TVA Inland Waterway Surpasses Early Hopes In 40 Years
TVA economist estimates show Tennessee River waterway saved $65.6 million in 1972 freight costs, nearly eight times the $8.5 million annual operating and depreciation costs. Since 1940s start, navigation benefits total about $680 million against $158 million costs, fueling regional industry with 28.1 million tons moved in 1972 and 40,000 direct jobs. The upcoming Tennessee Tombigbee Waterway is expected to extend these gains toward the Great Lakes and a billion-dollar future.
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Tennessee Valley Authority
Waterway
TVA
Tennessee
M.I. Foster
Tennessee River Waterway
Foster
Tennessee River
Tennessee Valley
There Is No Limit to Good Deeds If Credit Is Hidden
A compact quotation credits Judson Branch and asserts that true good comes when one seeks no recognition. The line emphasizes selfless effort over personal acclaim.
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Judson Branch
Don’t tax the poor and aged in Decatur vote
A letter urges Decatur residents to oppose a one cent educational sales tax on June 19 1973 arguing it hits the poor and elderly hardest. It contends sales taxes burden low income groups more than higher earners and cites poverty statistics for Decatur Whites and Blacks.
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Decatur
Ala
Decatur Daily
United States
Monarch Press, Inc
U.S. Department of Commerce
Bureau of the Census
Adolphus A. Elliott
14Th Avenue
Alabama
Decatur Daily imprint and policy notice
The Decatur Daily outlines founder editor details W R Shelton from 1912 to 1924 and publication schedule. It lists subscription rates by mail for daily and Sunday editions, trade zone pricing, taxes, and a misstatement policy urging prompt redress.
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W. R. Shelton
No Seat Belt Law Opinion From Somerville Reader
A Somerville reader named Ray Long argues against passing a seat belt law. He contends enforcement would be widespread and fines could range from ten to fifty dollars, and he believes people will ignore such a law.
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P.O
Somerville
Ala
the Decatur Daily
Ray Long
Morgan County voter urges yes on school sales tax
A Morgan County citizen urges residents to vote yes on the proposed one cent sales tax at the June 19 polls to restore funding lost from federal sources and maintain current school education levels. The letter is dated June 7 1973 and signed by J A Greenhaw.
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Union Grove
Ala
Decatur Daily
Morgan County
J. A. Greenhaw
Brewer High School Appreciation Letter
James R. Tucker principal thanks Somerville Route 2 staff for extensive coverage of Brewer High School during construction and early operation. He praises the coverage for making Brewer School well known in the area and state.
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Somerville
Decatur Daily
Brewer High School
Brewer School
James R. Tucker
Weyand Named Possible Army Vice Chief of Staff
Gen. Frederick C. Weyand, the last U.S. commander in Vietnam, is tabbed as a candidate to succeed Gen. Alexander M. Haig as Army vice chief of staff. Weyand, 56, now commands all Army forces in the Pacific from Hawaii after the Vietnam pullout.
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Washington
Frederick C. Weyand
U.S
Vietnam
Army
Weyand
Alexander M. Haig
Nixon
White House
Pentagon
Senate
Hawaii
Pacific
Creighton W. Abrams
Abrams
Sunday Morning Briefs June 10 1973
The brief AP NYT News Service and CQ items note Sunday morning developments on political legislative activity national leaders and scheduled public events. No dramatic incidents reported. items provide snapshots of ongoing government actions and public statements for readers.
Justice moves against two congressmen in wake of kickback probes
The U S attorney in Washington quietly is building cases against Rep. James Collins and ex Rep. J Irving Whalley for potential obstruction and related kickback questions. A grand jury may indict Collins. Thornburgh urged Whalley case forwarded for possible indictment. The piece notes wider DOJ focus on prominent Republicans post Watergate.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
U.S. Attorney’s Office
James Collins
R-Tex
Dallas
J. Irving Whalley
R-Pa
U.N
Justice Department
Collins
Whalley
George Haag
FBI
U.S
Pittsburgh
Richard Thornburgh
Western Hemisphere
Port-au-Prince
Haiti
Jean-Claude Duvalier
Hemoribbean
Luckner Cambronne
Hemo-Caribbean
Cambronne
Life Services
Joe Sharlitt
Milton Barall
Capitol Hill
Why God Allows War and Suffering According to Graham
Billy Graham argues that human responsibility and free will explain wars and sin. God could intervene but honors human choice. future divine reign will end suffering. He warns against blaming God and points to biblical prophecy in Revelation for restoration.
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C. L
Garden of Eden
God
The Power of Faith by Norman Vincent Peale
A nostalgic reflection recalls the Empire State Express and a dog chasing a train. A cautionary tale follows about chasing wealth for its own sake and the value of meaningful goals over material success.
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the Power OF
Norman Vincent Peale
New York
Chicago
Empire State Express
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Fascell
Fauntroy
Sharlitt
Congress
P. R
Edward Francisque
Billy Graham
Bill Jones
Bill
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