Browns Ferry Sets Back-To-Back World Power Records
Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant in Athens reports a new record with 2.608 million kilowatts as all three TVA units return to full operation after a 17 month shutdown. Unit Three, recently restored, aided the surge while testing for full power remains ongoing. The NRC licensed operation last summer after hearings in Huntsville.
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Browns Ferry
Athens
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Chris Eckl
Eckl
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Huntsville
Carter aims to shed imperial presidency image in transition
In Washington Carter signals a restrained style while veteran George Reedy argues the Oval Office remains a throne. Across the country Amtrak derailment near Omaha injures 46 with no deaths, and Gary Gilmore in coma after suspected overdose. Carter advisers discuss clemency plan for draft violators. Plans for Young as UN ambassador and Schultze as CEA chair are noted amid HEW leadership speculation. West Point reforms trigger mixed reactions.
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Washington
Carter
Jimmy
James Earl
White House
Oval Office
George Reedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
Reedy
Rep
Robert Bergland
D-Minn
Agriculture
Shopping War Offers Lazy Boy and Barca Lounger Recliners
A large selection of Lazy-Boy and BarcaLounger rockers is offered by Robinsons Furniture on Downtown 2nd Ave. The advertisement invites customers to select now and shop the variety.
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Robinson’s Furniture
2Nd Ave
Saudi Oil Minister Walks Out of OPEC Price Talks
OPEC meeting in Doha cooled as Saudi Arabia led a walkout after fellow members rejected a six month price freeze. Ahmed Zaki Yamani left for Saudi Arabia amid talk of a 15 percent price hike favored by Iran and Iraq.
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OPEC
Doha
Qatar
Sheik Ahmed Zaki Yamani
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Yamani
Khaled
Sheik Abdulaziz bin Khalifa al Thani
Shuauddin Shasa
Taleh Abdulkarim
Iraq
Iran
Persian Gulf
Indonesia
Nursing Homes Get Temporary Reprieve In Medicaid Cuts
State Public Health committee delayed Medicaid rate cuts set for January 1 holding the daily skilled care ceiling at 21.50 until March 1. Falkville Nursing Home administrator Gary Rollins warned closures could come within six months despite the delay. Alabama Nursing Home Association leaders call for long term relief and a $60 million Medicaid budget next year.
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Gary Rollins
Falkville Nursing Home
Alabama Nursing Home Association
Rollins
Retirement System Overhaul Is Urged
Dr. David Bronner of Retirement Systems of Alabama told the Decatur Civitan club that the state retirement system for teachers and public employees must be completely renovated to cut costs for taxpayers, calling current patterns ridiculous and absurd.
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David Bronner
Retirement Systems of Alabama
RSA
Decatur Civitans
Bronner
Edwards Opposes New Morgan County Prison
State Sen. Bingham Edwards will oppose locating a state prison in Morgan County and urged residents to voice their views. He warns of caseload overload and higher costs for local law enforcement, while Rep. Tommy Ed Roberts backs the opposition. The article also notes the Board of Corrections moving to open a work release center in Madison on Wall Triana Highway for about 50 inmates from North Alabama.
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Gay Barber
Morgan County
Tommy Ed Roberts
Edwards
State Board of Corrections
Madison
Wall-Triana
Huntsville
Decatur
John Hale
Hale
North Alabama
Madison County
Lee Edwards
Rasputin Murdered In Turbulent 1916 Russian Fate
In Today’s history a key figure in Imperial Russia, Gregory Rasputin, was assassinated by conspirators amid court intrigue and national crisis. The event underscored the weakening grip of Tsar Nicholas II and foreshadowed the empire’s collapse.
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Gregory Rasputin
Dramatic Testimony Marks Day Two Of Pipeline Hearing
Dr. Norman G. White testified for Amoco at the Alabama PSC hearing on xylene pipeline from Whiting Indiana to Decatur Alabama. He argued xylene is no more hazardous than turpentine, citing a demonstration drinking water mixed with the chemical. The PSC will issue an opinion early next year on the certificate of necessity and eminent domain powers for rights of way in Limestone County.
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Sonny Turner
Athens
Amoco
Norman G. White
Houston
Tex
Amoco Chemical Co
Public Service Commission
PSC
Alabama
Limestone County
Whiting
Ind
Decatur
White
Juanita McDaniel
Cal Sone
Tend - Ant
C .R. Christensen
Commission
My Ole Man Says They Gotta Go Glass Packs
Two deep toned glass-pack mufflers priced at 15 dollars for the pair. Call 353-0862 and ask for Bob.
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Bob
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