Sparkman Pushes Jetport Safety Fund in Bill
A 385000 appropriation for airport surveillance radars at the Huntsville Decatur jetport is included in an airport safety bill drafted by the Department of Transportation at Sen John Sparkmans request. He said Birmingham Mobile and Montgomery airports would receive similar funds to boost safety at Alabama four largest airports. He warned of a dire need for additional instrument landing systems at these key facilities.
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Huntsville-Decatur
Department of Transportation
John Sparkman
Sparkman
Birmingham
Mobile
Montgomery
Alabama
Boarding Tax Effective July 1 At Jetport Gate
The Huntsville Decatur jetport authority will levy a $1 boarding tax on all air travelers starting July 1 to help reduce a $3.9 million construction deficit. The tax is expected to raise about $200,000 in the next year. Several cities have enacted similar taxes after a Supreme Court ruling upheld their legality. Mobile began collecting the tax last Thursday. other cities plan to start July 1 with fees varying by city. Critics call it double taxation while airlines warn it may delay flights. The tax follows the 1970 Airport and Airways Development Act funding framework.
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Supreme Court
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Richmond
Saginaw
New York Times
New Hampshire
Dress Memorial Airport
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Idaho
Charlotte
N.C
Newport News
Rochester
Eastern Airlines
Airport and Airways Development Act
The
Air Transport Association
Economy grows yet voters wary of gains
AP analysis notes broad economic growth with rising take home pay amid political caution. Joblessness and inflation targets set by the administration appear unlikely to be met before the election. Critics question feasibility of stable prices while achieving full employment and long-term growth. Chamber of Commerce directors urge prospective members, signaling persistent local business outreach.
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35 Increase Chamber Roll 35 Increase Chamber Roll
Thirty five members have been added to the Chamber of Commerce rolls in week three of the drive bringing total new signups to 108. Many prospects have accepted the Investment Schedule and directors aim to reach 100 percent membership with pairs visiting firms like Lion Oil Co. and printers. New members include Point Mallard Park J & W Lion Station and several printing firms along with churches doctors and other local businesses. Robert McCulloch greets Raymond Russell at a company meeting in Arizona where Hussell was honored as a top McCulloch salesman.
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Chamber
Lion Oil Co
Point Mallard Park
J & W Lion
K & D Lion
Wright's
Lion Station
Dixie Printing
Pentecost Printing
Decatur Printing
Hutto Printing
North Alabama Crating
Quality
Robb Printing Valley
Reynolds Funeral Home
Angel's Welding Service
Hodges Pest Control
City
Gray's Fashionwear
Bank St
Rhett G. Danley Jr
James Lyons Jr
William W. Pyron
Wilson Tractor Co
Southland Plaza
Decatur Christian Church
First United Methodist Church
Lonnie
Roy G. Childers
M. T. Valentine
Rose
Lawrence
Arizona
Hussell
McCulloch
Ann Landers columns on dogs and phone privacy
A middle aged Cincinnati reader questions why dog owners invest in pets while Ann Landers notes many find dogs offer companionship and routine care. A caller laments nosey switchboard operators, and another reader responds that operators are busy and rarely eavesdrop.
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Ann Landers
Cincinnati
Florida
Land of Ours
Nora
Harvard and Yale Founding Years Noted
Harvard University was founded in 1636 and Yale University in 1701, marking early colonial higher education milestones in American history.
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Yale University
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Buck) Martin Jr
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