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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1964

Page

9

Cat Cry Babies Found In Maine and Canada Reported

An AP report details cases of what is called Cryy Cat Syndrome a cat cry like infant distress linked to chromosomal abnormalities and severe mental retardation. Dr Margery W Shaw from the University of Michigan notes about 25 cases in the United States and warns of brain development effects alongside catlike vocalizations. Dr Peter Bowen from the University of Alberta adds that nearby children may mistake the cry for a kitty.

Margery W. Shaw University of Michigan Shaw Jackson Memorial Laboratory Johns Hopkins University United States Peter Bowen University of Alberta

Gemini Flight May Stay At Three Orbits

Houston AP report says an 18 orbit proposal for the first manned Gemini flight was rejected. Gemini program director Charles Mathews confirmed plans remain three orbits. A Space Center spokesman indicated the longer mission was not adopted.

Houston Tex Charles W. Mathews Gemini Manned Spacecraft Center Mathews The Space Center

Autumn Plans taking Shape

NEW YORK AP Fall business activity shows momentum across sectors as the third quarter closes. Steel mills aim for a record 120 million tons while auto makers anticipate a strong sales year aided by labor negotiations and new models. Railroads trucks and barges will move a large farm crop to processors and markets despite drought. Agriculture predicts near record farm production with 59 major crops at 111 percent of the 1957 59 average. Retailers expect higher consumer spending aided by after tax income and upgraded purchases.

New York Agriculture Department

Sukarno security shown as Jakarta crowds parade

In Jakarta a presidential convoy with Sirens and guards moves through busy streets while an American tourist asks about Sukarno’s popularity. The article notes his long rule since 1945, elite guards, limited open opposition, and government control of media and literature.

Jakarta Indonesia Sukarno Kristlin Tjakarabirawa Regiment Radio Malaysia

Milk bags with pour spouts for home refrigerators

Six and ten quart polyethylene bags with spouts are designed to keep milk fresh in home refrigerators. The clipper Schomberg of Aberdeen has a mainmast 42 inches thick at the base. The weight gap between an average hen egg and an ostrich egg is nearly three pounds.

Schomberg Aberdeen Scotland

AFGE Union Election At MSFC Set For August 26

More than 4 000 Marshall Space Flight Center workers are eligible to vote on exclusive recognition for the American Federation of Government Employees. The secret ballot election runs 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. August 26 with eligibility rules excluding managers and certain personnel.

Huntsville Marshall Space Flight Center American Federation — of Government AFGE Congress NASA

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