Alabama to Fund Health Projects With 1972 Open Pot
The second series of projects will be financed from a $1 million Alabama open pot for 1972. It includes Decatur General Hospital X-ray and emergency upgrades, a cerebral palsy center, mental health facilities, air pollution control, and regional health staffing. Funds also cover University of Alabama in Huntsville programs and Tri County District Health Service initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Calhoun Junior College
Decatur General Hospital
Tennessee Valley Rehabilitation Center
Tri-County District Health Service
Decatur
Athens-Limestone Hospital
North Alabama
Tri-County
District Health Service
Regional Technical Institute
University of Alabama In
Birmingham
University of Alabama
Huntsville
Tri-County Commission
Tax-Relief Bill Trimmed Amid Veto Threats and Campaign Financing Debate
Conferees cut 12 billion dollars from the tax relief bill over budget busting amendments including higher personal exemptions and college education credits. A key remaining issue is a plan to earmark one dollar of individual income tax for presidential campaigns, with Democrats pushing to keep it and Republicans showing mixed support.
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Edmond Lebreton
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
House
Senate
Nixon
White House
Democrats
Fedders to Gradually Close Decatur Plant on Riverfront
Fedders announces a phased shutdown of its Decatur Alabama air conditioning plant on the Tennessee River with an orderly production wind down over weeks. The firm will move equipment within two to three months and assist affected workers in seeking new jobs as production ends. Local 5381 United Steel Workers notes the plant opened in 1953 and employed about 400. IDA regrets the closure while noting Fedders operates 10 plants in seven states with 10 150 employees.
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Tennessee River
Fedders
Climatrol Industries
Decatur
Meredith Woodall
Alabama Employment Office
Worthington, Corp
Worthington
Wolverine
Mike Roberts
The
Industrial Development Association
IDA
Nixon Plan Advances Health and Welfare Proposals
Nixon before presentation to a general session tonight as Cabinet committee reviews recommendations. Officials report strong backing for national health insurance improved Medicare and Medicaid interim measures a guaranteed income for the elderly above poverty level liberalized food stamp policies property tax relief for the aged and retirement policies based on health rather than age.
Senate Sides With Media Exemption In Wage Control Debate
The Senate debated an amendment by Sen. Cranston to exempt press and media from wage and price controls. Initial 45 to 40 approval reversed to 44 to 42 as Republicans swayed votes. Critics warn economic censorship if decisions favor supporters while press freedom arguments focus on not guaranteeing media viability. A parade incident referenced Alabama representation and a Decatur parade audience, followed by a Decatur Butler championship football game.
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Senate
Alan Cranston
D-Calif
Alabama
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Commission
UAH
HUD
Whitten
Congress
Pitts
Atlanta
Jules Machen
U. S
Bob Jones
Machen
Jones
Ford
Charley Thornton
Thornton
Tuscaloosa
Climatrol Industries, Inc
United Steel Workers of America
Californian
Westgate Shopping Center
W. Moulton
Decatur, Alabama
Kent's
U.L
Bright Holiday Designs
Texas
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