Georgia Power seeks higher rates amid critical condition
ATLANTA UP The Georgia Power Company described itself as in critical financial condition and asked the Public Service Commission to set higher electric rates and end the 10 percent prompt payment discount as a temporary emergency measure. It forecasts $4 million annual loss from no discount, offset by $2.5 million extra revenue and $1.5 million in additional taxes. The firm plans three large new generating plants and notes construction costs over $17.7 million this year, with total 1948 investments exceeding $30 million. It serves 414 communities in Georgia.
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Power Company
PSC
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Rural Electrification Administration Cooperatives
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Georgia
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Albany
Arkwright
Macon
Atkinson
Mississippi to name 31st National Guard commander
Governors Folsom of Alabama and Fielding Wright of Mississippi met in Washington to discuss appointing a new commander for the 31st National Guard Division if Major General John Persons of Birmingham retires. They debated who would lead and how staff sections might be allocated, with Mississippi possibly taking the role.
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Washington
Alabama
Mississippi
31St National Guard
John Persons
Birmingham
Folsom
Persons
General Persons
Fielding Wright
Mother Arrested For Striking Child With Milk Bottle
DETROIT AP A 26 year old mother Erelyn Solomone was jailed on cruelty to children charges after police learned from a doctor that her five year old daughter Sharon had head injuries. The mother said she struck the child with a milk bottle during a dispute after the child called her a nasty name.
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Detroit
Erelyn Solomone
Sharon
Indiana Rural Youth Tour Heads Through Ten States
Sixty three farm boys and girls aged 18 to 28, members of Indiana Rural Youth allied with the Indiana Farm Bureau, departed Indianapolis in two buses for a 16 day excursion visiting historic and scenic spots across ten states and Havana Cuba.
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Indiana Rural Youth
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Indiana Farm Bureau
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Havana
Cuba
DePaul and NYU reach NIT semifinals at MSG
DePaul trimmed North Carolina State 75 64 to advance to the NIT semifinals at Madison Square Garden. A capacity crowd of 18 467 watched NYU beat Texas 45 43 on a late six second score by Dick Kor for a dramatic win.
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NEW York
DePaul
New York University
North Carolina State
Madison Square Garden
Dick Kor
NYU
Texas
Costa Rica proclaims martial law amid Rightist revolt
Government suspends constitutional guarantees for at least three days as fighting spreads to San Ramon and surrounding communities. Loyalist casualties reported with heavy rebel activity, air travel halted, and armed clashes ripple through Palmares Maranjo Villa Mills and San Isidro. Otilie Ulate’s Diario Costa Rica seized.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
San Ramon
Diario Costa Rica
Otilie Ulate
Palmares
Maranjo
Villa Mills
San Isidro
Panama City
Panama American
Sharks Found in Caribbean Sea Include Several Species
A Caribbean sea survey notes the presence of multiple shark species beyond the commonly known ones. Researchers identify diverse populations, suggesting richer marine biodiversity and implications for conservation efforts.
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Caribbean Sea
Odor Alerts Gas to Ensure Public Safety
Natural gas is odorless and must be scented before public use to signal leaks. Safety measures require adding an odorant to detect gas quickly and prevent accidents.
Ex-Hlevy Man Moves Into Waldorf Room With Sons
A former resident, Cox, moves his two young sons James and Richard Jr into a $12.60-a-day Waldorf room. He plans to pay 0 monthly for the room, hoping it matches veterans housing costs, while Waldorf officials arrange food and a maid. The mayor will be billed for the remaining 44 monthly as Cox notes.
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Himeem
Waldorf New Quarters
James
Richard, Jr
Cox
Chattanooga, Tenn
Port Said collision nets ships to enter or leave the quay
Port Said reports confusion over a collision involving Ohare and an oil tanker. Authorities anticipate ships to enter or depart the harbor as crews assess damage and safety. Witnesses describe smoke and a blaze near the port, with no confirmed fatalities.
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Wang
Rice's Hen Theft Sparks Local Kitchen Inquiry
Independence journal reports Raymond Rice, a local convict, suspected of stealing hens from Rice's small flock over several days. A Sunday dinner raid ended with another bird missing, prompting concerns about a growing habit and local poultry security.
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Raymond Rice
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