World's Largest Plane Unveiled at Marietta Ceremony
The Air Force C5A Galaxy was unveiled at Dobbins AFB with President Johnson present. The 246 foot long jet, 223 foot wingspan and 65 foot tail boast a 264000 pound cargo display and global range. Operational service is slated for June 1969 under a 58-aircraft Lockheed contract worth about 1.8 billion.
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Marietta
Harold Brown
Air Force
Galaxy
Dobbins Air Force Base
General Electric
Pacific
California
Japan
Lockheed
U. S
Military Air Command
Altus Air Force Base
Okla
Cials
H. Lee Poore
Lockheed Georgia
Santo Domingo
Kentucky
Vietnam
Odrinex Promise Ad And Galaxy Aircraft Insight
An ad touts Odrinex weight loss tablets with a money back guarantee and pharmacist sales from Johnson's Drug, 1875 Main St. The piece also discusses Lockheed Georgia’s Galaxy military transport aircraft, noting its 350 troop capacity, potential expansion, airlift implications, and comparisons to Soviet planes.
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Johnson's Drug
Main St
Riverside Drive
Rockefeller in Presidential Contention and GOP Divide
Analysis argues Rockefeller is not active but open to nomination if the party wishes. Conservatives doubt his surge, moderates falter in uniting behind him, and liberal backers fear wasted effort. His Vietnam stance could amplify party discord and defeat Johnson, raising questions if write-in drives could secure the nomination.
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Rockefeller
New York
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
Robert A. Taft
Nixon
Barry Goldwater
Miami Beach
GOP Governors Association
Tulsa
Okla
Johnson
Vietnam
Social Security checks rise with weekend mailed increases
Washington AP reports social security checks mailed over the weekend reflect last year’s boosts, with a minimum 13 percent rise. About 20 million beneficiaries gain, plus half a million newly eligible, average couple payments up to 165 dollars monthly. New earnings deduction cap rises to 4.4 percent on earnings up to 7,800.
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Washington
GAUD urges tighter oversight of US aid funds
Gaud argues for $3 billion in new aid next year while faulting AID for waste and mismanagement abroad. He says missions focus on planning and purchases rather than ensuring proper use of resources. Proposes temporary inspectors and intensified checks to curb misuse of American aid.
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Johnson
Gaud
U.S
Melee Sours Beavercreek Meadowdale Playoff Night
After a Friday quarter final between Beavercreek and Meadowdale was postponed to Monday, a post buzzer brawl erupted as Dunbar fans flooded the floor. Chairs flew toward the scorers table, police were struck, and referees endured abuse. An 11 year old Beavercreek player Tim Swain and fan Robert Brookauer, 18, were stabbed but not seriously wounded.
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Beavercreek
Meadowdale High
Dunbar
Mary Peterson
Clayton Rockheld
Negro
Rockheld
Jook
Tim Swain
Robert Brookauer
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Forest Sunoco
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KODAK
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James S. Wrawlings
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Rawlings
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