Barron telescope project halted by Pentagon
The Pentagon will end the large radio telescope project planned near Pendleton County West Virginia to listen for signals from space. Secretary Robert McNamara cited reduced research needs due to advances in space tech. Gov. and locals had hoped to use the 60,000 ton 700 foot dish as a tourist draw during next year’s observance. The Navy led the project and security limited details.
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Plane Crash in Thailand Kills 26. U A A Jet Hit Mountain
A United Arab Airlines Comet IV carrying 26 people crashed into a jungle mountain in central Thailand. An American military search team reported no survivors after initial checks. Among the 18 passengers were three Americans, Mrs. Virginia Gilbertson and her daughter Christine and son Eric, traveling from Tokyo to the United States.
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Thailand
United Arab Airlines
Virginia Gilbertson
Bradford Woods
Pittsburgh
Christine
Eric
United States
Tokyo
Gilbertson
Dennis
Blaw-Knox Steel Company
Parsons Man Found In Wreckage Near Farm Home
The body of Samuel Douglas Myers, 37, was found Thursday in his car wreckage on a county road about two and a half miles from his Parsons farm. Authorities said he had been dead three to four hours.
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Parsons
Kan
Samuel Douglas Myers
Myers
Department Stores Show Sales Climb
Kansas City district reports an 8 percent weekly sales rise over 1961 with a national gain of 8 percent. For the year the district is up 3 percent, led by Lincoln 18 percent, St. Joseph 17, Tulsa 16, Oklahoma City 14, Kansas City 12, Omaha 11, Denver 9, Joplin 8, Wichita 2, Topeka 1.
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Lincoln
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Tulsa
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Omaha ‘l
Denver
Joplin
Wichita
Topeka
Welfare bill reaches Kennedy desk with funding boosts
The Senate approved the administration measure by voice vote after House passage 357 to 34. The $300 million bill expands welfare laws, increases federal matching funds for monthly relief, retroactively funds payments to unemployed parents, raises match for training, funds work programs, child care, and disregards part of earned income for old age relief recipients.
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Senate
White House
House
Abraham Ribicoff
Cros sbY to Lead Church Trip With Youth Group
The Rev and Mrs Glenn Crosby will accompany a group of young people from the church on a trip to an unspecified destination. The accompanying notes indicate a scheduled outing organized by the parish.
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Glenn Crossby
Erie Area Federated church class meeting notes
The Federated church Sunday School class met at the Moody home with 26 members and families. Mrs. Floyd Sparks was re elected teacher after 30 years in the role. Sam Wood was elected president and Mrs. Ralph Clapson secretary treasurer. Several local residents were reported hospitalized visiting relatives and traveling, including E R Belt and Mrs Earl Dyson. Others shared travels and visits with relatives in Caney Dallas Madrid and California.
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Erie
Federated Church Sunday School
Clarence Moody
Floyd Sparks
Sam Wood
Ralph Clapson
E. R. Belt
Katy Hospital
Katy
Earl Dyson
Neosho Memorial Hospital
Chanute
Don E. Wells
C. J. Bridenstine
Caney
Wells
Secret of Happiness Series Draws Crowds and Faith
A brief faith feature notes a Tuesday program titled The Secret of Happiness draws people seeking joy amid abundance. It hints at questions about happiness and a path guided by Christ as decisions are made for spiritual fulfillment.
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Christ
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