District Health Service trims staff as clinics loom
The Tri-County District Health Service announces 45 percent staff cuts due to funding shortfalls, dropping from 30 to 18 full-time workers plus one part-time employee. Most public clinics will close indefinitely except immunization and drug clinics as Dr. Betty Vaughan leads a review of which facilities can be kept open.
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Health Service
Vaughan
Tri-County District Health Service
Morgan County Medical Society
Morgan County
Health Department
Venezuela and Arab production cuts jolt U S oil costs
Arab cutbacks reducing 4 million barrels a day push costs higher for U S utilities and consumers. Venezuela to raise oil tax valuation by 56 percent next week, making Venezuelan oil pricier abroad. Con Ed warns of limited low sulfur oil and potential rolling blackouts if high sulfur fuels are used. New England Power Co officials say waivers are sought to replace dwindling No 2 oils.
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U.S
Middle East
Beirut
Venezuela
United States
Canada
New York
Consolidated Edison Co
Con Ed
Charles Luce
New England Power Co
Egypt and Israel Agree To Discuss Cease-Fire Meeting
United Nations backed plan for a 7000 member cease-fire force proceeds as Egypt and Israel edge toward talks between military representatives. U.N. troops begin arriving at Suez while Cairo and Tel Aviv hint at talks under the UN flag along the front.
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Israel
U.N
Middle East
Washington
Tel Aviv
Cairo
United Nations
Security Council
Suez
Sinai Peninsula
U.S
Orly
Suez Canal
Golan Heights
West Bank
Pentagon
United States
Pacific
Europe
Israel Defense Force
Yigal Allon
Air Pollution alert lifted after six hours in Decatur
The first official air pollution alert of the year for Decatur lasted six hours on Saturday. The alert began at 1 PM, ended at 7 PM as rain and stronger winds cut particulate matter from 393 to 144 micrograms per cubic meter. A 30 percent reduction in industrial emissions was required and industry cooperated. North Alabama's air stagnation advisory may extend, despite improving conditions.
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Decatur
Tri-County District Health Service
Health Service
North Alabama
Jefferson County Board of Health
Birmingham
Area Residents Killed In Mishaps
Three area residents died in two weekend traffic accidents out of state. Thomas Gene Ridinger and his wife Jewell, both of Anderson, were killed in Sullivan Indiana when a dry cement truck cut across their lane on U S 41. James D Luna, 49, of Cornersville Tennessee was injured but survived after a fiery crash on U S 64 west of Fayetteville Tennessee that killed his father Roy Luna, 75, of Elkmont. The Ridingers died when their semi collided with the cement truck. Luna lost control and crashed into a tree. Funeral services for the Ridingers were set for today at 2 p m at McConnell's Funeral Home Chapel.
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Thomas Gene Ridinger
Jewell
Anderson
Sullivan
Ind
Roy Luna
Elkmont
Fayetteville
Tenn
Luna
James D. Luna
Cornersville
Jim Rose
Tennessee State Troopers
Rose
James Luna
Herschel Ault
Indiana
Tennessee
Illinois
U.S. 41
Dallas F. Pearson 49
Bainbridge
Pearson
Sullivan Hospital
Ault
McConnell’s Funeral Home Chapel
Limestone Memorial Gardens
Used Furniture Sold Fast in Somerville Want Ad
Kenneth Roberts in Somerville sells used den furniture including sofa chair end tables lamps coffee table recliner and stereo for 100 in a daily want ad that draws 10 more inquiries. Advertises fast selling of items like furniture appliances sporting goods baby items and cars with a 4 dollar 10 day three line ad.
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Kenneth Roberts
Somerville
Daily Want
Charter Granted to King's College Marks Columbia University Birth
On this day in 1754 a royal charter established King's College in New York City, inaugurating what would become Columbia University. The note appears in a daily mini page with sections on Calendar Classified Editorials and obituaries. It ends with a Tennessee Valley line about weather and living.
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King’s College
New York City
Columbia University
Walking Tall Hero To Attend Decatur OLEO Awards
Buford Pusser the McNairy County sheriff famed for the Walking Tall film is expected to attend the Decatur Jaycee Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer awards planned for Nov 20. He may adjust to his busy appearance schedule and a tentative date. three local officers Sgt W P Ardis Lt C B Tutwiler and Sgt Ronald Henson are also nominated for the prize.
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Decatur Jaycee
Dale Eads
Harry Hames
Pusser
McNairy County
Tenn
Hames
Decatur
OLEO
W. P. Ardis
Alabama State Troopers
C. B. Tutwiler
Ronald Henson
Morgan County
Oleo Committee
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