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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1972
Page
6
An open house tours the colonial design Shelton Funeral Home today from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. as the service begins operations on Beltline Road.
In Cullman Mrs. Charlotte Miller faces incumbent L. J. Carr for place four in Tuesday’s runoff. Hartselle voters choose between Millard O Bar and David Buckelew for place two and Pat Houston for place four. Falkville races include mayor and place three council seat between J Wade Tomlinson Ronald Livingston Jack McCraig and Billy McDonald. Moulton has no runoff as August results decided all council seats and mayor. Officials expect light turnout across the districts.
The Arrowhead Boy Scout District schedules a 7:30 p.m. Thursday roundtable at Central United Methodist Church educational building. Jerry Troxler district scout executive will unveil a new program for Scouts and outline training for Scoutmasters and committeemen, required to advance under new guidelines. Arley Downs camping and activity chair will discuss a fall camporee.
Morgan County Sheriff reports no additional arrests Saturday after 10 arrests on Friday for selling drugs from marijuana to heroin. Authorities anticipate more than 20 may be charged as indictments from the Morgan County grand jury Thursday drive the investigation forward.
Syrian planes intercepted within sight of Israeli motorists near the Sea of Galilee. An intruder was hit and a second engagement is not verified. Israel says a missile boat sank an Arab guerrilla boat off Lebanese waters. Wafa reports an Israeli boat sunk off the Israeli coast during the same period.
At 7 45 p m Tuesday a senior general moved from the Israeli Olympic Village dormitory to observe exit routes as the Palestinian raid leader exited with a German escort below Building 31. The senior officer was five feet away when the two men left the area.
Morgan County fair week features Miss Limestone County pageant Sego Brothers and Naomi gospel group and Bantam cattle judging 9 30 a m. Thursday brings Morgan County night with beauty pageant Urel Albert Grand Ole Opry performances Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper Friday. Saturday includes Children's Day 9 a m to 2 p m and Miss Tennessee Valley Exposition finals at 8 p m rides half price for Children under 12 free booths judged by Homeakers clubs Jaycees and Alabama Sheriff's Boys' Ranch boosters benefiting Punkin Center ranch.
Former classmates will gather at Mt. Tabor Methodist Church for the Mt. Tabor School reunion with John Sparkman attending. Attendees will bring food baskets and lunch will be served at noon. Sherry Lee Porter plans to enroll as a Bryan College junior in Dayton, Tenn.
Gov. West steps aside allowing Wallace to become conference vice chair, marking a shift from a prior bipartisan rule. Governors trusted Wallace on issues and invited him to host the 1973 meeting in Alabama as he builds influence within the Democratic Party. Analysts cite Wallace's presidential bid and broader appeal as key factors shaping the change. Miss Wisconsin Terry Anne Meeuwsen is named Miss America 1972 after a 50‑contestant field.
Sergio de la Paz told the Governor's Committee on Capital Punishment that restoring capital punishment would bring justice for his daughter Diana who was abducted from a Tampa shopping center in 1971 and found buried near the University of South Florida. Roy Carroll Paulk, once sentenced to death for the slaying, now serves life after the Florida Supreme Court vacated the death sentence following a U S Supreme Court ruling. De la Paz spoke in a Hillsborough County courtroom expressing his belief that justice has failed him twice.
A group of Avon residents has organized Avon Referral Service to assist neighbors. Members offer babysitting, listening, referrals, meals, and other aid. Their first activity is sending mail with emergency numbers and contacts for distress help.
A woman faced an unwelcome raccoon in her garage and called the Lorain County Metropolitan Park System to handle the issue. The group sent staff to safely remove the animal and resolve the disturbance.
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