Fear Of N-Plant Seizure Reason For Top Alerts
AP reports the Nuclear Regulatory Commission tied a May alert to threats of intrusions at nuclear plants. The NRC said information from the intelligence community indicated groups might seize facilities over Memorial Day weekend or in early June. Authorities noted recent incidents at utilities and thefts of NRC inspectors’ credentials, while stressing the alert remains in effect through California’s June referendum.
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Jeffrey Mills
Associated Press
Washington
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
California
Illinois
Connecticut
Commission
Baxley cites nepotism ruling blocks college bid
GAY BARBER DAILY reports Attorney General Baxley ruled Friday that the State Board of Education would practice nepotism if W. R. Martin were appointed president of Calhoun Community College. The ruling followed questions about succession and governance.
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Barber Daily
W.R. Martin
Calhoun Community College
Bill Baxley
State Board of Education
Martin Kills Man Amid School Board Turmoil
Martin, vice-president of the school and brother of the state board chairman Dr Harold Martin, kills a man as Carlton Kelley, Calhoun president, resigns effective June 30. The state board is expected to name a successor this month. State Supt Dr Wayne Teague notes the attorney general's ruling was unspecified.
Ruling sought on nepotism concerns in Calhoun schools
Limestone Rep. Tommy Carter says a block of House members pushed for a ruling to protect Martin and the Calhoun schools good name amid nepotism questions. Possible successors to Kelley include Dr. Earl Daniels Rep. Joe Brindley Dr. Matthew Hall and Martin among others. The state school board meets June 17 and June 30 with potential announcements.
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Tommy Carter
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Martin
Calhoun
Carter
Kelley
Earl Daniels
Athens
Joe Brindley
Boaz
Daniels
Matthew Hall
Decatur
Madison County
Teague
Lee
Ford Says Predicted Hays Scandal Disturbs Nation
President Ford voiced alarm over potential misuse of taxpayer funds as Wayne Hays faced a payroll sex scandal. He said he warned Congress in 1971 a staff salary handoff could invite trouble and praised the probe ordered by Speaker Carl Albert. The Justice Department pursued Rep. William Clay travel expenses and a task force led by Rep. David Obey will study House accounts to restore propriety and accountability.
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Hays
D-Ohio
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Calif
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Albert
Justice Department
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D-Mo
House Administration Committee
Elizabeth Ray
Ohio
Miss Ray
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Grand Jury
Robert Michel
Illinois
Bob Owens
Jack Anderson
Kenneth Gray
Owens
Gray
National Gallery of Art
Anderson
Democratic Caucus
John H. Dent
D-Pa
Dent
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
David Obey
D-Wis
Lloyd Meeds
D-Wash
Norman D’amours
N.H
House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee
Marshall Plan Outline at Harvard Spurs Europe Recovery
Secretary of State George Marshall spoke at Harvard University outlining Europe’s economic recovery program that became known as the Marshall Plan. The weather section notes mostly cloudy and mild conditions through Sunday with possible showers and highs in the low to mid 70s.
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George Marshall
Harvard University
Europe
Grateful Woman Homeward Bound
Sixty year old Matilda Olson paused at a Decatur bus stop as she headed toward Tucson. Her purse was stolen in Florida before the trip, but within thirty minutes locals raised 120 to 130 dollars for a ticket and food. Police reported funds collected from the Decatur Police Department, businesses, radio operators and residents.
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Matilda Olson
Decatur
Tuscon
Ariz
Gary Makemson
Judge Crow 65 Dies At Farm In Decatur
Former Morgan County Circuit Judge James Crow Jr died of a heart attack on his Decatur area farm at 65. Funeral arrangements will be set by Shelton Funeral Home. Survived by Elizabeth Crow, two sons James Harris Crow III and Pat Crow, a sister, and several grandchildren. Crow served county judge 1940-45 and circuit judge into the mid 1950s before joining Decatur Chemstrand, later Monsanto, and held state postings including land officer for the Alabama Board of Mental Health and six more years on the State Conservation Advisory Board.
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Morgan County
James Crow Jr
Shelton Funeral Home
Elizabeth Crow
Decatur
James Harris Crow III
Pat Crow
Birmingham
Edgar Young
Crow
Decatur Chemstrand
Chemstrand
Monsanto
Southern Region
Alabama Board of Mental Health
State Conservation Advisory Board
Two Seek Council Seats 3M Operator Plans Campaign For Mayor
Decatur voters face a mayoral bid by Hal Kirk Watkins 29 of 1613 Freeman Ave SW and two newcomers for city council Leo Wenzler 1008 Gordon Dr SE and Robert E Shannon 601 Ashley Dr SW. Watkins, a 3M plant process operator for seven years, aims to improve city employee relations and street conditions. Wenzler, a local businessman and University of Tennessee graduate, highlights city finances and labor relations as key concerns and has prior civic involvement. Shannon, purchasing agent for Servomation and Army retiree, plans to disclose his platform after June 15 qualifying. he focuses on employee relations and local issues.
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Decatur
Hal Kirk Watkins
Freeman Ave
Leo Wenzler
Robert E
Bob) Shannon
Watkins
3-M
Wenzler
Shannon
Gordon Dr
Ashley Dr
Telephone Service Co
University of Tennessee
Huntsville
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