Dynamite Found On River Bank Shocks County
Morgan County deputies investigate explosives found on the Tennessee River Bank near Whitesburg. Fingerprints on the sticks are being identified, with Redstone Arsenal ordnance experts aiding. One stick was taped to a CO2 cartridge, a box of four others nearby, and a fifth removed from the metal cartridge. The debris was removed by Herb Younkins, ATF agent, and the discovery reported by two residents, Carroll James and Randy James.
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Huntsville
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Randy James
New Hope
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Whitesburg Bridge
Redstone
Freezing Tennessee Valley Faces Deep Freeze Overnight
Tennessee Valley endures a freezing morning with record lows and ice on roads. Temperatures may drop to 5 to 10 degrees tonight while a 12 degree reading sets a new mark. Officials report patchy ice on major routes, few injuries, but hazardous travel expected through midmorning with salt limited to bridges.
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Icy Activity On Burleson Mountain Photo
In Burleson Mountain scenes Phil Curry 2706 Lincoln Cir Burmingtree Estates completes 2000 miles of jogging for 1976 while at the foot of the mountain Benford Samuel McGee 65 of Morgan County is struck while driving his truck on an ice covered road. He’s admitted to Decatur General Hospital with a broken nose and lacerations. Curry notes it was cold and windy during his jog.
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Year of the Snake Promises Births and Wisdom Across Asia
Japan awaits the Year of the Snake marking lunar new year timings in Japan and Korea with February 18 for some nations. Soothsayers recount the sixth zodiac animal visiting the Buddha’s bedside while listing past snake years and traits of Snake year natives.
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Edison first demonstrates electric light at Menlo Park
In Today's Daily On This Date in 1879 Thomas Edison first demonstrated the electric incandescent light at Menlo Park New Jersey. Quick weather notes list highs in the mid twenties and lows near ten with a high around thirty on Saturday. Complete weather map and river page follow. It is a privilege to live in the Tennessee Valley.
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Athens College chief urges state action on dorms
Athens State College president Dr. Sidney Sandridge seeks an immediate attorney general ruling on state takeover of four dormitories surfacing in a long running dispute. Bondholders threaten foreclosure over a 899000 dollar bond issue and interest due last December, while the State Board of Education plans to use rent from other campus buildings to cover debt as enrollment is expected to rise above 1200 students.
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Up To 450 May Die On Roads
The Associated Press reports the National Safety Council estimates 350 to 450 people may be killed in traffic accidents during the long New Year’s weekend. As of 10 a.m. nineteen had died. The three day holiday runs from 6 p.m. Thursday to midnight Sunday. The worst year was 1965 with 564 deaths. This year’s Christmas weekend fatalities are higher than last year per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which says about 590 deaths may occur or have occurred within 30 days from highway accidents during the three day period.
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Washington
New Probe Urged Into Kennedy and King Slayings
The House Committee on Assassinations seeks 6.5 million dollars for an in depth inquiry into the Kennedy and King assassinations. It cites uncorroborated tips about a conspirator and Oswald’s Mexico City surveillance, plus alleged agency misconduct and evidence destruction. Ray’s letter to testify is noted.
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Carter seeks public input to bridge presidential isolation
President elect Carter invites public suggestions to stay in touch with ordinary citizens. White House spokesman Jody Powell said items can be mailed to People Box 2600 Washington DC 20013. Carter met with ex Governor Kenneth Curtis who may head the Democratic National Committee.
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