TVA Asked For Model City Funding
Athens officials and Elk River Development leaders meet TVA advisory board in Knoxville to seek 4.7 million dollars for a revolving fund to launch the Elk River model city near Elkmont. The plan covers 1,800 acres for nine future communities in Limestone, Giles, and Lincoln counties with about 2,500 residents planned.
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Athens
Bobby Higgins
Limestone County Commission
Thomas Lee Hammons
Elk River Development
Knoxville
Tennessee Valley Authority
Elkmont
Mack Maples
ERDA
Ardmore
TVA
Maples
Elk River
Limestone County
Giles
Lincoln County
Tennessee
Fire Hall Work Bids Opened
Soley Construction Co of Decatur submitted the low base bid Thursday of 8341 for alterations to Fire Station Number One on Gordon Dr at a bid opening at city hall. J E Johnson and Co bid 8856 and State Construction Co 9207. The work includes raising ceilings and beams, adding columns, removing a roll up door, raising a lintel and installing metal doors to fit a snorkel fire truck. Bids to be considered Monday at the city council meeting.
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Soley Construction Co
Decatur
Gordon Dr
City Hall
Volunteer Army Working But Can Improve Callaway
Redstone Arsenal Alabama Secretary of the Army Howard Callaway says the volunteer army is functioning well but can be enhanced with educational opportunities meaningful service and pay improvements. He notes high school graduates enlist at 70 percent and stresses inclusivity and discipline while denying a current draft plan.
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Redstone Arsenal
Secretary of the Army
Howard
Bo) Callaway
Callaway
Army
Alabama
Huntsville
Anniston
Ft. McClellan
Four Thousand Raised For Antique Dealer Auction Aid
More than 300 people packed an auction barn north of Decatur to aid hospital bills for G. C. Gentry, the antique dealer assaulted in July. About $4,000 was raised, items sold included sugar packages, a cherry cupboard, brass beds, a gold bracelet, and an antique typewriter. Johnny Foster, 19, pled guilty to the robbery and received a life sentence.
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Decatur
G. C. Gentry
Gentry
Frank Hudson
Decatur Antique Dealers Association
Bank St
Johnny Foster
Cashin St. NW
Tom Coggin
Alabama legislature overrides veto on wine sales in three counties
The Alabama Legislature votes to override Gov. Wallace and approve sale of table wine in grocery stores in Jefferson, Montgomery, and Tuscaloosa counties, following earlier action affecting Mobile County. The move comes as lawmakers sustain vetoes in a session-wide push.
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Montgomery
Ala
Jefferson, Montgomery
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
George C. Wallace
Mobile County
Crisis Help and Emergency Numbers Night Hours
Information lists the Crisis Call Center number 355-8000 for personal crises and possible poisoning. It advises calling a hospital or family physician if needed and dialing 0 for operator assistance when unsure of the emergency number. Includes note that all departments operate with Athens nights and holidays.
Coggin Sets Three Trials for Sept 24 in Morgan County
Morgan County Circuit Judge Tom B. Coggins set three cases for trial on September 24. Named defendants include Bobby Joe Schull on rape charges, David Speakmen on unlawful sale of methylenchozy amphetamine charges, and Marvin R. Hicks on burglary. Continued were Joseph Borah Jr. for robbery pending psychiatric eval, Mike Thompson for unlawful marijuana sale, Helen Faye Shell for unlawful marijuana sale, Faron Weeks for unlawful methamphetamine sale, and Roy Williams for robbery, with youthful offender petitions under investigation.
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Morgan County
Tom B. Coggins
Bobby Joe Schull
David Speakmen
Marvin R. Hicks
Joseph Borah Jr
Mike Thompson
Helen Faye Shell
Faron Weeks
Roy Williams
Kidney patient chooses life with dialysis over death
In 1971 Joe Chandler, a Decatur Ice Co. employee, faced a choice between dying within years or having his diseased kidneys removed and undergoing lifelong dialysis in Birmingham. After surgery, he endured lengthy trips, received support from bosses Fred Osborn and Buck Lipscomb, and adapted at work. He spent recovery with family, refined fishing, and urged others to opt for removal when necessary.
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Joe Chandler
Decatur Ice Co
Buck Lipscomb
Chandler
Veterans’ Hospital
Decatur
Birmingham
Fred) Osborn
Osborn
Ice Company
Kidney Transplant From Cadaver to Chandler Report
After weeks of study and preparation a kidney from a cadaver was transplanted into Chandler. Three months later he remains disabled but shows recovery. He did not feel pain but experienced dizziness weakness and swollen feet. He may return to work when doctors say. Lipscomb noting Chandler's five years of service calls his absence a hardship.
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Chandler
Lipscomb
Morgan County Clerk Cleo Teague Receives Meritorious Service Award
Morgan County Circuit Clerk Cleo D Teague was awarded the Meritorious Service Award by the Passport Office of the Department of State for cooperation in accepting passport applications. The award, established in July 1971 by Passport Office Director Frances G Knight, recognizes county officers aiding the Passport Office.
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Morgan County
Cleo D Teague
Teague
Passport Office
Department of State
Frances G. Knight
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Alva Blair
Blair
4Th Ave
J. E. Johnson and Co
State Construction Co
Deer Springs
Flint
County
Agnes Baggett
Kiwanis Club
John E. Wilks
Kiwanis
Baggett
Treasury
The
Linda Parham
Decatur Daily
Coggin
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