Utilities Extension Okayed For Waters Trucking Co
The Decatur Planning Commission extended city utilities to Waters Trucking Co outside the southern city limits with the condition that the firm meet city requirements. The panel also issued an M-1A permit for a billboard at 1106 Beltline Rd and approved seven subdivision certificates including parcels in the Oklahoma Urban Renewal Project and boundary line relocations at Williams Auto Parts and Sandlin Rd.
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Decatur Planning Commission
City Utilities
Waters Trucking Co
Beltline Rd
Jack’s Hamburgers
6Th Ave
Boundary Lines
Williams Auto Parts
U.S. 31
Sandlin Rd
Beltline
Cedar Lake Roads
State to Eye School Priorities
Morgan County educators outlined capital outlay needs from a 179.9 million bond, including 15 temporary classrooms, elementary library upgrades, brick building renovations, playgrounds, a Falkville High gym, and band and choir rooms. The State Building Commission must approve architects and plans. A separate federal suit to reapportion the county commission seeks a Decatur plaintiff.
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Morgan County
George Nancarrow
State Building Commission
Nancarrow
Morgan County Board of Education
Falkville High School
Building Commission
Federal District Court
Birmingham
Morgan County Commission
Dsoe
Decatur
A. S. Quinn
Norman Roby
Dr. Quinn
U S
James Hancock
Notable United Way Drive Totals and Supporters Named
Division chairs listed campaign totals for each division led by Counts Green Burke Reynolds and Morris with gifts ranging from 900 to 159 756 dollars. Local firms and national companies were recognized for contributions including Decatur Printing Co General Electric Monsanto Hicks Chevrolet and Sears Roebuck Co. Calhoun Band provided music and United Way secretary Anna Blackwell coordinated the breakfast with Joann Goree and Frances Moss as entertainment.
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Gordon Jones
Quitman Henderson
Arsenal
Clyde Hart
Hartselle
Earl Warren
Earl Morris
Decatur Printing Co
Albert Ridgeway
Gordon’s Transports
Doug Fleming
South Central Bell Telephone Co
Joy Morton
Decatur Ready Mix
Charles Sears
General Electric
Jim Harmon
Roy Stout
Hicks Chevrolet Sales Co
Jim Newton
Marvin Fink
HCI Coatings
Hugh Chirrey
Mutual Savings Life Insurance
Ruby Cole
Monsanto
Roy MeedAllister
Wolverine
James McWhorter
Fruehauf
Bob Free
ConAgra-Feed
Roy Richards
Champion Papers
Charles Adams
Decatur Packing Co
L. A
L. A. Simmons; Skyline, Bill James; Sears Roebuck Co., Bennie Rakestraw
Union Camp
Ken Vickery
Denbo Iron and Metal
Jax Mold
Alabama Farmers Cooperative
Decatur City Schools
Williams Auto Parts
Central Bank
Amoco
Decatur Daily
First Federal Savings and Loans
First National Bank
Prestolite
Tomkins- Johnson Co
First State Bank
Calhoun Band
Robert E. Stephens
Joan Goree
Frances Moss
Calhoun Music Department
Anna Blackwell
United Way
Nippy eye for safety on Halloween costumes and treats
Chief Self warns parents to use glow in the dark materials or reflective gear for visibility and to avoid masks that impair vision. He cautions against bulky costumes and urges inspecting treats for tampering before children eat them.
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Chief Self
Israel encircles Egyptian 3rd Army after Suez advance
On Oct 23, in line with a Security Council ceasefire, Israeli forces moved along the west bank of the Suez Canal and completed the encirclement of the Egyptian 3rd Army. Israel estimates about 350 Israelis are held prisoner and Syria has about 100 captives.
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Security Council
West Bank
Suez Canal
Israel
Egypt
Syria
Fugate Paroled Way Opens for 1976 Review
Nebraska Pardon Board reduces Caril Ann Fugates life term to 30 to 50 years, citing readiness for society return. Miss Fugate remains incarcerated after 1958 mass murders with Charles Starkweather. Starkweather was executed. AP Wirephoto.
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Caril Ann Fugate
Charles Starkweather
Nebraska
Miss Fugate
Starkweather
Georgia Firm Low On Units
Athens Thomasville Georgia firm Davice Manufacturing Co. bid 27 322 for sewage treatment plant units at Elkmont and Clements high schools. Other bidders were Smith and Lovell Co Chicago 42000 and Clow Manufacturing Co Chicago 29240. Board did not accept bids and will likely award a contract in coming days.
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Athens
Thomasville
Elkmont
Clements
Davice Manufacturing Co
Smith and Lovell Co
Chicago
Clow Manufacturing Co
Limestone County Board of Education
Bush Defends GOP Position in Atlanta Fundraiser
Republican chairman George Bush told GOP fundraisers in Atlanta that the party is closest to America's heartbeat and will win more elections nationwide. He urged stepping back from unfounded charges about the President and said the party should be reasonable and centrist.
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Atlanta, Ga
Republican Party
George Bush
GOP
Bush
United States
Wallace to Meet Senators on Possible Special Session
Gov. George Wallace will meet with Alabama senators in Montgomery on Thursday to gauge support for highway and dock appropriations and other measures. Sen. Bob Harris says no strong optimism for a special session but rules out swift action if opposition blocks passage. about twenty of thirty six senators back considering the bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wallace
Montgomery
Bob Harris
Decatur
Harris
Highway Department
Senate
U.S. Pressures Israel on Suez West Bank Territorial Concessions
Reports from Washington say the United States is pressing Israel to relinquish Egyptian territory on the west bank of the Suez Canal. This follows Israel's seizure on October 22 and 23 amid two cease-fire orders.
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Washington
U.S
Israel
West Bank
Suez Canal
Credit Card Trial Set for Michael Henson in Orlando
Michael Henson 18 of New York City faces trial January 2 on receiving stolen property charges. Held in Orange County Jail on 6500 bond, he is accused of cashing two worthless checks and defrauding an Orlando motel. Police say he spent as much as 500000 on a 15 day globetrotting spree with a friend's Master Charge card.
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Orlando
Fla
Michael Henson
New York City
Orange County
Henson
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