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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1977

Page

13

Utility Bills Fail in Alabama Senate Filibuster

The Alabama Senate blocked Gov. George Wallace utility package during a four week special session. Wallace announced plans to run for U.S. Senate, citing high power costs. Senate critics warned price increases could follow if investments are restricted.

Gay Barber Montgomery Alabama George C. Wallace Senate Adaesine Gov. Wallace Federal Elections Commission U. S John Sparkman U.S. Senate Wallace House of Representatives Alabama Power Company APC Public Service Commission State Supreme Court Bingham Edwards Edwards South Alabama Power Fine PSC Sens. Fine J. Richmond Pearson Birmingham Eddie Hubert Gilmore McCalla A. W. Clegan Oscar Ray Peden Florence Finis St. John III Cullman Bob Wilson Jasper L. D Utilities Decatur Sen. L. W. “Red’’ Noonan Mobile United State Noonan Donald Stewart Anniston Sparkman Stewart Jere Beasley Joe Fine Beasley Senate Finance and Taxation Committee James Raiford Peden Supreme Court Howell Heflin C. C Bo’’ Torbert Ronnie G. Flippo Washington Chuck Percy George Chuck Bert Lance

Fire safety expert urges evacuation drills after Kentucky club blaze

Fire officials warn tragedies can strike any public venue and urge owners to enforce minimum safety standards. Deputy Fire Marshal Howard Dees notes two exits for many restaurants, automatic lighting on emergency exits, and accessible fire equipment. Officials say enforcement is weak and a courthouse lacks a formal evacuation plan, while multi million dollar suits loom over the Beverly Hills Supper Club disaster.

Paul Foreman Roynell Beverly Hills Southgate Thornell A. D. Terry Clarence Hudson Hudson City Hall Morgan County Dep Howard Dees Decatur Dees North Alabama Morgan Lawrence Limestone Lauderdale Colbert Terry

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