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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1968

Page

14

Enormous Jetport Shaping In Swamp

A mammoth airport project carved from Everglades swamps west of Miami aims to span the supersonic era and space travel. FAA backs a 500000 planning grant, envisioning a world-spanning superport network with an 800 foot wide corridor and high speed ground transport by 1975.

Ben Funk Associated Press Miami, Fla Everglades Alan C. Stewart Dade County Miami Everglades National Park Los Angeles San Francisco Washington ‘International Federal Aviation Administration Latin ‘America United States Tokyo Paris London Moscow Paul Boatman FAA Florida English

Automatic increases in Social Security benefits tied to CPI

In 1968 the idea of automatic Social Security benefit hikes linked to the Consumer Price Index gains traction. The plan would raise retirement payments whenever living costs rise, with future increases voted as needed. The move aims to protect purchasing power, backed by political support from both major parties amid a broad call for reform.

Sylvia Porter Labor Department CPI Seal Beach Calif GOP Nixon Miami Beach Fla White House Congress U. S

Legal Notice Register's Sale in Morgan County Alabama

Public auction of property in Beulah Mae Thompson Cooper vs Maggie Thompson Morrow case to satisfy a 1968 decree. Four Griffin's Addition lots offered in four series with starting bids: 100, 200, 250 and 1950 dollars, cash, at Morgan County Courthouse on October 14, 1968. Bryan McAfee Register.

State OF Alabama Morgan County Circuit Court IN Equity Beulah Mae Thompson Cooper Come Cent Maggie Thompson Morrow Circuit Court Griffin Bryan McAfee

Parakeet Health Warning Psittacosis

A reader from Salem Massachusetts asks about psittacosis a disease linked to parakeets. The reply notes it exists and is a serious respiratory illness in humans and birds urging prompt veterinary care and caution with cage dust exposure.

Clay Adams Salem Mass U.S

Classifieds and notices listing local ads and events

Cash in advance for all classifieds. AA meetings Open Door Group 813 B Sherman St Sundays and Wednesdays 8 PM. Roberts Shoe Shop offers alterations and cleaning open 7 AM. AA meets Thursday and Saturday 8 PM Valley Health Building. Ladies exercise class openings. Dedication note for mother’s passing. Lost silver miniature female poodle in Hartselle Reward 773 6109.

Valley Health Building

Help Wanted and Classified Ad Blurb

Classified column offers part time work from 7 am to 9 am and interview opportunities. Listings include beauty academy enrollment, waitressing, store manager, and various sale notices with contact numbers. Local ads mention puppies, birds, kittens, and vinyl siding promotions with phone contact.

Home Repair Services Offered for Various Needs

Local contractor offers new additions kitchens cabinets built ins new roofs dens patios painting plumbing and other home repairs. No job too small and free estimates available to homeowners seeking renovations or fixes.

Notice of Probate Appointment for James D. Connick

Letters Testamentary issued September 27 1968 by Judge T C Almon Morgan County Probate Court to Mary C Connick executrix. All persons with claims against the estate must present them within the legal time limit or be barred.

James D. Connick T. C. Almon Morgan County Mary C. Connick

Estate of G W Burns Deceased Probate Notice

Estate of G W Burns granted to Lloyd L Burns as executor on September 23 1968 by Judge T C Almon of Morgan County Probate Court. Claimants must present claims within the legal period or be barred. Also notices of contract completion for lighting Decatur High School Stadium Alabama and required filing of claims. Quality Electric Co Henry Bearden owner. Additional aviation terminal plans for jetport with 1000 seat airliners and 150 million passengers annually by 1975.

Quality Electric Company Decatur High Schools Decatur Alabama Decatur Board of Education Quality Electric Co Henry Bearden Stewart

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