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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1973

Page

3

Air Route to Shanghai eyed from Vancouver by CP Air

CP Air plans the first direct Vancouver Shanghai passenger service, aiming before year end. The route, backed by CP Air president John Gilmer, will lose money initially but should grow with demand from 800 million Chinese prospects. Refueling issues in Japan and Ottawa route battles slow progress.

Shanghai China John C. Gilmer CP Air Gilmer Community of Nations Canadian Pacific Japan China Service Europe Asia South America Honolulu San Francisco Air Canada Ottawa Milan Italy Canada Toronto Montreal Alitalia Rome Canadian Pacific Limited

Stratford Road Extension Petition Grows Among Stratford Residents

More than 400 residents have signed a petition opposing the Stratford Road SE extension into Point Mallard Park. The petition arrives after a 3-2 city council vote to extend the road to relieve southeast Decatur traffic. Byron Vann proposed the extension amid complaints from nearby residents and will seek reconsideration if Stratford residents attend Monday’s meeting to protest.

Stratford Rd Point Mallard Park Stratford Council Decatur Byron Vann 8Th St. SE Greenwood Vann

Garbage Law Begins Monday in Morgan County

The Tri-County District Health Service will issue citations starting Monday to enforce Morgan County solid waste disposal law. Director Charles Sutton said many residents seek permission to bury garbage on their property while others may use the Deer Springs landfill opening Monday. Most residents rely on franchised collectors. noncompliance carries misdemeanor charges.

Tri-County District Health Service Morgan County Charles Sutton Environmental Health Service Sutton Deer Springs

Health Fund Loss Meet Set By Health Officials

Dr. Betty Vaughan plans a October 18 meeting with city and county officials to discuss funding cutbacks and their impact on Morgan Lawrence and Limestone counties. Officials warn that the Appalachian grant termination may jeopardize public health with a potential 50 percent cut in health care delivery if deficits remain unresolved.

Betty Vaughan Tri-County District Health Service Health Service Morgan, Lawrence Limestone Counties Commission Morgan County Decatur

Hallways Chosen as Safest Tornado Shelters

A Limestone County Civil Defense survey finds school hallways are the safest places for students during a tornado. Officials met with county and city school leaders to discuss shelter-site surveys across 18 city, county, and private schools.

Athens Limestone County Civil Defense

Guntharp Civil Case Docketed In Davis Wrongful Death Suit

Morgan County Circuit Judge Newton B. Powell set Tuesday as the trial date in a civil suit where Mrs. James F. Davis sues former Mayor Charles E. Guntharp over her husband’s death. Guntharp was convicted of second degree murder last March. The suit seeks 250000 dollars. A similar suit is pending against ex policeman Stewart Weaver, also convicted in Davis death.

Morgan County Newton B. Powell James F. Davis Charles E. Guntharp Guntharp Davis Stewart Weaver

Mayor Russell Bolding Attends Alabama Municipalities Meet

Mayor Russell Bolding travels to Montgomery for a gathering of the Alabama League of Municipalities. Members discuss pending legislation and the impact of bills from the recent legislative session.

Russell Bolding Montgomery Alabama League of Municipalities League

NLRB rules on Browns Ferry walkout workers

The National Labor Relations Board recommended that about 170 pipefitters from Plumbing and Pipefitters Local 760 at Browns Ferry Nuclear Power Plant not be rehired after a walkout by roughly 300 union workers protesting nonunion hiring. The rest returned to work following a hearing.

Browns Ferry National Labor Relations Board NLRB

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