Decatur Area Weather and River Reading Summary
River reading at Keller Memorial Bridge Saturday morning was 21.74 feet with sea level at 556.04. High Saturday 87 degrees at 4 pm, low 70 at 6 am. Forecast today mostly cloudy and warm through Monday with a slight chance of showers and thundershowers. Winds 5 to 10 mph, gusty near storms. Climate data show no precipitation today, monthly total 1.03 inches, yearly total 29.37 inches. Sunrise 5:33 am, sunset 8:03 pm.
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AEC issues interim safety criteria for nuclear plants
The Atomic Energy Commission laid out strict new criteria for emergency core cooling systems at water cooled reactors. Older plants must tighten inspection intervals and add equipment within three years, while newer plants may only need minor procedural changes.
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Harold M. Schmeck JR
New York Times News Service
Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
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Fire damages Supermarket at 1809 with St. SE
Big Bear Supermarket at 1809 with St. SE was heavily damaged by fire and smoke early Saturday. Owner H. J. Brumback said the fire may have started from a faulty neon light and firemen from two Decatur stations quickly doused the flames after the 1 11 a.m. call. heat broke front plate glass and melted plastic signs. Adjoining buildings were not affected and damage estimate was not given.
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Big Bear
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H. J. Brumback
Decatur
Burrowing Owl Lays Six to Seven Eggs in Horseshoe Clutch
A female burrowing owl lays a clutch of six to seven eggs arranged in a horseshoe shape. The finding highlights the species breeding pattern and nesting behavior observed in its habitat.
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