Senate Deadlock Over 200 Troopers for Alabama Schools
Alabama Senate Finance Committee deadlocks 7-7 on Gov. Wallace proposal to hire 200 troopers to guard integrated schools with one member absent. Voting in favor were Wilson Clark Givhan Harris Hawkins Owen Pelham. against were Cooper Fine Gilmore McLain Register Shelby Wilder. Dr. Paul Hubbert of the AEA argued troopers threaten education and urged alternatives like counselors teachers and books.
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Rex Thomas
Associated Press
Montgomery
Ala
Senate Finance Committee
George C. Wallace
Alabama
Kenneth Hammond
DeKalb County
Senate
Robert T. Wilson
Walker County
Jimmy Clark
Barbour
Walter Givhan
Dallas
Bob Harris
Morgan
John Hawkins
Jefferson
Dick Owen
Baldwin
Pierre Pelham
Mobile
Roland Cooper
Wilcox
Joe Fine
Franklin
Eddie Gilmore
Gene McLain
Madison
Larry Register
Houston
Richard Shelby
Tuscaloosa
Robert Wilder
Tallapoosa
Paul R. Hubbert
The
Alabama Education Association
Hubbert
Huntsville Water Safe Says Cadmium Not Found
Scientists report no significant cadmium levels in Huntsville drinking water intake after March and April tests along the Tennessee River near Whitesburg. USGS Alabama District confirms reduced cadmium readings, plans expanded sampling to monitor sources and keep public health in focus.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
Huntsville
Tennessee River
Whitesburg
P. E
W. L. Broadhurst
U. S. Geological Survey
Alabama
Broadhurst
Alabama Water Improvement Commission
USGA
Tennessee
U. S. Public Health Service
Bill Powell
Usga Water Resources Division
Powell
Officials Criticize Alabama LEPA Handling at Hearing
Alabama leaders attack LEPA use of federal crimefighting funds before a House subcommittee. Atty. Gen. Baxley Auditor Till Allen and Harold Martin testified citing political influence and waste. Investigators from the Justice Department FBI and U S Attorney's office probe irregularities.
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Alabama
Melba Till Allen
Bill Baxley
Washington
Melba Till
Baxley
Alabama Law Enforcement Planning Agency
Allen
Birmingham
Huntsville
Criminal Justice Systems,Inc
Montgomery
Harold Martin
Martin
Justice Department
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
U.S. Attorney
Ala
FBI
Why Go Back To Nothing But Rock
Two years after Armstrong first set foot on the Moon the United States has placed four more men on the Moon and failed to land twice more. On Monday a new mission will attempt another Falcon return trip as the world watches with less suspense and more questions.
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Houston
Neil Armstrong
Armstrong
United States
Debated Space Motives Rally Local Reactions
Residents in Montgomery discuss space funding with votes weighing education ecology and rehabilitation vs continuing space programs. Citizens differ on moon Mars exploration while a Morgan County bill seeks to annex 20 acres near Point Mallard for subdivision and housing.
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Montgomery
Point Mallard
8Th St
Morgan County
I.M. Murphy Estate
Alabama
Radio Communication Grant Approved For North Alabama
Gov. George Wallace announced the Appalachian Regional Commission approved a 62 218 grant to support a radio communications network in Limestone Lawrence and Morgan counties. Total project cost is 70 410 with 88 percent federal funding and local cash. The plan runs June 1 1971 to May 31 1972 and funds emergency services links seven hospitals trains responders upgrades ambulances and public information programs.
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George Wallace
Appalachian Regional Commission
North Alabama
Appalachian Commission
Limestone
Lawrence
Morgan
Emergency numbers guide from The Decatur Daily
Crisis Call Center number 355-8000 offered for poisoning or personal crises. If uncertain dial O and explain the emergency to the operator. The Decatur Daily lists department contacts 353-4612 and nights holidays 353-4739.
Hepatitis Control Eyed in Limestone County Plan
Dr. Betty Vaughan, director of the Tri-County Health Service, urged three proposed water systems in Limestone County to cut hepatitis cases. She cited 112 cases in 1970, a rate of 195 per 100000, linking many outbreaks to poor school water sources. She noted five schools lack approvable water and said officials are working with the school board to improve sanitation.
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AEA
Athens — Tri-County
Betty Vaughan
Limestone County
Dr. Vaughan
Athens Civitan Club
Vaughan
City approves request to urge delegation on bill
Russell Counts obtained city council permission earlier this month to urge the delegation to introduce the bill. The report notes the property eyed for potential action has no residents.
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Russell Counts
Speed shop reports theft of carburetor valued at 232 dollars
A Chevrolet carburetor valued at 232.40 dollars was stolen from Gray's Speed Shop on 6th Ave SE. Shop manager Bill Gray described it as special speed equipment.
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Gray
6Th Ave
Bill Gray
Fifty Pints Collected In Area Blood Visit
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile collected fifty pints of blood in Morgan County during its first fiscal year visit at Falkville United Methodist Church. Ten donors were rejected. The event was co sponsored by The Decatur Daily and several area churches.
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Falkville
American Red Cross Bloodmobile
Morgan County
Falkville United Methodist Church
Decatur Daily
Four Alabama senators named to road bond compromise committee
Montgomery lawmakers appointed to a closed doors committee to craft a plan financing a road bond issue. Members include Bob Harris Robert Wilder W Tom Jones and Richard Malone with Wilder Jones opposing the governor's bond package. A theft report notes a $115 tape player stolen from a car on Sandra Street. Additional notes mention Miss Decatur Jaycee and an award event involving Issey.
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Montgomery
Bob Harris
Decatur
Robert T. Wilson
Jasper
Finan and Taxation
Harris
Robert Wilder
Dadeville
W. Tom Jones
Richard Malone
Gadsden
Wilder
Jones
George Wallace
Action Answers for Tax Refunds and Local Inquiries
Decatur Daily outlines steps to replace a fire-destroyed Alabama income tax refund check requiring a signed statement with a notary. It notes no reply yet from the Department of Revenue and promises immediate contact upon receipt. Also answers about Montessori nurseries and local photo copying in Decatur.
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THE
Decatur Daily
Decatur
Ala
Alabama
State Department of Revenue
Bly O. Maxwell
Somerville
Income Tax Division
State of Alabama Department of Revenue
G.B
Hartselle
Curtis Sellers
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Wally Smith
Moon
Mars
Russia
John M. Reynolds
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Sandra St
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