Christmas at Point Mallard budget boosts park plans
The Decatur council approved a Point Mallard generator budget over 800000, with 75000 earmarked for capital projects. The plan includes 19000 for sewer improvements and potential Wave Pool filtration work. A $600000 federal grant application for Vine Street drainage and sewer upgrades faced no opposition. Roselawn Cemetery expansion of 13 acres was approved. The park budget projects nearly 900000 in revenue this year, up from 670000. Wages for park staff rise about 10 percent, aligning with city employee increases.
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Oil Spill From Tanker Worsens off Nantucket
President Ford approved disaster relief as a major oil spill from the tanker grew to more than 60 miles. Birds washed ashore as the ship split with no one aboard. Massachusetts officials sought contractors to combat the slick and defend shorelines. By Wednesday, efforts cost about $500,000.
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Dec 1976 civilian space program outlines planned launches
The Decatur Daily reports on 1977 space efforts including HEAOA at Cape Canaveral in April, two Mariner-type probes to Jupiter and Saturn with potential Uranus flyby, and Explorer-class missions like ISEE and Ultraviolet Explorer. Reimbursable missions cover Transit, weather, and communications satellites funded by NASA and international partners.
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Viking probes seek signs of life on Mars test sites
Viking program scientists discuss new tricks as Viking 2 focuses on EY photography from a lower orbit while Viking 1 maps Mars. By Jan 22 Viking 1 may swing close to Phobos within 30 miles. Soil samples incubate to probe life versus chemistry. A sample will be studied for over 200 days. A fresh sample will be dumped into Viking 1’s test oven on Dec 31 with more to come next month.
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Walters and Safer clash over Barbara Walters Carter interview
Morley Safer said Barbara Walters has effectively withdrawn from journalism after her Carter interview. Walters defended herself, noting the program’s ratings success and her intent to portray the Carters in a fight. Safer’s attack labeled her a public figure now fair game and likened her to Merv Griffin and Johnny Carson. Walters maintained respect for Safer despite the feud.
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Births in Hartselle and Athens at Decatur General
Mr and Mrs Johnny Burns of Hartselle welcome a son born Saturday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs William Alton Brown Jr of Hartselle announce a daughter born Saturday at Decatur General Hospital. Mr and Mrs Paul Wayne Loggins of Athens announce a son born Sunday at Decatur General Hospital.
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