Underwater bases eyed as seas deepen for human stays
American oceanographers report seabed tests off the Bahamas show sediments at 5 520 feet can support structures and potential underwater research bases. The work, led by ESSA and University of Illinois specialists, notes no depth limit to construction though costs would be high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard D. Lyons
New York Times News Service
Washington
Bahamas Islands
Environmental Science Services Administration
University of Illinois
George H. Keller
ESSA
Atlantic Oceanographic Laboratories
Miami
Adrian F. Richards
Richards
Dies
Keller
Bahamas
Navy
Office of Naval Research
Sealab
California
San Clemente
Jayceettes thank sponsors for Little Mister and Miss Decatur 1968
Public letter from Decatur Alabama on July 30 1968 praising the Little Mister and Miss Decatur 1968 contest run by the Jayceettes. The note credits community support and lists numerous local businesses and individuals as supporters and sponsors for the project aiding programs for the physically handicapped mentally retarded and senior citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Daily Decatur
Ala
Decatur Jayceettes
Decatur
Jayceettes
Tommy Allen
Jim Martin
Gadsden
Jane Cardwell
Larry Patrick
Cullman
Mary Burke Floiist
Kwik Kleen Cleaners
Glidden Paint and Decorating Center
Decatur OK Tire Stores, Inc
J & J Construction Co
All-Wright Pastry Shop
American Beauty Greenhouse
the Garden Center
Morgan County Farmers Exchange
Garrison’s Boats and Motors
Nell’s
Decatur Glass and Paint Co
E. E., Forbes and Sons Piano Co
Decatur Refrigeration Co., Inc
Frank Yaney
Decatur Band Instrument Co., Inc
Bel-Air
Loyd’s Drug Store
Devine Electric Co
O’brien Furniture
Alabama Clutch & Parts Co
Crump
John D. Lee
Southern Sales Company
Indian Hills
B. C
Albright College
WMSL
Pargas, Inc
Gentry
Roy Odom
Pearce, DeMoss and King Inc
G. C. Murphy Co
Betty Jay’s
First National Bank
Martha Washington Ice Cream Shop
Guyse
City Television
Bryson Construction Co., Inc
WAJF
Mar-Kay Shdp
Valley Lumber & Supply Co
Bill J. Dukes
Home: Realty Co
Pet Milk Co
Bill Johnson Trucking Co
Cagle’s Alignment & Brake Service
Tractor Trailer, Inc
Youngland
Crescent Motel
Caprice Coiffures
Dawes Cleaning
PBR Mechanical, Inc
PBR Electronics, Inc
Firestone
Westwind Mobile Homes, Inc
Giant Foods’ of America
Littrell Lamber Mill
Decatur Leasing Co
Priceville Tire Co
Parisian
Barney's Park House
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Grant's
Lyons
Bobby Jett
Lambert's of
Decatur, Inc
Anderson’s
McRae Motors
Bill's
Sinclair Service
Mc-Bride Auto Parts
Decatur Apothecary
Thomas Town House
Thoren House Moving & Storage
Denbo Iron & Metal Co., Inc
Owen-Richards Co., Inc
Rex C. Pau
James B. Riggs
Meadow Gold Dairies of Alabama
Rhodes Furniture
Waldo’s
State National Bank of Alabama
Pennington Mayflower Transfer
City Park Greenhouse
Parks, Inc
Bruno’s Food Stores
Kennedy Motor Co
the Decatur Daily
Jones Western Wear
Bernloyd Shoes
Martha's Catering Service
Judy's Beauty Salon
Blackwell's Florist
Williams Auto Parts & Welding Supply
Big E. Bride’s Corner
Nungester Drug Co
Cook’s Pest Control
First Federal Savings & Loan Association
Who'll Win In Miami Beach Nixon Gallup Or Harris
In Miami Beach a mid afternoon poll shows Gallup leading Harris by two points among a cross section of residents for the question of who is most competent to select the 1968 Republican nominee. Undecided holds a large 56 percent, with Nixon’s camp optimistic about a first ballot win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami Beach
Nixon
Gallup
Harris
New York Times News Service
Russell Baker
Richard M. Nixon
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Herbert Klein
Leonard Hall
Fontainebleau
Hall
Clarence Gallant
Wallace
H Gallup
George Wallace
Alabama
Miami
Gallup Ae
If Prague Gets Away With It
The Nation essay argues Prague's liberal Dubcek regime challenges Moscow and could influence Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. It notes the Soviets lack a strong path to force a compliant Czech leadership and that U.S. involvement would risk jeopardizing detente.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Dubcek
Cierna
Prague
Europe
Soviet Union
1956
Hungary
Moscow
U. S
Czechoslovakia
Rusk
Vietnam
Johnson
Congress
U.S
Military Realizing B-52 War Value in Vietnam Conflicts
In Saigon the B-52 strategic bomber is repurposed as a rapid fire tactical weapon. From Khe Sanh to Kontum Province experts note sustained raids, 112 aircraft available across Guam Thailand and Okinawa, and 60,000 tons of bombs in two months. Ground reconnaissance and radar guided strikes doubled sortie rates to 60 daily. Prisoner testimony calls the B-52 the most feared allied weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Beecher
N. Y
U.S. Air Force
Navy
Marine
Guam
Thailand
Okinawa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. Keller
Dr. Richards
Daniel J. Evans
Miami _ International Airport
Evans
M & H Cleaners
Carolyn’s Plastercraft
Peek Oldsmobile- Cadillac
Lee Price
H. A. Rigel
Charles E. Gunathorp
Sealtest Foods
Busy Bee
Mills Dodge
First State Bank
Sears
Roebuck &Co
Tony's Pizza
McGregor Appliance Service
Bowman Transportation, Inc
Butler Tile & Marble Co
Shelton’s. Austin Drug Co
Brown's Fabric Center
Red's N. G. A
B. H. Allen Grocery
Security Mutual Finance Corp
Hutcheson-Vann Agency, Inc
Fashion Cleaners
Gibson’s
Decatur Nursery & Florist
Wayne's For
Decatur International Raceway
Walker
Mr Good Guy
the Sims Co
Stone Lumber Co
Wiley’s Beauty Palace
Don-L Fashions
Decatur Transfer & Storage, Inc
Bank Street Furniture
Jack Sherman Grocery
Automotive Paint & Parts
Roberts Bros
Besco, Inc
Tip
George C. Wallace
Tom Wicker
New York Times News
East Germany
Walter Ulbricht
William C. Westmoreland
Khe Sanh
Kontum Province
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