Sharrott Named Permanent Joe Wheeler Manager
Kenneth Sharrott was approved as permanent manager of Joe Wheeler Membership Electric Cooperative on a 5 to 4 vote after a REA survey urged his removal. He has served as acting manager 42 months and will receive a one year contract at 13700 dollars annually, subject to REA approval.
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Hartselle
Joe Wheeler
Kenneth Sharrott
Rural Electrification Administration
REA
Sharrott
Neal Norwood
Pat Matkin
Matkin
Norwood
Mark Sims
Jerry Hart
William C. Aday
J. D
Blaine Etheridge
Burt G. Hardwick
Rufus Parker
Malkin
Sharrett
Coooperative
Coop
Morgan
Lawrence Counties
Motel Fire Kills Six in New Orleans Hotel
A 17 story motel fire in New Orleans killed six people including a guard who attempted rescues. Four others were injured two critically as guests escaped by swinging between balconies. Investigators cited unknown cause with two men leaving after denied access earlier.
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New Orleans
Dave Fontaine
R.L. Legate
Jackson
Miss
Mr. Legate
Van Heflin Dies at 60 Oscar winner remembered as actor's actor
Hollywood report says Van Heflin, 60, died today sixty weeks after a heart attack suffered while swimming. The veteran actor won an Oscar and was noted for his craft and influence in film.
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Hollywood
van Heflin
Trial Set In Trailer Court Health Case
The Tri County District Health Service files charges against W Moulton St manager Walter Horn for operating without a health permit at Horns Trailer Court. A warrant cites dumping raw sewage into a stream and noncompliance with city code. Horn seeks jury trial. case set in Morgan County Court next month.
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Horn
J.N. Powell Jr
Morgan County
Health Department
The
Health Service
Decatur
Wanted to Sell Classic Chevrolet Nova Ad
Sold 1962 Chevy Nova four door sedan with automatic transmission air conditioning and new paint. Asking $550. Call 355 6739. Decatur Daily want ad promotes fast action for selling unwanted items.
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Jimmy Shirley
Decatur Daily
Decatur Daily Want
Smooth Countdown For Apollo 15 Moon Launch
The Apollo 15 countdown proceeded toward Monday’s launch after a battery problem was fixed. Richard Proffitt said one battery failed during activation due to magnesium chips, and replacement batteries from a different lot were installed. Officials reported no delay to countdown and all other prep remained on schedule.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
Richard Proffitt
Raleigh
N.C
Sullivan Kilrain Bare Knuckle Title Fight in Mississippi
On this date in 1889 John L. Sullivan defeated Jake Kilrain in a 75 round bare knuckle bout to claim the world heavyweight championship at Richburg Mississippi. The item notes weather and classified ads details alongside a Tennessee Valley tagline.
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John L. Sullivan
Jake Kilrain
Richburg
Miss
Dial
Athens
Arms Halt Offer Would Curb Subs
Washington reports negotiators proposed a pact to halt new land based missiles and missile submarines. A parallel proposal would allow up to 300 antiballistic missiles per side to defend offensive missiles, with a timetable for a broader strategic arms treaty.
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Soviet Union
Nixon
United States
U.S
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Moscow
Senate
House of Representatives
U. S
Minuteman
Grand Forks Air Force Base
North Dakota
Malmstrom Air Force Base
Montana
Whiteman Air Force Base
Missouri
Divers Excel With Double Wins At Point Mallard Meet
Three divers from Georgia plus a Tennessee and Huntsville's Dini Dawson posted double victories on day one of Point Mallard four in one diving championships. Athletes from Atlanta Memphis Albany and New Canaan lead in 1 meter and 3 meter events across Region III and the invitational meets.
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Huntsville
Dini Dawson
Point Mallard
Atlanta
Monty Daley
Mark Hamilton
Memphis
Harvey Kay
Albany
Drew Gunnels
Miss Dawson
Daley
Barry Hartley
Bobby Christiansen
Hartley
Christiansen
Jeff Mason
Harding
New Canaan
Conn
Julie Turk
Eileen Hamilton
Miss Turk
Cathy Wild
Marsha Crouch
Julie
Key
Mike Milam
Stewart Mann
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