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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1973
Page
2
The Christian Science Monitor argues for private pension reform as the Senate passes a milestone bill. It notes aging demographics, job mobility risks to benefits, and a proposed federally run insurance to cover failed plans, urging House action to protect retirees.
Wallace Developmental Center plans a visit to a state mental health facility to tour another state. Students received free admission to Opryland from National Life and Accident Insurance of Nashville. Knights of Columbus Huntsville aided financially. State Mental Health Commissioner Charles Aderholdt noted the trip as possibly the first of its size from an Alabama institution visiting another state.
The overall gain from marketing receipts in 1973 is expected to be about 3 billion dollars, with the bulk coming from livestock sales.
A long list of community gatherings is announced including gospel sings at Enon Baptist Church and Hickory Grove Presbyterian Church, church services at Colonial Rest Home, a Keel Whitaker reunion at Gurley, and a Salvation Army film night. Also listed are Cub Scout training, church speakers, PTA meetings, garden club programs, Rotary and Knights events, a Florence State University talk, and a Morgan County historic houses tour with a contact number. Several venues in Decatur, Moulton, and surrounding areas hold services, concerts, and social events with free performances noted for some.
J A McKee 72 known as Mr Mac retires as manager of the Blue Jays girls softball team after five years of guiding the program. Hollis Hinkle will take over in spring. McKee helped form the team, led them to state tournaments, and plans to enjoy hunting and fishing while offering support.
Tony Estes reports on Mac McKee a Goodyear Mills retiree who left active work at 65 to coach a girls softball team. His wife Mrs. McKee recalls his devotion and his choice to give younger people chances, saying he viewed players as his own children and valued time with family.
Union Hill area survey to find residents not attending worship. New Canaan Baptist Church in Morgan County hosts a bus ministry and plans a telephone survey to identify interested residents. Pastor Rev. Douglas Simrell notes a growing, diverse congregation aided by bus transportation and ongoing church programs.
The 1973 feed grain program is expected to reduce production by targeting about 24 million acres. This contrasts with 1972 when 37 million acres were planted under the program, signaling a substantial shift in acreage policy.
The report shows high today near 85 and 86 Sunday with a 60 percent rain chance today dropping to 30 percent tonight. Variable cloudiness likely through Sunday with afternoon showers. Hourly readings from 8 p.m. through 8 p.m. show mid to upper 70s and low 80s, peaking at 87 in the afternoon.
In Southern Turkey a convicted assailant leapt from the dock shouting I am the Sultan and the judges added a contempt conviction for trying to feign insanity. Separately, Chilton County Alabama with 150 producers and about 4000 acres of trees accounts for 90 percent of the state's commercial peach production.
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