South Whistling Dixie Over Economic Growth
The South shows rapid industrial expansion with new plants from Maryland to Texas, drawing skilled workers while displacing unskilled labor to northern cities. Unemployment in the region remains under 2 percent in key areas, but wage costs rise and some hosiery firms relocate to Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
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New York
South
Maryland
Texas
U.S
Carolina
Puerto Rico
Dominican Republic
Mexico
AEC Chief Eyes Faster Build Times for Nuclear Plants
The Atomic Energy Commission chairwoman Dr. Dixy Lee Ray toured Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant and urged cutting the time to bring plants online from 9–10 years to about 5–6 years while denying safety relaxations. TVA chairman Aubrey Wagner hosted the trip and Ray credited TVA safeguards as she spoke at a Knoxville engineering banquet.
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Atomic Energy Commission
Browns Ferry
Dixy Lee Ray
Aubrey
Red) Wagner
Tennessee Valley Authority
North Alabama
Knoxville
Dr. Ray
Engineering Society
AEC
TVA
Morgan County Dem official-illegal reelection filing questioned
Claude P Johnston of Somerville allegedly qualified for reelection from a 1970 precinct that no longer exists after federal redistricting. Officials say candidates must run from precincts in existence at the election four years ago. The issue could affect ballot placement for Morgan County races.
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Bob Lowry
Morgan County Democratic Executive Committee
Claude P. Johnston
Somerville
Samuel S. McClendon
Johnston
Brindlee Mountain
McClendon
Robert Vance
Vance
Sadie Gillespie
Probate Judge’s Office
Probate
See Morgan
City Drops Blue Law Case Against Perry
The city dropped a blue law case in Recorder's Court against Donald Wayne Perry of Perrylanes on U S 31S after city counsel and police concluded bowling alleys do not fall under the Sunday closing law. The arrest of Perry at 2:25 a m last Sunday came despite officers acting in good faith while the city clarifies the law’s scope for recreational facilities.
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Decatur
Recorder’s Court
Pack Self
Donald Wayne Perry
Perrylanes
U.S. 31S
Self
A. J. Coleman
Coleman
Gary Makeinson
Ellis Armistead
Perry
Ralph Slate
Slate
Point Mallard
Danville Horses for Sale Draw Strong Interest
Danville resident David Pylant sold horses at low cost in the Decatur Daily Want Ad section and received 19 additional responses. The notice invites buyers or sellers to use the Daily Classifieds for quick cash, with 3 line ads for 10 days at $4 and contact numbers listed for Athens and the Decatur area.
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David Pylant
Danville
Decatur Daily
Decatur General Expansion Nears
Officials at Decatur General Hospital received additional Hill-Burton funds totaling 141,219 dollars enabling a major expansion and remodeling plan. The project tops a one million plus cost, adding to prior Appalachian funding of 377,000 dollars for the dietary unit and business offices. Ray Guier, hospital administrator, said local financing would be sought after federal approval.
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Angie Kirk
Decatur General Hospital
Ray Guier
Hill-Burton
Guier
Decatur
Communist forces bombard 70 targets in South Vietnam
In 1969 Communist units bombarded 70 targets across South Vietnam including Saigon and Danang as part of ongoing operations. Weather page notes high today and Saturday in the 50s and low 20s, with a complete weather map on page 8. Tennessee Valley residents are reminded of the region’s privilege to live there.
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Carolina Power and Light Co
Raleigh
Alabama
West Virginia
South
South Vietnam
Saigon
Danang
Tennessee Valley
Wallace announces run for third term and hints at 1976 bid
Alabama Governor George C. Wallace declared his candidacy for a third term and left open a possible 1976 presidential run. He pledged representation for supporters of his philosophy and urged unity for whites and blacks in peace and harmony as he vowed four more years of progress in Alabama.
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Montgomery
Ala
George C. Wallace
Wallace
Alabama
House of Representatives
State Capitol
Rainstorm Clears With Tornado Warnings Lifted
Rain in the area totals 1.59 inches lifting monthly and yearly gains to 7.40 and 17.90 inches. Tornado warnings were issued until 11 p.m. Thursday but no sightings or damage occurred. Officials expect clearing skies, sharp temperature drops, and blustery winds with highs near 50 and lows in the 20s.
Area LEPA Grant Bids Draw Recommendation for 8 Funds
The Region One Board of the Alabama Law Enforcement Planning Agency recommended eight grants totaling about 100000 for Morgan Lawrence Cullman counties and Decatur Moulton. The $236021.93 program cost is $197265.20 LEPA funded with the rest in matching funds.
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Huntsville
Alabama Law Enforcement Planning Agency
Morgan
Lawrence
Cullman
Decatur
Moulton
LEPA
Three killed in hijacking attempt at Baltimore airport
Three persons died during an apparent hijacking attempt at Baltimore Washington International Airport. The FAA reported the incident as breaking news and ongoing investigations were underway. Separately, abductors of Atlanta Constitution editor Reg Murphy contacted an intermediary and promised possible release tonight if all goes well, per the FBI.
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Baltimore, Md
Baltimore- Washington International Airport
Federal Aviation Administration
Atlanta, Ga
Atlanta Constitution
Reg Murphy
Murphy
FBI
Daily's Sunday Opportunity Edition Showcases Decatur
The Sunday edition features 60 pages highlighting Decatur as the Opportunity City. Four special sections guide readers through the city’s organizations, activities, and notable people with essays and photographs.
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Decatur
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