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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1971
Page
2
A dynamite storage building exploded near Runner Mines causing glass shattering and power outages. About 500 residents fled as a possible second blast risk loomed. 13 people received minor injuries. No fatalities reported. Authorities closed U S 11 and mobilized Red Cross Civil Defense and National Guard standby.
The House Appropriations Committee approved a six million dollar construction appropriation bill for the Tennessee Tombigbee waterway, matching President Nixon’s budget proposal. Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway Authority Administrator Glover Wilkins noted that if Congress approves, funds will build on last year’s one million dollars toward the first phase, a lock at Gainesville Alabama.
The Associated Press tally reports eleven weekend deaths in Alabama from traffic crashes and a drowning. Victims include Robert Earl Fuller 19 in Mobile River, Orland Biggers Muscadine, Mike Ramos Prichard, Ronald Beaty Phenix City, Marion Hatchcox Ragland, James Holden Ellenwood Ga on Alabama 46 and other victims Yvonne Fuller Pam Tolbert Barry Symons plus two others in separate Friday incidents and a driver killed in Covington Virginia while exiting.
Wilkins from Columbus Mississippi notes the initial phase of a waterway tying mid America to the Gulf via the Port of Mobile is estimated at 10 million with 7 million to be spent in the early years. Alabama River channel work and several locks projects are on the committee agenda as funds await passage in Congress.
The Senate Finance and Taxation Committee will hold a public hearing Tuesday on a bill banning utilities from passing a four percent tax to customers. A prior House hearing suggested Alabama users would pay more if the measure fails. A utility representative argued pass through would be needed for revenue.
Mrs. Ann James keeps a varied menagerie including two cats three kittens several chihuahuas and a blue jay. She recalls past pets such as rabbits starlings and many dogs and notes she has owned upwards of 70 dogs and cats. She jokes about wanting elephants if she had a large country place.
Mrs. James cares for multiple pets creating a special feeding routine. Dogs cats and kittens share space while a blue jay is kept caged to prevent cat predation. A large yellow cat named Charlie oversees the kitten trio.
The House Public Works Committee approved a 50000 study grant for TVA to develop the lower Elk River in Limestone County and near Athens. It also backed 64.9 million for water resources and outlined TVA power budget plans including a 622 million capital outlay and a 1.1 billion power program. The Normandy and Columbia dam projects received 7.55 million and 4.25 million respectively.
Provides crisis contact options including the 355 8000 Emergency Call Center and an operator dial option to explain the emergency. Also lists department numbers 353 4612 for all hours and 253 4739 for nights and holidays.
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