Residents push safety upgrades on 8th St SE
Led by John H. Hames at 2107 8th St SE residents plan a city council petition for speed breakers signals radar traps and hourly patrols from 8 am to 10 pm on 8th St SE from 6th Ave east to Point Mallard gate to curb speeding protect children and property and relieve congestion near Point Mallard Park traffic.
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Point Mallard Gate
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19Th Ave
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Point Mallard
Decatur
Point Mallard Park
Shafer Wins Gridiron Forecast for Fifth Time
Decatur police officer Shafer captures fifth Gridiron Forecast win in three years with a tie for first alongside his wife at 210 Mark SW. They share the $50 cash prize plus $10 subscriber bonus and two game tickets. the week featured ties in major college games and details on plans for traffic and safety improvements around 8th St and Point Mallard, including possible funding and realignment proposals.
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Shafer
Frank
Decatur
Auburn
Alabama
Vanderbilt
Tennessee
Austin
Agnew resignation rumors remain uncertain says source
A source close to Vice President Agnew says reports he will resign this week are unlikely. Nixon aides declined comment and pressed officials say no contingency plans exist. The source notes Agnew is under siege and misinterpretations can occur while denying White House plotting a successor.
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Spiro T. Agnew
Agnew
Nixon
Gerald L. Warren
Warren
Washington Post
White House
Agnew Rumors Resignation Mentioned By Post
The Post reports Agnew has recently discussed resigning voluntary steps while denying any firm statement. Agnew’s press secretary J Marsh Thomson avoided direct comment on the substance of the legal probe into Maryland political corruption.
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Agnew
J. Marsh Thomson
Space Flights To Wild Nights By Buzz Aldrin
Former astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin says guilt over on the road romances led him to seek psychology and nearly derailed his marriage. He admits wild nights beyond NASA publicity, reconciles with Joan, and notes tours with personal belongings but not always his wife.
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New York
Edwin E
Buzz’ Aldrin Jr
Aldrin
NASA
Air Force
Joan
San Fernando Valley
California
Kissinger nominated for secretary of state by Senate panel
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved Henry A. Kissinger for secretary of state. The Civil Service Commission ordered Ernest A. Fitzgerald reinstated with back pay after a three year firing by the Air Force. The Watergate committee said public hearings resume Monday with E. Howard Hunt and three other witnesses in the political sabotage phase. Decatur’s Magnavox dealer since 16 years is Robinson Furniture at Downtown Second Avenue, Decatur. 353-2370.
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Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Henry A. Kissinger
Civil Service Commission
Air Force
Ernest A. Fitzgerald
Senate Watergate Committee
Watergate
E. Howard Hunt
Decatur
Magnavox
Robinson Furniture
Second Avenue
Cattlemen Sour On Milk Supplies
Cattlemen report a milk shortage due to low farmer supply and higher consumer demand. Seasonal factors and school return boost demand while dry weather and reduced herd sizes curb output. Some farmers sell cows for beef as feed costs rise. wholesale buyers seek every ounce of milk.
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Tommy Stevenson
Jack Burch
Moulton
Burch
New Car Mileage Dips Again
EPA reports 1974 average fuel economy at 15.1 mpg across 376 tested cars, down from 1973. Weight classes show wide ranges from 24.4 mpg for 2,000-pound cars to 8.3 mpg for 5,500-pound models, with top performer Honda Civic at 29.1 mpg and Ferrari 365 GTB 4 at 6.4 mpg.
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Washington
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Toyota
Cold front brings Tennessee Valley chill tonight
The National Weather Service forecasts lower temperatures across the Tennessee Valley with tonight's lows in the upper 40s and daytime highs in the mid 60s, a 20 degree drop from Monday's 86. Clear skies return Wednesday and weekend highs reach the 80s.
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