Alabama lawmakers take July fourth holiday after busy session
The Alabama Legislature adjourns for a 13 day holiday as the House approves a beer whisky and cigarette tax package and a $180 million general appropriation bill. The Senate delays the consumer credit code while advancing local and bond measures totaling about $37 million.
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Saturn rocket stages moved to Alabama Space and Rocket Center
A Saturn I and Saturn V stages caravan will transfer Saturday from NASA Marshall to the Alabama Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville. The four mile move along Highway 20 begins about 5 a.m., with rain contingency on Sunday.
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Twenty entry leads Miss Spirit of America pageant
Miss Donna Carol Hudgins aged 20 of Leesburg becomes the 20th entrant in the Miss Spirit of America Pageant to be held at Delano Park on July 4. Entries accepted through June 30. Hudgins, Florence State University senior, ex Sand Rock High School student, is active in Beta Club, FFA, 4H, FHA, and was Cherokee County Maid of Cotton. She is a dorm deputy and a Sunhi sponsor with multiple honors and pageant finalist titles.
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Birmingham policemen sued over death in jail
U S federal court action seeks 200000 in damages from two former Brownville officers alleging deprivation of civil rights of Army veteran Melvin Wilkes who died in jail after his arrest for drunkenness. His mother files the suit saying he was left unconscious and untreated for hours.
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HUD approves $30,000 loan for Hartselle housing plan
HUD grants a $30,000 preliminary loan to Hartselle for planning 120 low rent homes with 40 units slated for the elderly. Hartselle Urban Renewal Director John Reynolds says the funds enable site search and facility planning though site and cost details are not yet set. Senators Sparkman and Allen and Rep. Jones commented on the project.
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Brewer says bridges critical as bond plan seeks funding
Alabama Governor Albert Brewer told reporters that 30 of the state's 95 major bridges are in urgent need of replacement and urged a $25 million bond issue. A second $11.9 million bond would back medical school expansion through capital development. Federal funds may cover seven bridges. others would rely on state revenues and matching funds.
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Miss Alabama semifinalists named for 50 contestants
Fifty contestants were named as Miss Alabama Pageant semifinalists with finalists to be announced Monday. Final judging is set for July 3 and the pageant occurs during Alabama’s 150th anniversary sesquicentennial musical drama.
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Alabama
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Sara
Gulf Shores Seafood Plant Destroyed by Overnight Fire
Fire at South port Seafoods Inc in Gulf Shores caused about 100000 dollars in damage. Five fire trucks battled the blaze including Gulf Shores and Foley units. Refrigeration equipment was among the losses reported by Fire Chief Joe McClusky.
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Sharrett Named Manager Of Joe Wheeler Cooperative
Kenneth Sharrett is the manager of the Joe Wheeler Electric Cooperative in Hartselle, correcting an earlier report that credited Bruce Sherrill with the position.
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Joe Wheeler Electric Cooperative
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Morgan County Blood Drive Lags Ahead Of Year End
Morgan County Red Cross blood drive at St John s Episcopal Parish House yielded 37 pints, far short of the 50 hoped for with nine donors rejected. Chairman Tom Roberts cites slow response and a need to boost the county’s supply before the June 30 fiscal year end. Blood was borrowed from two other county chapters. next Bloodmobile visit tentatively set for July 15.
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