Four Lane Highway Cost Soars Between Moulton and Decatur
The plan calls for a 16.674 million dollar four lane highway from Moulton to Decatur with up to 2.5 million for right of way. Only two of 31 residents opposed the route at a public hearing in Moulton City Hall.
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Gifts To Dying Girl Cost Family Welfare Aid
The Darnell family faces loss of welfare benefits as gifts for 15 year old Melinda, gravely ill with a spreading tumor, may count as income under Aid to Families with Dependent Children. Officials say the count could forfeit food stamps and cash aid, despite widespread public support and a locally proclaimed Melinda Day.
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TVA Delays Hike In Rate
TVA postpones a general power rate increase until at least spring while a $97,000 test probes peak load pricing in Knoxville area homes. The plan includes 200 homes split between peak and off peak billing with daytime rates about three times higher than night rates.
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McBride
Federal Energy Administration
Wagner
Big Nance Watershed Conservancy Eyes Sunset Hearing
Sunset Committee Chairman Hugh Merrill said his panel will schedule another hearing if needed for the Big Nance Watershed Conservancy. The agency faced possible elimination with six small state bodies. the Legislature holds final say. Conservancy President Mary Allard, awaiting word from Joe Gregg, notes recent state grants totaling 3,750 dollars.
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Conservancy
Robbers Take $2500 From Copeland’s Grocery During Hold Up
Trial Coordinator Ed Weatherford reports two men robbed Copeland’s Grocery on Alabama 101 Thursday night taking about $2,500 and attempting to abduct owner Ennis Copeland. Copeland described two men in their late 20s to early 30s fleeing in a dark 1964-66 Pontiac after he fled the scene. The robbery, one of the largest in Lawrence County in years, occurred shortly after 6 p.m. following Copeland cashing checks.
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Ed Weatherford
Ennis Copeland
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Weatherford
Pontiac
Lawrence County
Mississippi Joins Union as 20th State in 1817
In Today's DAILY ON THIS DATE IN 1817 Mississippi became the 20th state. Weather notes list Athens and Tennessee Valley details with highs in the mid 50s and upper 30s at night. Complete weather, map, river page A-2. It's A Privilege to live in the Tennessee Valley.
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Wheeler Lake
Mississippi
Union
Tennessee Valley
Troy State Defends Ownership of Yacht
Troy State University officials defend maintaining a 46 foot yacht on the Gulf coast with plans to use it for an academic program. Dean Don Gibson says the $250000 vessel was donated anonymously but costs the school about $19000 yearly to maintain at an Orange Beach slip.
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Ala
Troy State University
Gulf Coast
Don Gibson
Legislative Budget Control Subcommittee
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Maiine
Orange Beach
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Maverick Mayor Hanna arrested for trespass at police chief office
UTICA Mayor Edward A. Hanna was arrested and arraigned after trying to inspect gun permit records and suspending the police chief and four officers. Locksmith Donald Zuillioux also faced charges of third degree criminal trespass.
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N.Y
Edward A. Hanna
Hanna
Donald Zuillioux
Rabies Shots Given After Cats Attack in Huntsville
A 12-year-old Lacey's Spring boy and his mother are receiving rabies treatments at Huntsville Hospital after being attacked by cats. Mrs. Alanna Towery said Steven Potter was bitten while trying to break up a fight and the boy sustained puncture wounds and a scalp injury. The pair are in good condition and receiving preventive rabies therapy because the cats could not be located for examination.
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Lacey
Huntsville Hospital
Alanna Towery
Steven Potter
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