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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1968

Page

3

Mason and Dixon Lines to Acquire Yankee Lines Inc

Mason and Dixon Lines Inc plans to buy Yankee Lines Inc of Akron Ohio and its 15 terminals, with operations in Kingsport Tennessee and service across Delaware Maryland New Jersey New York Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia. The deal pending Interstate Commerce Commission approval will transfer 600 pieces of equipment and about 480 employees initially to Mason and Dixon. 1967 gross revenue is about 10 million dollars with Mason and Dixon employing over 2 800 people and operating over 11 000 miles of routes. The purchase price is not yet disclosed.

Mason and Dixon Lines Inc Yankee Lines Inc Kingsport Tenn Delaware Maryland Yankee Lines Hm Inc Akron Ohio Interstate Com Comerce Commission Mason and Dixon Yan-limited Kee Lines Inc Tank Line E. William King Alabama 24 Glyn Russell

Moon eclipse and river weather report from Decatur area

Weather notes for Decatur and vicinity include moon apogee, a total lunar eclipse on Friday night April 12, river readings at Keller Memorial Bridge 19.31 with sea level 553.61, and a 72 degree high with 50 degree low. Forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy conditions, increasing clouds, cool temperatures, and possible rain. Mason and Dixon terminal details and revenue context appear in the article.

North America Decatur and Vicinity Keller Memorial Bridge

Cool Weather Transition With Light Showers Across State

The state sees varying skies as northern counties stay mostly sunny and mild while southern areas are mostly cloudy with isolated showers and a few thundershowers. A cold front moves south, bringing cooler air tonight and Tuesday as high pressure builds in from the north. Morning temps ranged from mid 50s north to upper 60s coast, with light rainfall under a quarter inch and dense coastal fog.

Light Rain Expected Tuesday With Mild Temperatures

Weather outlook notes light rain on Tuesday. High near 64 degrees with a low around 48 degrees and a mild afternoon trend.

Five Day Alabama Forecast Shows Warm Start this Week

The forecast predicts temperatures 2 to 6 degrees above normal from Tuesday to Saturday with milder conditions midweek. Normal highs range 68 to 74 and lows 45 to 52 as rainfall totals about 0.25 to 0.46 inches, likely Wednesday or Thursday.

Alabama

Limestone County resolves dead livestock disposal plan

Ed Horton of Greenbrier, president of the Limestone County Cattlemen's Association, announces a temporary arrangement for dead animals disposal. A $10 deposit at Dr C H Jones' office allows Mid Tennessee Rendering of Pulaski to collect the carcasses, pending a long term agreement with the county board of revenue. The note adds a fact about Mt Kosciuszko in Australia.

Athens Limestone County Ed Horton Greenbrier Limestone County Cattlemen’s Association Horton C. H. Jones Mid Tennessee Pulaski, Tenn Tennessee Board of Revenue Jackson Miner Dr. Jones

Mild Daytime Temperatures With Cool Nights Predicted

Forecast calls for mild daytime highs and cooler overnight conditions. Temperatures should remain comfortable with light winds and no precipitation expected.

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