Teton Dam Burst Triggers Idaho Evacuations
The Teton Dam ruptured causing a 15-foot high flood wave on the Teton River at 12 mph, forcing thousands to evacuate across multiple communities near Rexburg. Gov. Andrus declared an extreme state emergency while the Idaho National Guard moved in to assist. No reported injuries, but farm losses and disrupted communication followed.
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Idaho
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Boise
St. Anthony
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Hubbert called Governor of Alabama Legislature by rivals
Dr. Paul R. Hubbert, Alabama Education Association executive secretary, wields immense influence at the state capitol as a top lobbyist. He disputes political ambitions, saying his focus is on education issues and using well researched facts to sway lawmakers. He notes mandatory dues checkoff and minimal entertaining as part of AEA strategy.
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Ala
Paul R. Hubbert
Alabama
Alabama Education Association
Fayette County
George C. Wallace
Wallace
Educational Trust Fund
Hubbert
AEA
House
Senate
Sudanese president to press US on aid amid conflicts
Sudanese leader Jaafar Numairi, in Khartoum, plans talks with Ford and US officials on Lebanon and Ethiopia issues. His two week trip follows mediation in Eritrean rebel conflict and aims to gain development aid to turn Sudan into an oil Arab food basin.
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Ford
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Ethiopia
Numairi
United States
Palestinian Liberation Organization
Associated Gpress
U.S
Africa
Texas
R C McWhorter Funeral Today
Funeral for Richard C McWhorter a Morgan County School Board veteran 32 years proceeds at Austinville Church of Christ with burial at Roselawn Cemetery The service is led by Jackie Fox Tommy Vernon and Kyle McWhorter Survivors include two daughters two sons a sister a brother and six grandchildren Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers are named See MCWHORTER on Page A-3.
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Morgan County Board of Education
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Cedar St
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Telette Napps
Sheffield
Twilight Roger
Decatur
Jewel R. McWhorter
Kenneth McWhorter
Ruth Lentz
Trinity
William H. McWhorter
Moulton
Mark
Lisa
Joel McWhorter
Greg
Ric Ae Florence
Tana Willingham
Charleston
S.C
Allison
Jennifer Napps
Florence
Josh Willingham
Tommy Joe Beall
Curtis Corum
Louis Bishop
Almon McWhorter
Henry McWhorter
Max McWhorter
Sparkman Aide Says Retiring Not Decided
An aide to Sen. John Sparkman says the 76-year-old Alabama Democrat has not decided to retire at the end of his current term. Despite rumors, Sparkman, who chairs the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has not ruled out reelection in 1978.
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Montgomery
Ala
John Sparkman
D-Ala
Sparkman
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Ellenburg Hearing Faces Principal Firing Proposal in Hartselle
Saturday session in Hartselle City Hall turned into a courtroom for a school board hearing on a proposal to fire Burleson School Principal John Ellenburg. The hearing featured board attorney Julian Harris questioning special education coordinator Margaret Vann, with Ellenburg consulting attorney Joe Carr and a court reporter transcribing proceedings.
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Burleson School
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Julian
Ellenburg Hearing Prompts Large Hartselle Session
A seven hour hearing on firing Burleson Elementary Principal John Ellenburg drew over 100 spectators to Hartselle City Hall. Board members heard eight witnesses as Ellenburg’s lawyers prepare a defense for charges including insubordination and lack of cooperation with Superintendent Carlton Smith. The May 10 hearing was set to resume Monday morning with further witnesses.
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Barry Halford
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Larry Anders
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Elmo Kerr
Ellenburg
Joe Carr
Alabama Education Association
John Key
Loch Ness Monster Hunt Begins In Loch
The Loch Ness expedition led by Dr. Robert H. Rines and the Academy of Applied Science has begun operations on Loch Ness. Eight thousand color pictures from submerged cameras have been captured as engineers test underwater gear and set up a side-scan sonar to detect moving objects. the team aims to identify mysterious patterns in the murky waters and concludes the film will be processed next week.
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N.Y. Times
Drumnadrochit
Scotland
Academy of Applied Science
New York Times
Lochside
Malaran
Robert H. Rines
Boston
Academy of Applied Science of Boston
D-Day Normandy Invasion On This Date 1944
On this date in 1944 Allied forces landed on the Normandy beaches in France marking D-Day of World War II. The brief calendar notes quick weather forecast shows sunny skies with a high in the upper 70s.
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Normandy
France
It's A Privilege to Live in the Tennessee Valley
A concise tribute highlighting the Tennessee Valley region and its residents. It underscores the sense of community pride, progress, and ongoing efforts to improve living conditions, infrastructure, and opportunities across the valley.
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Tennessee Valley
Funeral Today For Judge Crow
Funeral for former Morgan Circuit Judge James H. Crow is today at 2 30 p m at Central Baptist Church with Rev A B Van Arsdale officiating. Burial follows at Roselawn Cemetery. Crow died Friday of a heart attack on his farm in Lawrence County at age 65. He leaves Elizabeth Crow Decatur a widow two sons James Harris Crow III and Pat Crow both of Birmingham a sister Mrs Edgar Young Decatur and two grandchildren James H Crow IV and Elizabeth Louise Crow of Birmingham. See FUNERAL On Page A-3.
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James H. Crow
Central Baptist Church
A. B. van Arsdale
Roselawn
Shelton Funeral
Crow
Country Club Rd
Alabama 24
Lawrence County
Elizabeth Crow
Decatur
James Harris Crow III
Pat Crow
Birmingham
Edgar Young
James H. Crow IV
Elizabeth Louise Crow
California Vote May Affect Future Of Nuclear Plants
Californians voting in the presidential primary will also decide a proposition that could ban nuclear power plants and shape the future of nuclear power nationwide. The campaign has become potentially the most expensive in state history.
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Calif
California Fair Political Practices Commission
John Keplinger
FPPC
Pacific Gas & Electric
California Labor Federation
Labor Fathers Welcome Son Barry Katzmar in Weekend Birth
Lew Katzmar and his wife Ginny welcomed baby Barry Lewis Katzmar last Saturday night. The couple described the moment as memorable and the father said he was there “all the way.” The article also notes a broader feature on new fathers in the LIVING TODAY section.
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Ginny
Barry Lewis Katzmar
Living Today
John Godbey
Two Unidentified Persons Feared Drowned Near Plant
Cullman County Sheriff's office reports two men missing after an incident at a poultry products plant west of Hanceville late Saturday night. County rescue squad and coroner at the scene, but no bodies recovered as of report time.
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