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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1957

Page

16

Folsom Eyes Bond Issue for Inland Docks in Alabama

Governor Folsom plans a 10 million dollar bond proposal to fund inland docks as part of an expanded river system. He must balance the general fund budget with existing tax revenue and opposes new tax increases while stressing water transport as key to attracting new industry.

General Fund Folsom Alabama Gregory Oakley Wilcox County National Assny For the Advancement of Colored People Oakley Gadsden State Supreme Court House Senate John Patterson Patterson

Strands Move Hollis to New York Public Relations Post

Alton B. Hollis Jr. is promoted to public relations manager for Chemstrand Corp. in New York. He will oversee media relations, exhibits, speeches, and the company display program at Empire State Building offices. Hollis, a Georgia alumnus, previously worked with Shell Oil in Atlanta.

New York N. Y Alton B. Hollis, Jr Chemstrand Corp Robert H. Brigham Hollis Empire State Bldg Chemical Corporation Chemstrand Shell Oil Company Atlanta University of Georgia Georgia Tech Georgetown University Carolyn Sherry Jimmy Mark

Athens Paint and Wallpaper at 212 South Marion Street

Local business Athens Paint and Wallpaper tore into a property on 212 South Marion Street. No injuries reported. Investigators are reviewing security footage and speaking with witnesses. The incident prompted temporary street closures while authorities secured the area.

Athens Paint & Wallpaper Marion Street

Wolverine Tests Water Potential

A drilling rig operated at least three days last week in the Tennessee River near Wolverine. Drillers are conducting tests to bore beneath the river as part of a study of underground water supply for the Wolverine plant. If adequate underground water is found, it could replace the city supply. Underground water is typically cooler and more constant than river water.

Tennessee River Wolverine

City Water Department Reveals Largest Tariff Customers

The city water department lists its largest customers by consumption and revenue. Details include major industrial users and government buildings, outlining their water-use impact and billing figures.

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