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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1972
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Eugene Russell return to Decatur after 35 years away. They left in 1937 and retired in Midland Texas choosing Decatur as home again. The Russells, North Alabama natives, seek proximity to relatives including daughter Jean Velvin in Greensboro North Carolina.
Libby Jarvinen recounts Mr and Mrs Russell aged around 70 moving with Tippy a Boston bull to a Lafayette Street apartment in Decatur They left a six room Midland Texas home for four rooms and say they feel back home in a familiar St Johns Episcopal neighborhood They call themselves gypsies camping and plan no more houses after their long life in Texas and move to sit in Decatur
A federal grand jury here returned eighty seven indictments on Thursday. Among those charged are three with preparing fraudulent income tax returns: Rev. A. C. Huguley of Anniston with 24 counts, Early B. Rogers of Birmingham with 32 counts, and Henry C. Pallard of Birmingham with 30 counts. Arraignments are set for November 3.
County Judge C Bennett McRae granted five years probation to a Neel man who pleaded guilty to possession of growing marijuana after deputies seized 143 plants from a garden behind his home last July. Another man received six months earlier in hearings for possession of marijuana and paraphernalia, with probation extended to two years and a $100 fine on two counts. A fourth man was denied probation and ordered to pay costs after a 12 month sentence.
Supt Curtis Sellers calls the plan a first for the state a cooperative effort between Decatur public schools and the University of Alabama and the University of Montevallo to give teachers six hours of graduate credit this year through inservice programs. More than teachers are expected to enroll in subject area courses alongside two universities this fall. The district will offer three college credit graduate options this year including administration and special education courses.
Former Haleyville officer Donnie Allen starts with Moulton Police on a 0 day trial. He replaces Ray Smith who left to join Alabama Flour Mill, according to Mayor H. A. Alexander.
Cullman County Coroner David Moss rules the death of 46 year old James T. Manning at a home construction site as self inflicted. A rifle lay nearby as investigators describe the scene Monday.
Birmingham attorney Robert D. Norman calls no fault insurance a tremendous hoax promoted by large insurers professors and politicians. He argues the plan eliminates tort liability removes jury trials and offers only first party medical expense payment while offering little real savings. He suggests cheaper roads stricter laws safer cars and removing drunk drivers as better cost-cutting measures.
The notice directs calling the Crisis Call Center at 355 8000 for personal crises and possible poisoning, with options to contact a hospital or family physician. It advises dialing 0 if unsure of the emergency number and informs about Decatur Daily departmental contacts and hotlines.
Decatur High School's Air Force Junior ROTC squadron won school board approval on Thursday to establish a flying program called a flying laboratory. Col. Billie F. Wood devised plans offering three 20 minute flights to freshmen and three one hour flights for advanced students around Decatur.
The Associated Press reports eight deaths in Alabama from roadway wrecks and a fishing-boat incident. Victims include a Florala child Kay Caldwell and six adults in Luverne Camden and Bibb County crashes. Also noted are related school district actions and drug education efforts.
Circuit Judge Billy C. Burney set the week of Oct 23 for the county’s next grand jury session in Moulton Lawrence County. It will be the first session since the grand jury was empaneled in August. Burney also said unresolved criminal court cases will move to the week starting Oct 9 with jail defendants prioritized.
In Limestone County a wet-dry referendum petition with about 2 500 signatures will be submitted to the probate judge on Monday. Judge James Newby said 2 368 names are needed to trigger an election, which could be set for November 7. The drive reflects local sentiment on tax money and alcohol laws.
In Decatur, PTA presidents of local organizations gather to view a U S Postal Service stamp marking the PTA founding. From the left, seated, Lindsay Allen participates in the event signaling community interest in the historic observance.
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