Goldwater TVA sale proposal draws congressional criticism
Sen. Barry Goldwater faces renewed pushback from Rep. Ed Edmondson and Rep. Ross Bass as well as TVA directors. Critics warn that selling TVA to private interests echoes the Dixon Yates episode and would undermine regional power, with TVA officials calling the idea impractical and irresponsible.
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Tennessee Valley Authority
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D-Okla
House
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Goldwater
Tennessee Valley
Oklahoma Democrat
Ross Bass
D-Tenn
Bass
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Frank Smith
Memphis
Smith
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Tennessee
Two Counties Drive Polio Campaign Across Morgan and Limestone
The Morgan County Medical Society voted to sponsor an oral polio vaccine drive in Morgan County with Dr. T. K. Lewis Jr. coordinating. Limestone County will run a concurrent program, aiming for mid December, with broad community involvement and multiple vaccine doses.
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Flint Ridge Saddle Club
Morgan County
T. K. Lewis, Jr
Medical Society
Lewis
Limestone County Medical Society
City Recorder Docket Lists Multiple Traffic Violations
The docket shows charges including public drunkenness disregarding a red light speeding reckless driving and driving while intoxicated. Sheriff's arrests include trespass after warning vagrancy failing to provide for dependents highway intoxication and more. Jimmy Tartain was admitted to Hartselle Hospital for observation and tests. Austinville Elementary Halloween Carnival is set for Thursday at 5 30 p m with food games and entertainment.
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Advice for a marriage with an age gap and possessive spouse
The adviser notes age difference is common yet warns of financial power in the relationship. If the husband relies on his wife for income, he should pursue independence and build his own success. This may shift dynamics and possibly loosen her grip.
Soviet Spy and American Caught Near Englewood
FBI arrests mark seven months of raids ending with John Butenko 38 and Igor Ivanov 33 charged with delivering national defense information to a foreign government. Russian diplomats Romashin and Pavlov released due to immunity. Evidence includes a car briefcase with Air Force contract data and a cigarette lighter powered camera. Butenko works for International Electrics Corp Paramus. Ivanov served as AMTORG chauffeur.
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United Nations
New York City
FBI
United States
John William Butenko
Orange
Igor A. Ivanov
Butenko
International Electrics Corp
Paramus
60 Per Cent of U. F. Goal Is Reached
Morgan County United Fund executive secretary Ira Lay released figures showing less than 60 percent of the $175 500 goal has been reached. As of Tuesday $104 872 71 had been turned in from seven major divisions led by the major industry division with $80 584 76 to its $105 757 goal. Some divisions lag far below 50 percent with public employee and professional divisions near or above 50 percent.
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Ira Lay
Harry Anschutz
H. R. Leeman
William J. Bryan
Leeman
Bryan
U.S. Demands Three Soviet U.N. Delegates Leave
United States officials demand the immediate departure of three Soviet U.N. delegation members accused of spying from U.S. territory. The report highlights a tense diplomatic flare at the United Nations in New York City.
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United States
U.S
U.N
Halloween security urged to keep fun within law
Decatur Police Chief Pack Self and 36 officers plan on duty Halloween night to deter vandalism. Athens Police Chief John Sandlin says extra manpower is being deployed as officials urge pranksters to stay legal and keep Halloween safe.
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Linus
Daily
Decatur
Pack Self
Self
Athens
John Sandlin
Overpass Bids on Dec 20 to Span L N Tracks
Morgan County Rep Albert Brewer says bids for the Gordon Drive Overpass will be opened December 20 with a contract let soon after. The project will cross the L N railroad tracks linking the city's east and west sides, finalizing years of effort after minor delays.
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Morgan County
Albert Brewer
Gordon Drive
Brewer
L&n
Forests Closed Across Alabama As Fires Rage
Alabama ordered a state wide forest closure after the worst woods fire day of the year. The hunting ban, already in 32 counties, extended to all counties effective at midnight. Over 3000 acres burned as winds fanned the flames in northern forests. Weather officials warned no rain soon and high winds with low humidity. Conservation Director Claude Kelley extended the hunting season suspension until adequate rain provides fire protection.
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Montgomery
Alabama
Claude Kelley
Leaf and Trash Burning Halted Citywide Directive
City public safety chief F. S. Hunt issued a directive banning the burning of leaves grass and trash within city limits until a general rain arrives. Violators face arrest and prosecution as extreme dryness and recent frost raise fire risk across Decatur and surrounding areas.
Space Research Funds Pledged for Redstone Arsenal Facility
Congressman Bob Jones announced a firm assurance that a $3 390 000 authorization will be included in the current military construction bill to build a new research and development facility at Redstone Arsenal. He credited Carl Vinson and other armed services leaders with support.
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Redstone Arsenal
Bob Jones
Jones
Carl Vinson
Armed Services Committee
Best buys on Frigidaire washer and dryer at Robinsons
Frigidaire washer and dryer offered at Robinsons on 2nd Avenue with free parking. Advertisement notes best buys ever and invites shoppers to visit for deals.
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Robinson’s
2Nd Ave
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