Underground tests spur new atomic weapon concepts
Sen. Henry M. Jackson reported rapid progress in underground Nevada tests under the Limited Test Ban Treaty. He described advances in high-yield designs, X-ray warheads for ABM systems, and plans for an accelerated underground program over 18 months, with focus on re entry vehicles and guidance for intercontinental missiles.
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Wash
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Joint Congressional Committee On Atomic Energy
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Joint Congressional Committee
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Gillis Named DISCO Chief At Decatur Iron and Steel
Richard L. Gillis is appointed president and chief executive officer of Decatur Iron and Steel Co. succeeding Herman L. Tennessy who resigned. Gillis, formerly executive vice president at DISCO, was described by vice chairman J. Frank Scroggins as having a proven record and the ability to lead DISCO toward growth.
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Ing
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Hennesy Aluminum Products
112Th Ave. SE
Aluminum Structures
Pittsburgh
Decature
Seattle
Ash
Eaton Metal Products
Denver
Colo
University of Washington
Denver University
Scroggins
Dick Gillis
Nephew Indicted In Oct Ambush Slaying Of Mrs Dearman
Lawrence County Sheriff says Dwight Shelton 30 of Moulton was arrested and indicted for first degree murder in the October 4 ambush slaying of 37 year old Annie Dee Dearman found shot in her yard between two cars. Shelton held without bond. Authorities note an autopsy counted five shots from a .38 pistol.
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Annie Dee Dearman
Lawrence County
Pete Rutherford
Rutherford
Eachey
Ex-Athens Mayor Stewart to join Limestone County Sheriff staff
Former Athens Mayor Arthur W. Stewart will become administrative assistant for the Limestone County Sheriff's Office, effective January 1, announced by Sheriff M. W. Evans. Stewart, 70, of 701 Grace Ave, will replace Doris Black whose resignation is effective February 1.
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Arthur W. Stewart
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Buddy) Evans
Evans
Stewart
Grace Ave
Doris Black
School Bus Hits Limestone Tot Struck on Road
Two Williams children escaped serious injury when a Limestone County School bus struck them on Limestone County Rd 24 near Madison. Angela Williams, 3, was admitted in good condition to Athens Limestone Hospital. sister Lesa, 5, treated and released. Police investigated. driver Harold Nash exclaimed they were lucky to survive.
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Athens - Limeston Hospital
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Tommy Eddie Williams
Madison
JT. Evans
R. M. Patterson
Angela
Evans
Patterson
Limestone County
M. W
Buddy) Evans
Harold Nash
Madison 1
Bob Baker
Nash
Cash For Used Furniture And Up Furniture
Advertisement notes cash for used and up furniture at 2nd premises on Robinson Avenue with a contact number 953-2370 Ady.
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Robinson Avenue
Diet
Ady
Cyprus Greece and Turkey near wartime pact
United Nations reports a last minute hitch in a three nation agreement among Cyprus Greece and Turkey to end the threat of war. NASA chief James E Webb says Russia may land a man on the moon before the United States.
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N.Y
Cyprus
Greece
Turkey
Atlanta, Ga
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Russia
United States
Maner Son Testifies as Trial Nears End
Wayne Maner 16 testified for the prosecution in the 1963 murder case of his father Doug Maner. He recalled his mother Olivene Maner drinking heavily and threatening his grandmother with a shotgun. He described an incident at Mrs Willoughby’s home and said his sister had gone to live with her grandmother.
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Wayne Maner
Doug
Decatur General Hospital
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W. T. Willoughby
Wayne
Christmas Parade Lights Up City for Yule Season
Tonight the largest Decatur Christmas parade in city history will feature more than 70 units, including 30 floats and area bands. Judges will award prizes of 7, 50 and 25 dollars to amateur entries as the event runs from Bank and Wilson streets to Gordon-Bibb School.
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Decatur Shopping Center Merchants Association
Gateway Shopping Center Merchants Association
Westgate Shopping Center Merchants Association
Bank and Wilson Streets
Gordon-Bibb School
Bak Dean
Security Mutual
Same. Corp
John “Lee
Gough
Bakeries
Archie-Wison
Fruehauf
Heating Businesses Advertised In Local Classifieds
Davidson Heating Service and Or Heating Sales And Service advertise services with contact numbers 53-4623. The brief listing emphasizes residential heating repairs and installations in the local market.
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Davidson Heating Service
Evans Hails Stewart Appointment to Office
Evans praised Stewart as an asset to the office in announcing the appointment. The note appears in an Athens publication with page 4 to 10 references.
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Evans
Stewart
Markets At A Glance
NEW YORK AP reports mixed stocks with active trade. Cotton and soybeans varied while Chicago grain futures show late liquidation and irregular trading. Hog and cattle futures rise with receipts around 6,500 and 3,500, topped by hogs at 20.00 and steers near 25.
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