The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-30
V|ADUCTS AND SEWERS ARE ON PROGRAM
 New City Hall, Preferably In Conjunction With Court House, Is Another Ambition Of Board For 1924
 GARBAGE NORTHAMPTON SYSTEM ALSO PLANNED More Police And Bremen, First Avenue Paving, Zon- ing Act And Coordination Of Departments 0bjectives

An improvement program that is overwhelmingly constructive is the definite aim of every men. Der of Bir- minghams city commission for 1924. Joint New Year resolutions have been passed by the commissioners, and they are ready to start at their first meeting of the year to carry them into effect.
 Here are some of the big things the commissioners plan for the Magic City before Santa Claus cones again.
 1. Viaducts and underpasses at the dangerous railroad grade crossings in the city.
 2 Consummation- of the plans to street to East Lake.
 3. Definite steps toward leasing the present city hall and toward the erection of new and adequate city building. A joint building with the county will be preferable, provided the commission and the board of revenue can get together, a majority of the commissioners believe.
 A. An increased police and fire fighting force. with additional equip ment for each department.
 5. Enactment of city zoning ordi- nance which will stabilize property values and enable the city to grow sanely.
 $. Extension and improvement of the sewerage system, and establish ment of modern method of garbage collection and incineration.
 '. Increased harmony and efficiency at city hall, which the commission CTS believe can be promoted by co- ordinating the work of the depart mentS.
 Also Have Other Plans.
 Of course, the commissioners have other important projects which they expect to bring to the front during the year. But the seven movements outlined are regarded as the mos important. and these will be the ones to receive the first attention
 There Is every reason to believe, says President D. E. McLendon, "that 1924 will be Birmingham's greatest year commercially, industrially and in every other way. We are growing by leaps and bounds-faster than al. most any city in the southern states Business was good last year, and Il will be better this year. The indus trial plants are making great strides forward, and our merchants are sell ing goods to persons residing in g Wlue Tduiuc.
 '"The city commission wants to take hand in this continued growth ano prosperity. But without pubic CO operation we will be unable to push ahead. Standing on the threshold oi a new year, which I firmly believe will be Birmingham's greatest ano best. I earnestly appeal to every citizen of this city to give his or hei wholehearted support to the city gov ernment Then, when another New Year comes around and we survey sthe results, everybody will be more than pleased-and satisfied"
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 New Influx Of VisftOrs.
 In 1924 more visitors will come to Birmingham than in any previous wear, according to President McLen- don. This will be assured through the work of the new convention bu. reau, which is now being establish ee as branch of the city government
 Birmingham will go after all the big conventions that are due to come southland after others that are slated to be held elsewhere, said tht commission president.