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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1955

Page

19

Limestone Fire Protection and Election Change Measures Advertised

Three rural fire protection bills and a fourth resolving a district based election for Limestone County Board of Revenue were advertised for introduction in the state legislature. Co sponsored by Rep. J. M. Dement and Sen. M. C. Grisham the measures include establishing fire stations and funding via property tax, and a forest fire program levy.

Athens Limestone County J. M. Dement M. C. Grisham Board of Revenue

Radio TV Logs Chronicle Daily Broadcasts in Erratic Schedule

A detailed log lists WAIJF and WBRC TV channels with varied shows from Gospel favorites to news programs and afternoon music blocks. The entry catalogs program times for numerous stations and hosts across a wide broadcast day.

Man visits Russell Springs after 48 years in exile

Jeff Baker, living 11 miles away, visits his county seat for the first time since 1907. He notes changes including electric lights, moving pictures, paved streets, and busier traffic. He recalls tax referendum debates and a district based Board of Revenue. He plans to return later amid stories of cosmic rays.

Russell Springs Jeff Baker Russell Springs Jeff

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