TVA Builds 9.8 Million Dollar Transmission Network in North Alabama
TVA workers in Athens area start May 1 on a $9.8 million project linking Brown's Ferry with Trinity Madison Davidson Cullman and other substations. The plan includes 339 steel towers averaging 90 feet and multiple 500 000 volt lines with completion aimed for 1970 71 amidst a broader power construction drive in Limestone County and surrounding districts.
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U.S. 72
Trinity
TVA
John Thorn
Russellville
James Buettner
Decatur
Athens
Assembly Point
Brown’s Ferry
Limestone County
Sam Lewis
William A. Mathias
Marvin Curry
Murphy Hodges
W. R
Bill) Clanton
Central Division Power Construction
Nashville
Davidson
County, Tenn
Copeland
Madison
Cullman
Madison-to-West Point
Miss
Trinity- Cullman
Trinity- Decatur
West Point
Huntsville
Electric Board Plans Downtown Street Lights in Hartselle
The Hartselle Electric Board plans to install downtown street lights at about 25000 dollars after a three month participation halt in the urban renewal program. Chairman Bob Stephenson said the board can proceed despite lacking detailed cost breakdowns from the housing authority. Mayor John D. Long commented on the meeting.
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Hartselle
Ctric
Pbably
Bob Stephenson
Buard
Tennessee
Atlanta
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Electric Board
John D. Long
Urban renewal plans meet electric board budget warnings
The article notes wiring and fixture installations to be funded by the urban renewal effort, with $25,000 allotted for electric board duties and a possible $100,000 for major work. Officials learned no funds would be available until July 1, delaying planned work slated for April.
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TVA
Stephenson
John Reynolds
Electric Board
Industrial Development Association
Morgan County
Hartselle
Stepehnson
IDA
Utility Commission
Judge Denies Daly Probation in Swanslaughter Case
Athens Jerome Daly convicted of swanslaughter in Limestone Circuit Court was denied probation by Judge Billy C. Burney. Daly will serve 60 additional days and appeal for a new trial remains at liberty on a 1000 dollar bond. Other probation grants included Montgomery for burglary 36 months Pope for burglary 18 months Roberts for cattle theft 18 months and three men for whisky manufacture with 3 year to 3 year terms.
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Athens
Jerome Daly
Limestone
Billy C. Burney
Moulton
Daly
Liberty
Burney
James Wendell Montgomery
Steve Pope
Lawrence Milton Roberts
Willie Mason
Shelby Timmons
Theo Timmons
Larry Easter
Hollis Wayne Tucker
Easter
Tucker
Hartselle Rodeo Kicks Off Two Evening Event
The Hartselle rodeo opens tonight at Sherrill Stadium with two divisions of rodeo queen competition. A junior and senior queen will be chosen Saturday night from Morgan County contestants. The senior winner may advance to national finals. a parade is planned downtown Saturday evening.
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Hartselle
Sheriff's Posse
Sherrill Stadium
Morgan County
Howard Proctor
Omer Morris
Calhoun Instructor on Panel at Dana advisory council
W. C. Light, instructor at Decatur Technical High School, joined ten doctors of motors from the southeast on the first advisory council of the Perfect Circle-Victor sales group of Dana Corp in Hagerstown Indiana. The four day meeting reviewed service improvements and product distribution while touring facilities and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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W. C. Light
Decatur Technical High School
Southeastern U. S
Perfect Circle-Victor Sales Group
Dana Corp
Hagerstown
Ind
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Beginning Tumbling and Trampoline Classes at Aquadome
Beginning classes for school age children and teens in tumbling and trampoline start Monday at the Aquadome. Sessions run 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays for eight weeks with instructors Bill Taylor and Carol Crowe. Registration is 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. a $2 fee applies.
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Aquadome
Jimmy Brown
Park and Recreation Board
Bill Taylor
Carol Crowe
Taylor
Athens College
Florida State University
Miss Crowe
Morgan County
Athens Mayor Receives City Furnished Ford LTD
Athens Mayor Bobby E. Higgins now has a city furnished Ford LTD for official use. The arrangement replaces a choice between personal car use with a $100 monthly travel allowance and city ownership, after Higgins found leasing his own Dodge Monaco to the city more costly. The $3,500 purchase by the electric department was financed locally with bids not requested. Jack Yarber Ford offered the best price.
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Athens
Bobby E. Higgins
Ford Ltd
Higgins
Jack Yarber Ford
57-Ton Yellow Trailer Heads to Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant
The Peerless Low Boy trailer, weighing 57 tons and painted yellow, arrives at the Browns Ferry site after assembly at a railroad siding. TVA plans to use it to move 350 ton stators for the reactors. an instructor will arrive to show workers how to assemble it.
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Tanner
TVA
Browns Ferry
Tennessee Valley Authority
Peerless
Tualatin, Ore
DA Seeks Grand Jury Probe Into Murderer Allegations
Opelika Alabama Dist Atty Tom F Young asks Lee County Grand Jury to review testified claims that Sheriff Paul Ragsdale deputized convicted killer A J Tyson to buy drugs for illicit use. Judge Tyner recalls jury July 22 to hear evidence including Tyson testimony about drug purchases and narcotics administration. Tyson, 29, was convicted of wife’s Jan 21 murder and other charges. he testified about deputies and trips to Auburn Phenix City and Columbus.
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Opelika
Ala
Dist. Atty
Tom F. Young
Lee County
Grand Jury
Paul Ragsdale
Young
L.j.tyner
A.J. Tyson
Tyson
Ragsdale
Auburn
Phenix City
Columbus
Teresa Maria
Area Students FSU Graduates
A number of area students were among 273 awarded degrees at the 96th spring commencement at Florence State University. Dr. E. B. Norton presided with Dr. Turner Allen. Bachelor of Science degrees went to Sandra Dianne Johnson and others from Cullman, Moulton, Town Creek, Athens, and surrounding areas.
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Florence State University
E. B. Norton
Turner Allen
Barbara Reba Smith
Falkville
Sandra Dianne Johnson
Sharon Dian Lee
Sidney Ray Styles Jr
Cullman
M. J. Aday Jr
Hillsboro
Cathryn Harris Alexander
DeWayne
Walter Kee
Joe Haney Killingsworth
Moulton
Danny Carl Jeffreys
Howard Glen Terry
Town Creek
John Thomas Batts
Joseph Sneed Christopher
Frances Elaine Reed
Cecilia Ann Thornton
Athens
Judith Ann Dummier
Ejxmont
Speed Limit Being Enforced Between Athens and Elk River
State troopers enforce a 60 mph daytime and 50 mph nighttime limit on U S 72 between Athens and Elk River using radar. The 13 mile stretch reportedly lacks visible signs marking the reduced speeds and Judge Rosenau warned against guilty verdicts without proper road marking.
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Athens
U. S. 72
Elk River
D. L. Rosenau
Hartselle Civitan honors five residents at awards dinner
Hartselle Civitan Club praised five residents with plaques and certificates. Citizen of the Year went to H. A. Bartlett bank president and PTA and Chamber of Commerce leader. Police chief Willie Ryker received a 50 dollar Outstanding Service Award. Bonnie Sparkman won a Calhoun State Junior College scholarship and Carol McElroy earned the Good Citizenship Award. Jeff Tanner was named Civitan of the Year and club officers were installed.
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Hartselle
Calhoun State Junior College
Carol McElroy
Hubert McElroy
Carol
Morgan County High School
Fire Destroys Refuse Co. Warehouse and Shops
A massive blaze at McWhirter Refuse Co. in Huntsville Alabama destroyed the warehouse and maintenance shops late Thursday. No injuries were reported though several trucks and at least one auto were lost. Firefighters arrived to find the building already engulfed and officials cited the fire starting in refuse. Damage estimate not yet available.
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Huntsville
Ala
McWhirter Refuse Co
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North
Alabama
Bob Walker
Tennessee Valley
Ity
Athenstar
William R. McAllister
Col. L. P. Hodnette
University of Alabama
Air Force
Afrotc
Decatur High School
Roy McAllister
Bob Dunnavant
Calhoun
DAILY
FSU
Hartselle Civitans
Hartselle Hospitality Club
Dale Strider
Homer Landrum
Carlos Watson
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