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Front Page - Friday, March 5, 2010

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What was happening in chattanooga in 1960



Saturday, March 5
Scenic Lookout Mountain and Signal Mountain experienced the worst disaster in their recorded history, the results of freezing rain and sleet. Two-thirds of the power lines on both mountains are down. Trees and utility poles are splitting and falling under the weight of the ice. National Guard troops are on duty to patrol the streets and guard deserted homes. Mayor Cecil Woods of Lookout Mountain estimated the devastation of trees and shrubbery alone at $2,500,00. A survey by helicopter showed that almost every large tree on the mountain was badly damaged.
Monday, March 7
County Council-man David M. Eldridge, Jr., announced formally he is a Democratic candidate to succeed Judge Wilkes Thrasher. Eld-ridge is the choice of the Thrasher administration to succeed the late judge.
Friday, March 11
The deadline for entry forms to be filed for the Chattanooga Re-gional Science Fair
is midnight Saturday, March 12, Dr. J.H. Coulliette, fair director reminded area students.