival Sunday to Sept 19 with Rev J L Knight from Gadsden. NARFE chapter 736 meets at Decatur Inn 11 a.m. A county Medical Assistants pool party at Dottie Reeves 1908 Azalea Cr SW Saturday 7 p.m. and more community events listed with picnics and workshops.
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National Association of Retired Federal Employees
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Decatur Inn
In County
Dottie Reeves
Back Yard
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DHS Instructors Cited In National Publication
Two Decatur High School instructors Eva Nell Hunter and Earl Morris were named Leaders of American Secondary Education for 1971. Ray Warth said the national honor reflects professional and civic achievement. Hunter teaches computer sciences and Algebra II, Morris directs physical education and athletics.
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Ray Warth
Warth
Eva Nell Hunter
Earl Morris
Hunter
University of Southern Mississippi
University of Alabama
Kappa Delta Phi National Education Honorary Society
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