Head-Scratching Over Beef and Gas Prices After Lifts
Local shoppers and merchants wrestle with uncertain beef and gasoline costs as federal controls ease. Grocers expect price shifts while gas station owners await the Cost of Living Council formula, with experts predicting possible shortages or surpluses amid lingering consumer anxiety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Stevenson
Garland Clements
Busy Bee Groceries
CPA
Hoover Blackwood
Cost of Living Council
Clements
Blackwood
Wilcox County desegregation hearing disputed by locals
In Selma, Wilcox County officials faced white parents who accused the district of pressuring white students from public schools. Superintendent Ward and former superintendent Kelly denied wrongdoing while a private academy founder described student gear transfers as a matter of ownership. Testimony covered desegregation plans, alleged property moves, and boycott pressures as the judge ordered a continuing hearing.
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Selma, Ala
Wilcox County
Morris T. Ward
Guy Kelly
C. C. McKelvey
Wilcox Academy
Wilcox County High School
Dst
Brevard Hand
Mobile
Kelly
McKelvey
Hand
Thomas L. Threadgill
James Hobbs
Butch King
Kraig Kennedy
Kim King
Nunn
Betty Crouch
Alabama Ethics Bill Faces Tight Deadline In 1973 Session
Alabama lawmakers pressed for a compromise ethics bill as the 1973 session neared adjournment. Rep. Sid McDonald predicted passage on Thursday, while a five member ad hoc panel sought a substitute bill. The Senate had already passed a tougher disclosure heavy measure. A plan to move the bill from the adverse calendar to the top via a rule change hung on House majority votes and possible suspension of rules.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
House
Sid McDonald
Marshall County
Senate
Sage Lyons
Mobile
McDonald
Doug Hale
Madison County
Lyons
Rules Committee
Parking fee questioned at 1973 West Point game
A reader asks if the 50 cent charge to park near a highway at the West Point Mortimer Jordan game is legal. Mortimer Jordan High says the donation is voluntary and not school run. refunds possible via Principal Trotter. Morgan County jury process explained by Jury Commission. judges and clerks draw from a county pool. commission appointed by the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Mortimer Jordan
T. C. Cole
Trotter
Mortimer Jordan High School
Mr. Trotter
Morgan County
D. H. Davis
Morgan County Jury Commission
Circuit Clerk’s
Sheriff’s Office
Newton B. Powell
Richard L. Handley
Tom Brindley Coggin
C. Bennett McRae
Estelle Smith
Hartselle
Shirley Shirah
Decatur
A. D. Williams
Moulton Heights
Montala Set For Elkmont Plant Start
Elkmont plans to begin construction this week on Montala Inc. first manufacturing plant in the new 90 acre park south of town. Mayor Aaron Brackeen and city council announced at a dinner at Elkmont High School. The shirt maker aims for early next year production with about 150 workers.
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Elkmont
Montala Inc
Aaron Brackeen
Elkmont High School
Montala
Elk River Development Association
Athens Woman Enjoys 3-Wheel Chopper at 67
Velma Tucker of Athens describes her three wheel Tri-Sport chopper as easy to handle economical and a joy to ride. She travels about 250 miles weekly fills the tank every three weeks and says she would not trade it for any car.
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Athens
Pasadena
Velma Tucker
Tucker
Buddy
Larry
Detroit
Emergency numbers and crisis contacts listed for Athens area
Sheriff emergency lines and crisis call numbers provided for emergencies and personal crises. Poisoning guidance suggests contacting Crisis Call Center, nearest hospital, or family physician. Dial 0 if unsure of the correct emergency number and state the emergency.
Point Mallard Sets New Mark for Season Attendance
Decatur's Point Mallard Aquatic Center, already surpassing last year's attendance, closes for 1973 after a record season. Officials report 144,047 visitors, topping 142,593 in 1972, with Saturday drawing 1,621 as the site winds down today from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Decatur
Point Mallard
Alabama
Morgan Fair Set Monday at Morgan County Fair
Decatur Jaycees prepare for the Morgan County Fair with 6 night run starting Monday at 5 p.m. Attendance could reach 35 000 to 50 000 if weather holds. Beef cattle exhibit rises to 70 head with about 200 000 in cattle value. Beauty pageants crown Miss Lawrence County Tuesday, Miss Limestone Wednesday, Miss Morgan County Thursday, then Miss Tennessee Valley Exposition Saturday. Country gospel acts headline with Buck Night Monday and Children’s Day Saturday offering free admission for 12 and under.
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Decatur Jaycees
Morgan County
Johnny’s United Show
Jaycees
James Haver
Haver
J. Hugh Looney
Looney
Lawrence County
Limestone County
Christinan Purner
Fairgrounds
Bill Dukes
Jack Green
Jeannie Seeley
Wendy Bagwell
The
Sunriters
Charlie Louvin
Dianne McCall
Phil Cottingham
L&m Blue Grass Boys
Softwinds
Charles Howard
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Giant Foods
Bob Killpatrick
Kroger
Tommy Perry
Busy Bee
Perry
Armour
Kroger’s
W.A. Stewart
Greenbriar
Joe Davis
Jimmy Dugger
U.S. 31
Pepe Rae Seuss A
Capitol
Decatur Daily
David Edwards
Sonny Turner
Highway Patrol
Cullman
Morgan Fair
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