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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1966
Page
22
A workman monitors fabric destined for tires moving through a new 3-T treatment machine at Goodyear’s textile mill in Decatur. The system processes fabric at a continuous 300 feet per minute, signaling a major upgrade in production.
Alabama Public Service Commission orders Southern Bell to extend lines to the Gurley community eight miles east of Huntsville Madison County with a fall 1968 completion. Initial cost about 210000 dollars, including 160000 in improvements and an estimated 50000 revenue loss, PSC expects new subscribers to offset losses.
Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Alabama and Travelers Insurance Co will add staff to handle Parts A and B Medicare claims in Alabama. Blue Cross expects about 60 to 75 new employees by program rollout starting Friday. Travelers will add unspecified positions at Birmingham and Mobile offices to manage claims.
A gold plated millionth phone was installed today at Samford University Birmingham in a ceremony. Dr Wright of Samford received the phone and the university president made the first call to Southern Bell President Frank M Malone in Atlanta with about 200 leaders from across Alabama attending a luncheon at Samford cafeteria.
Clyde C. Argo district construction foreman for Southern Bell in Decatur completed 25 years with the company. Cecil J. Davis of Birmingham presented the 25 year pin. He and wife have one son and live at 1790 Vinca Ave SW.
The Atomic Energy Commission and 3M Co sign a $4,070,000 contract to design develop and fabricate four 20 watt and two 20 watt strontium-90 SNAP-21 deep sea RTG prototypes by October 1969 under Phase II of the Systems for Nuclear Auxiliary Power program.
A one day Alabama industrial development conference for grassroots leaders is set for Sept. 3 at the University of Alabama Birmingham Center. The program includes a luncheon with Louis C. Harris and talks by Glenn B. Taylor Harry W. Clark Eunice E. Bishop and a 10 45 a m forum on industry expectations with G T Nelson moderating. Registration is 12 with lunch and a post meeting reception planned at Parliament House and transport to the Browns versus Steelers game at Legion Field.
The article promotes remodeling with a wood plank and beam system suitable for room or patio additions. It highlights pre shrunk Southern Pine lumber as a durable, versatile option compatible with many architectural styles.
The State Chamber of Commerce reports 1966 first half private capital investment in Alabama at 145.238 million, with expansion projects totaling 136 million and new plants 9 million. 7,786 jobs expected after all expansions and new plants are completed across 51 cities in 34 counties, with 31 cities in 26 counties for new industry.
TVA today paid 36.9 million to the U.S. Treasury as part of the fiscal year 1966 power revenue returns raising total Treasury payments from TVA power revenues to about 559 million. The payment includes a 21.9 million second half dividend and 15 million annual repayment, with dividends set by the Treasury’s average market rate. Over 13 years since 1953 TVA has largely financed power facilities from revenues, with 1959 legislation guiding annual repayments.
New York AP reports that evolving low pressure forces could nudge the economy in the latter half of 1966 while five and a half years of high pressure support expectations for months ahead. Housing stock, stock prices, auto sales, consumer credit, interest rates, wage demands, and Vietnam War costs may temper growth, but defense spending and rising employment sustain a likely upward trend with new records by year end.
Two Pershing launches from Gilson Butte Utah succeeded with impacts on White Sands New Mexico range. Ft Sill troops conducted the firings as part of annual service drills. A third launch is planned from Gilson Butte today.
NASA converts Douglas Aircraft S-IVB contract for Saturn launch vehicle to a cost-plus incentive-fee deal. Fee rises or falls with cost schedule and performance incentives. Original was cost-plus fixed-fee. Estimated total cost about 700 million dollars. About 595 million funded. Work includes 18 stages modified to current configuration plus R&D and ground support gear.
NASA postpones the first Lunar Orbiter launch from the July 11-16 window to extend testing and training. The next window is August 9-13, but feasibility is undetermined.
The Super Guppy, operated by Aero Spacelines under contract with NASA, lifts the 59 foot long second stage of the Apollo Saturn launch vehicle at Mather AFB California. The aircraft’ s nose hinges to load the stage onto the plane. The operation saves two weeks in transporting the Saturn rocket section from California to Florida.
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