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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1971
Page
2
Edgar Foster a pipe fitter at Decatur General Hospital additions received a flower made of pipe sections welded to a cast iron base while staying three days at Hartselle Hospital. The sculpture titled Nightmare features nuts bolts and pipes and belongs to Foster of 308 6th Ave NW.
About six men spent lunch hours assembling a two foot high metal flower with nail stems and aluminum leaves bearing coworkers names for Foster. The plant impressed his daughter and wife and may enter a pop art contest.
In Montgomery the Alabama Senate reintroduced bills for committee shifts after Senate president pro tem Pierre Pelham presided without challenge in Lt. Gov. Beasley's absence. Junie Pierce moved for a recess and later presided. Beasley had designated Pierce to act, but Pelham contended the president pro tem must preside. House members crowded the gallery as the House resumed business with a strict one strike rule for bills.
More than 200 North Alabama employers attended a seminar on the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 at the Holiday Inn. Dr. Louis B. Trucks of Auburn said the act will affect 63 000 establishments and 775 000 Alabama workers with inspections to ensure compliance starting Aug 28.
TVA report to East-West Corridor Association says a Memphis to Atlanta interstate crossing 23 counties in Tennessee Alabama and Georgia could yield benefits three times its cost. The study notes land development potential and movement of growth centers away from large cities by 1980.
Ten local UTU members joined about 48,000 workers nationwide in a two railroad walkout affecting Southern Railway in North Alabama and the Decatur switchyard. Union officials cautioned the stoppage could disrupt shipments, with ConAgra and Monsanto noting potential impacts if the strike spreads.
Instructions list the Crisis Call Center number 355 8000 for poisoning or personal crises and advise callers to dial 0 if unsure of the emergency number. It emphasizes communicating the nature of the emergency to the operator for appropriate assistance.
Mrs. James B. Allen wife of Alabama senator spoke at an appreciation dinner for Louie Weed district supervisor of rehabilitation Tuberculosis Hospital District 1 Gad sden. She described TB challenges and praised rehabilitation programs and community efforts to promote testing and early treatment. Approximately 100 guests attended the event with hospital and health department officials.
The sister of a governor fired employee loses her secretary job at Wallace's campaign offices in Montgomery as Gov. Wallace shifts away from Lt. Gov. Beasley. Beasley aide Wayne McMahan also dismissed. Beasley ally Thomas Cooksey resigns as state publicity director.
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