Trucker blockade protests fuel and speed limits rise
Truck drivers block toll roads and highways from Ohio to New Jersey protesting 50 to 55 mph speed limits and diesel fuel costs. Police arrested several motorists for impeding traffic while Overdrive Magazine urged a national walkout as drivers voice frustration over shortages and higher prices.
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Teamsters Union
Chicago
Frank E Fitzsimmons
Teamster
Ohio Turnpike
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Fremont
Cleveland
Turnpike
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Wheeling
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West Virginia
Delaware
Newtown
Conn
New York State Thruway
Los Angeles
Overdrive Magazine
Voice of the American Trucker
Mark Parkhurst
Chuck Gillingham
New Brighton
Heating oil price hike sparks inflation fears and policy steps
The Cost of Living Council approved a two cent per gallon rise in home heating oil about seven percent above the current 28 cent average. Officials forecast further price increases and refinery incentives to boost heating oil output. Diesel price checks at truck stops were ordered to curb inflated rates. High-level talks with Saudi Arabia and Algeria were seen as unlikely to quickly restore oil supplies.
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Dunlop
Council
Internal Revenue Service
United States
California
James W. McLane
Kissinger
Belaid Abdesalam
Algeria
State Department
Simon
Colorado
John A. Love
Love
Frank N. Ikard
American Petroleum Institute
Downtown mall plan eyed for North Alabama area
Wolfer says large downtown merchandising associations will locate in the area to offer a wide selection of materials and services. Neill notes no cost estimate yet but expects one in a couple of months as construction could start next summer and finish by 1975 if possible. The project, funded by an Urban Renewal effort, relies on federal funds and revived through cooperation of three organizations led by Mrs Ling.
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Alabama
Wolfer
Johnston Building
Johnston St
2Nd Ave
Civic Center
Neill
Narcog
She
Dr Greer Remembered as Physician and Public Servant
Dr. Greer of Marion son of Charles H Greer belonged to AMA and Alabama Medical Association and Phi Chi fraternity. He served on the Decatur City Council and worked as physician for Goodyear Wolverine Tube Decatur Southern Railway and Fruehaus. Survivors include widow Mary Pride Greer daughter Sim Lovelady sister Leon Archer three grandchildren and three greats. Active pallbearers list includes Elmer Loyd Jr F D Peebles John Wyker and others. Memorials urged to Presbyterian Home for Children Talladega.
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Greer
Charles H. Greer
Marion
American Medical Association
the Medical Association, of Alabama
Phi Chi Medical Fraternity
First Presbyterian Church
Decatur
Southeastern Surgical Conference
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
Wolverine Tube
City of
Southern Railway
Fruehaus
Mary Pride Greer
Sim B. Lovelady
Leon Archer
Sylacauga
Elmer Loyd Jr
F. D. Peebles
John Wyker
Charles Burt
E. C. Whitley
J. C. Howell
Norman Harris Sr
Ray Thomas
Decatur Clinic
Heflin backs proposed Judicial Article for state courts
Heflin argues a uniform jurisdiction and procedure across Alabama courts with a Supreme Court in administrative charge. The article envisions ethics rules for judges, required law degrees for all judges, and a modernized state judiciary aligning with business practices. He urges support to improve justice quality.
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Heflin
Weather summary for Decatur and vicinity
Decatur area weather report notes river reading at Keller Memorial Bridge 18.60 feet and sea level 552.90. Tuesday temperatures reached 66 with a 52 low, and a 59 average. Forecast calls for partly cloudy cooler today then clear freezing nights and sunny cold conditions Thursday. Extended Friday to Sunday expect fair cool with highs in the 50s and upper 20s nights.
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Decatur and Vicinity
Keller Memorial Bridge
Daily Records Dated Admissions and Dismissals Across Counties
Admissions and dismissals list for Decatur Limestone and surrounding counties. Includes names from Decatur Courtland Moulton Athens and other towns with numerous births and infant notes. Highlights Mrs and Miss titles, multiple households, and hospital destinations across Decatur General and Cullman hospitals.
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Decatur General Admissions
Clear Terry
Courtland
David M. Helms
Cullman
Aaron A. Maze
Somerville
Charles M. McAfee
Hartselle
Inez Bates
Moulton
James McCulloch
Stevenson
Mable. Dutton
Reeta S. Terry
Jeremy D. Hendrix
Vinemont
Edward L. Nelson
Madison
Emery A. Holmes Jr
Harry C. Spain
Hartselte
Charlie E. Harris
Decatur
Charles H. Elliott
Clyde M. Brantley Sr
Laura E. Beaty
Walter G. Rochelle
Deborah L. Sorrell
Clara B. Wright
Richard S. French
R. Q. Bentley
Athens
Floyd Stutts
Wilburn S. Weir
Kenneth A. Casey
Edsel Pilgrim
Addison
Dallas Moore
Charles L. Akers
Charles E. Carter
John Cooper
Gary D. Terry
Thomas R. Hagood
Elam B. Kuykendall
Toney W. Brooks
James W. Johnson
Mary Evelyn Johnson
Nancy G. Henry
Jeffrey Lee Hill
Elkmont
Steele
Lawrence County
Gene A. Brown
James Paul Warren
Mollie Coggins
Vivian E. Glaze
Jimmy Barnes
Clayton Ransom
George W. Cavander
Danny Clem
Ardmore
Tenn
Jimmy Dale Johnson
Mary Ton Jones
Ella K. Schrimsher
Rossie E. Nave
George A. Nave
Betty J. Hammond
Diana Lee McBay
Jerry Steelman
Athens Limestone Hospital
Rayburn Rusk
Logan 1
Cullman Hospital
Thomas H. Cottongin
Decatur General Hospital
Harold DB
Oak
James W. Hagood
Hillsboro
Mir
Craries
James Scott
Princess Anne and Mark Phillips Arrive in Quito
Royal couple Princess Anne and Capt. Mark Phillips land in Quito after a Galapagos cruise. Crowds greet them at the International Airport as Mayor presents a golden key to the city. The event follows a four day Pacific cruise.
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Quito
Ecuador
Britain
Anne
Mark Phillips
Royal Air Force
Galapagos Islands
Pacific
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