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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1976
Page
5
The Snake River flood swelled by a controversial dam breach tears through southeastern Idaho, killing nine and leaving about 200 families homeless after a 30 mile flood zone around Idaho Falls. About 100 people remained missing as the disaster spread.
A 191 page report on human rights in Chile circulated by the commission at the annual meeting of American foreign ministers in Washington lists killings and torture of prisoners and cites a very high number of arbitrary arrests through March. In Washington, House Democrats begin openly seeking leadership posts as Speaker Carl Albert retires. In Cairo, the Arab League calls an emergency meeting of foreign ministers to address Lebanon, prompted by the Palestinian Liberation Organization.
Veteran engineer Waugh markets 42 years in public works and vows tough, efficient city government aimed at fixing streets and bridges including Memorial Parkway. Ex-officer Grissom seeks department reorganization while unemployment pay and a police career frame his candidacy amid council race details.
Alabama officials monitor the Browns Ferry plant after a state ruling affecting TVA. The case challenges federal standards for pollution while TVA plans gradual fuel loading and possible unit operation in late summer. NRC reviews final reports as TVA seeks to avoid power purchases during peak AC season.
Decatur moves assets back to city control from the Authority with the city as co signer on original park loans. A resolution creates an operating agreement between the Authority and the city and allows naming a designated authority to oversee park operations. The mayor is named as that designated authority with final say on personnel and purchasing. The council also approves election notice actions and several budget and zoning measures including street department repairs, rezoning three 5th Ave lots to M1, and Meadowbrook Estates drainage maintenance. Adjacent property sales to Williams Auto Parts for Lee St expansion are approved to align with 2nd Ave renewal plans.
Amid Senate proceedings Auburn University officials said a filibuster has little hope of success due to missing votes. In the House the Welfare surplus: $17 million last September with projections of $10 to $15 million unencumbered by year end, yet expected general fund drains suggest reserves decline next year. James Webster proposed a municipal lottery to fund Point Mallard debt, detailing $10,000 weekly prizes and fund allocations, but council members did not react favorably and the plan was shelved as the Point Mallard takeover had just been approved.
Alan Alda told about 750 nurses at the American Nurses Association convention that eliminating sexism hinges on supporting the Equal Rights Amendment. He argued doctors underrate nurses and urged a clear legal signal on sex similar to race, noting the ERA still needs four states for ratification.
The article outlines primary rules and results for Ohio. Democrats list Carter Church Jackson Wallace McCormack in the preferential contest with delegates by at large and district, while Republicans feature an uncommitted slate and a Ford Reagan slate. Polls close 7:30 or 8 p.m. EDT. total delegates 249 split Democrat 152 Republican. 12 948 precincts.
Edward V. Sherry urges TVA to use load management incentives for distributors. He cites Air Products plants at Decatur Alabama and Calvert City Kentucky to argue for curtailable power pricing, highlighting TVA policy barriers and the need for reliability and lower LOLP. He attaches a conference paper and notes earlier Electrical World summary.
The Arab League scheduled a crisis meeting with Mahmoud Riad after and 13 of 20 members approved. Beiruts stranglehold by Syrian troops continued as armored columns reportedly moved toward the capital from eastern Lebanon. In Washington Health Secretary Mathews faced criticism for not ordering an FDA corruption probe.
LPN Chapter 7 meets at 7 p.m. in Hartselle Hospital dining room with Charles T. Roberts as speaker. Decatur Newcomers Club hosts luncheon at Burningtree Country Club at 11 a.m. Dr Betty Vaughn presents women's health program. Golden Age Club meets at 10:30 a.m. Rev Joe Ray speaks at Ninth Street United Methodist Church. Decatur PBX Club holds a Dutch luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at Decatur Inn for International PBX Operators' week. Single Adult Fellowship gathers at 7:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church youth center. Faith Revival Center holds revival through Sunday with services at 7:30 p.m. Evangelist Frank Odell.
Allen proposes a research staff to prepare legal and cost analyses and a strong public information program to explain rate hikes and fuel adjustments. He says better explanation would help the public understand utility charges and supports a GOP shift aligned with Alabama voters. He notes his background as a pastor and lawyer in Montgomery.
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