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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1973
Page
8
TVA estimates show commercial freight on the Tennessee River waterway reached a record 13.8 million tons for January through June 1973, a 2 percent rise from the same period in 1972 despite March floods. Barge tonnage up 11 percent versus a decade ago as tonnage sets yearly records.
Consumers face tight money markets as banks offer high rates for five to seven year loans and FHA insured options. Guidance stresses comparing local bank terms, considering Title I loans, refinancing, using life-insurance cash value, and exploring little FHA loans for rural, low income homeowners. Also urges minimizing processing fees and penalties for early repayment.
The Hollywood Alabama post office is designated by TVA as the official address for the proposed Bellefonte Nuclear Plant. Hollywood lies northeast of Scottsboro near the site. The project carries a $725 million budget and is slated for construction from 1974 to 1980.
A reading group misread a computer printout from Matthews Machine Co. inviting members to a 1973 JUL 16 session signed Charlie Computer. The note, reported by Chawijie, said the group would meet “next Thursday,” but the date was a month late.
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