Stratford Road extension to Point Mallard may be reconsidered
Councilman Byron Vann said he will move to reconsider the Stratford Rd extension into Wheeler Wildlife Refuge at the next meeting if dissenting Stratford Rd residents attend. The proposal passed 3-2 with Lovin and Thomas voting no. costs could run 20 000 to 30 000 dollars and a top street department priority is sought in this fiscal year.
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Byron Vann
Stratford Rd
Point Mallard
Vann
Stratford
Wheeler Wildlife Refuge
8Th St
Greenwood Dr
Joel Pugh
Street Department
Bill Lovin
Lovin
Council
Rutledge Thomas
Charles Martin
Richard Lee
Tom Atkeson
Department of the Interior
Causeway Rescue After Driver Is Trapped In Sinking Car
Belle Mina man Floyd Robertson lost control on U S 31 Tennessee River causeway. The Pontiac sank in nine feet of water as Bystanders and motorists, including John Barkley and Butch McAllister, pulled him free. He was treated at Decatur General Hospital after emergency aid saved him.
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Floyd Robertson
U.S. 31
Tennessee River Causeway
Robertson
John Barkley
Butch McAllister
Browns Ferry
Calhoun
Marty Krieger
Barkley
McAllister
Krieger
Boat Harbor
Roland Webster
Athens-Limestone County Ambulance Service
Decatur General Hospital
Athens
AAA Southend Ambulance
Decatur
14Th St. SE
Robbers Bind and Loot Couples in Hartselle Apartment
Two masked gunmen bound four people in Chateau Apartments, N Sparkman St, taking more than 2000 dollars and two diamond rings. Victims Gary Moore Greg Morton Mary Grisham and Merita Nelson ranged ages in early 20s. suspects fled after ransacking purses and leaving by phone call.
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Bob Lowry
Hartselle
Morgan County
John C. McBride
Chateau Apartments
N Sparkman St
McBride
Gary W. Moore
Greg Morton
Mary Grisham
Merita Nelson
Decatur
Moore
Morton
Huntsville
Sheriff's Department
Grand Jury Resumes Agnew Investigation
The grand jury probing Spiro Agnew resumes hearings as prosecutors gain sweeping subpoena powers to probe leaks. Judge Hoffinan allowed broad questioning with 48 hours notice while sealing all depositions and witness names.
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Grand Jury
Agnew
Baltimore
Spiro T. Agnew
Joel Kline
Montgomery County
Kline
Maryland
Stratford Road Meeting Rescheduled Over Point Mallard Park Plan
A citizens meeting to oppose Stratford Road’s extension into Point Mallard Park is moved to 7 p.m. Friday at the Decatur Inn. The plan, approved 3-2 by the city council, would make Stratford a second direct artery into the park. The mayor questions a veto. city attorney says veto only applies to permanent ordinances. The park board remains neutral amid protests from 8th Street residents and Greenwood Drive SE about traffic hazards.
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Stratford Rd
Point Mallard Park
Decatur Inn
Stratford
Point Mallard
Byron Vann
Richard Lee
Charles Martin
Rutledge Thomas
Bill Levin
Russell Bolding
A.J. Coleman
Coleman
8Th St
Greenwood Dr. SE
Leonard Hudson
Hudson
Nixon Will Withhold Endorsement Until 1976 Primaries
President Nixon said he will not endorse any Republican candidate for the 1976 nomination until they have fought in early primary battles. He noted history shows some aspirants cannot handle the big league pitching of a presidential race and wants to see how candidates perform in primaries before choosing a candidate. He also said Sen. Charles H. Percy deserves a chance to seek the presidency, along with several governors or former governors and possibly a mayor.
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Washington
Nixon
Charles H. Percy
Illinois
Percy
Senate and Nixon Face War Powers Limit in Compromise
Senate and House conferees reached a compromise bill to curb the President's power to wage undeclared war beyond sixty days. Nixon’s lawyer argued in federal court that the Senate Watergate committee lacks authority to sue the President over Watergate tape recordings and that the court has no jurisdiction.
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Washington
Senate House
Nixon
Senate Watergate Committee
Braswell Quits Registrar Post
John Braswell, a Morgan County Board of Registrars member, resigns citing health pressures. He criticizes board chairman Mrs Anne Bell and laments lack of coordination with the probate judge’s office and county commission. Braswell, in his early 70s, plans to fish instead of the errand duties.
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Bob Lowry
John Braswell
Morgan County Board of Registrars
Braswell
Mutual Savings Life Insurance Co
Anne Bell
Board of Registrars
Probate
County Commission
Space era begins as Soviet satellite orbits Earth
On this date in 1957 the Soviet Union launched a spacecraft into orbit around the Earth marking the start of space age. The Daily Calendar notes weather with highs upper 80s and rain chances 30 percent today and 50 percent tonight. It closes with a Tennessee Valley slogan.
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Soviet Union
Earth
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Jimmy Weaver
Boston
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Evelyn Wagler
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Walter E. Hoffanan
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Robinson Furniture
Downtown
Second Avenue
Ake
Dade
Lee Grand
Hippo
Tokyo
Ueno Zoo
Penn Sham
Burgers
E. Moulton’ St
Tainment, Financial
AB -Landers
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