Alabama Faces Bond Debt Per Person and Growing Interest
Alabama owes 78 per resident based on the 1960 census with total bond debt at 250.7 million, plus 79 million in interest until final payment in 1991. Road, school, hospital bonds drive the issue. highways and universities hold large portions, and revenue bonds outnumber general obligations.
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Alabama
Montgomery
Auburn University
University of Alabama Medical School
Mobile
Community Glimpses Highlight Local Talent And Events
Larry Durham from 108 Church St joins 40 voices of Birmingham Southern College Choir for the annual spring tour. A Moose Lodge evening at 8 at Moulton Street is open to the public. J D Knight of Decatur attends a three day Metropolitan Life conference in New York. Decatur Shrine Club meets Friday at 7 at Decatur Country Club with Potentate Dr David A McCoy attending. Sheriff's office seeks owners of lost items including teddy bears dolls blankets and toy cars. A hit and run damaged a 1955 Ford at 719 4th Ave SE. Kenneth Free is the owner. See DIARY on Page 2.
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Larry Durham
Robert Durham
Church St
Birmingham Southern College Choir
J. D. Knight
Eastmeade
New York City
Knight
Metropolitan Life: Insurance Co
Decatur
Johnston St
4Th Ave. SE
Kenneth Free
Family Sermon Strategy For A Reluctant Child
A parent asks about skipping church for a child who resists weekly. The adviser notes age may affect responsibility and compares church to school and dentist visits. Recommend a calm talk, then invite the child to church, signaling boundaries and consistent participation to reinforce value.
Soviet caves in Cuba eyed for storage of arms
Army intelligence chief Maj. Gen. Alva R. Fitch told a Senate subcommittee that thousands of caves in Cuba may store ammunition military vehicles and aircraft. Aerial photos show roads to caves and experts say much gear could be underground. He dismissed refugee claims of hidden offensive missiles or bombers.
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Washington
Army
Cuba
Alva R. Fitch
Senate Armed Services Subcommittee
Fitch
Subcommittee
Frigideire Sales and Service Backed by GM and Robinsons
Frigidaire sales and service are supported by General Motors and Robinsons, marking a regional alliance. The arrangement aims to expand distribution and repair coverage across the area.
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Frigideire
General Motors and Robinson's
Edg
Growth aimed at Alabama area electric power group
An electric power committee of five men met at Crescent Motel to advance an organization serving 12 North Alabama counties. The proposed articles outline goals to promote electric power use, expand industries, develop natural resources, diversify jobs, and cooperate with private and public agencies for technical business information.
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North Alabama
Alabama
North Alabama Development Association, Inc
Crescent
School Leaders May Aid Wallace Road Bond
Gov George Wallace faces a proposed $100 million road bond in a two part special session with support seen from a legislative finance study committee. House Ways and Means Committee approval appears likely though final passage remains uncertain.
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Montgomery
George Wallace
Legislative
House
Ways and Means
TVA Regulates Dams Ahead of Ohio River Flood Crest
The Tennessee Valley Authority raises flows through nine main dams and halts tribuary discharges to create storage for an Ohio River flood crest. TVA plans turbine releases at storage dams as Tennessee flood waters recede. Heavy rains in the Tennessee Valley and Appalachians boost river levels across the region.
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Knoxville, Tenn
Tennessee Valley Authority
Ohio River
Mississippi
Tennessee
Ohio
Paducah
Kentucky
Mississippi River
Caruthersville
Helena
Ark
Ing
TVA
Tennessee Valley
Appalachian Mountains
Tennessee -Alabama
Flood Outlook Improves Yet Flooding Persists in Regions
Heavy rains in several Eastern and Southern states worsen flood risk while Ohio River Basin shows relief. A Norwich dam burst during downpour killed five and injured four. a boiler explosion followed. Across five states floods blamed for 12 deaths. thousands remain homeless as roads close and services halt.
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Ohio River
Norwich
Conn
Ohio
West Virginia
Indiana
South Carolina
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
Red Cross
Maryland
Carolinas
Maine
Florence safety officer Berry to be reinstated
Abel G. Berry of Florence Alabama fired March 30 1962 as Wheeler Dam public safety officer will be reinstated after his appeal to the Civil Service Commission Board of Appeals and Review in Washington was advised today.
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Chattanooga
Abel G. Berry
Florence
Ala
Tennessee Valley Authority
Berry
Wheeler Dam
Civil Service Commission
Atlanta
Commission
Board of Appeals and Review
Washington
Water Dam Break Triggers Plant Explosion in Connecticut
Five people died and one was missing after a dam breach sent flood waters into a cord-manufacturing plant. A boiler exploded, one wing collapsed, and the town faced multi million dollar damage. Rescue crews saved the Moody family and others from the wrecked building.
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Norwich
Margaret Moody
Thomas Moody
Moody
Thomas
James
Shawn
Connecticut
Lewis Sears
Market Wrap Shows Mixed Wheat and Strong Corn Demand
New York AP reports stocks higher with moderate trading while bonds stay firm. Cotton declines as a commission house liquidates. Chicago wheat mixed, old crop months weak. corn and oats show strong demand. soybeans firm on short covering. Hogs fall up to 25 cents to a top of 15.35, slaughter steers mostly steady at 24.50.
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Senate
Highway Department
Women of the Moose
Moose Lodge
Moulton St
Decatur Shrine Club
Decatur Country Club
David A. McCoy
Zamora Temple
Birmingham
W. E. Hooper
Hoyt Greer
A. E. Chiles
M. C. Stewart
Quince Eddens
Carl Waltersdorf
J. W. Johnson
T. D. Johnson
Associated Press
Illinois
Middle Atlantic
New York State
National Broadcasting Co
Washington (Ap
Dean Rusk
Fidel Castro
Woo Chul-Chang
Kim Chun Soo
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