Senate Extends Tax Withholding Rates for 31 Days
The Senate approved a 31 day extension of current income tax withholding rates tied to the 10 percent surcharge. The measure, attached to a minor tariff bill, aims to keep surtax provisions alive until July 31 while House action is awaited. If not passed by next Monday, withholding drops revert to pre surcharge levels.
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Close Drive In Faces Move to Shut It Down
An angry group of about 70 parents urged Hartselle's City Council to close the Ranch Drive-In claiming the theater shows obscene films. Manager Hank Farris defended the programming citing competition from sports and TV and noted low revenue for controversial titles like The Bible. The council authorized the city attorney to approach the National Citizens for Decent Literature to pursue possible action, while warning that local court success could be overturned on appeal.
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Public Inquiries and City Services Advice Framed as Answers
Readers submit questions on insurance complaints tax refunds and historical photo costs. Officials provide guidance pointing to the State Insurance Department Montgomery Alabama, Giant Photos Rockford Illinois, and city spending timelines.
Wheeler To Serve Wallace Hospital
Joe Wheeler Electric Cooperative, based at Hartselle, will furnish power to the Wallace center for the mentally retarded after a long dispute with the Decatur Electric Department. The agreement, under negotiations led by Sim Thomas, aims for a 20 year pact with terms to be concluded Friday. Decatur cites policy limits and notes the project may cost about 112800 annually when completed, with higher rates than Decatur.
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Market Report Warmed by Mixed Trade in New York
Stocks drift lower in slack trading as cotton gains and futures for grains show varied moves. Wheat climbs late while corn declines on liquidation. oats rise on a late rally and soybeans trade lightly. Hog futures drop 25 cents with 4,500 receipts, fat cattle and steer markets fall 50 cents to 1.00, receipts 8,500, top 34.75.
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Judy Garland inquest rules death accidental in London
Coroner Gavin Thurston ruled Judy Garland’s death at her Chelsea home accidental from an incautious self overdosage of barbiturates. The 47 year old entertainer’s husband Mickey Deans testified she rarely drank and had a habit of taking sleeping tablets since childhood.
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Testing Bus Seat Belts in School Vehicles
The item notes a test on the feasibility of equipping school buses with seat belts. AP Wirephoto accompanies the report, indicating the experimental nature of the study and its educational context.
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Four Decatur Girls Reach Miss Alabama Semi-Finals
Four Decatur contestants Connie Collier Shirley Eaken Karen McWaters and Lynelle Weber were named among 50 Miss Alabama semi-finalists in Birmingham. All attend state colleges and are singers or pianists. They face weekend judging with 24 finalists to be chosen, ahead of final judging starting July 3 at the state fairgrounds. Connie, 19, is daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Collier of 1305 Elizabeth SE.
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Vietnam War Protesters Rally at Capitol Under Court Protection
Protesters gathered on the Capitol steps under a court ruling with police not interfering. Separate items note Richie Allen of the Phillies declaring he is through with the team and will not play until traded, and a 19 year old pianist named Shirley Eaken, daughter of Olivia O. Eaken, living in Alabama.
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