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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1956
Page
16
Decatur planning panel requests a TVA flood study for the area after TVA reports on 18 local communities show flood problems. TVA has prepared studies that in many cases prevented developments prone to flooding, said James E. Goddard, chief of TVA Local Flood Relations.
Branch noted in reviewing the 1956 fiscal year that about 50 communities have requested assistance from TVA through state planning commissions. He cited over 80 Tennessee Valley flood problems not solved by TVA dams and reservoirs and said local plans may lead to economical protective works. The Decatur Commission asked Alabama’s Planning Board with TVA to study flood risks in Decatur. TVA urged communities and states to address flood problems with economic solutions.
TVA urges communities to adopt flood plain zoning and subdivision rules. The agency cites data on rainfall and runoff and notes several towns have used the reports to evaluate sites and revise ordinances. Local officials should seek protection through planning rather than reactive spending.
Morgan County educators gather Thursday afternoon at Cotaco School for an in service education meeting. Group sessions run 2 00 to 3 30 p m with Joseph A Greenhaw presiding at a general assembly afterward. Cotaco Future Teachers of America lead devotions and a musical item is planned by Mr and Mrs E N Chandler. Christmas carols are planned for Morgan County children under Dr Wayne Christeson's study group.
The notice lists day dinner guests of Beckie Mc Kee, Malinda Lewis, and Lessie with no additional details.
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