Why Are We Going To The Moon
Article explains why the United States pursues lunar exploration with a $23 billion plan for 1969. It notes scientific knowledge as a primary gain and describes the upcoming mission of astronauts Borman Lovell and Anders, and potential Soviet involvement. The piece contrasts earthly needs with space exploration goals.
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Moon
Cape Kennedy
Fla
United States
Air Force
Frank Borman
Navy
James A. Lovell Jr
William A. Anders
U.S
Earth
Russia
Morgan County urged to attract new industries aggressively
Fleming, chairman of Morgan County Board of Revenue and Control, says the county must accelerate land development and utility installation to lure new industries. He notes stiff competition after a $3 million cardboard plant announcement and suggests a constitutional amendment to let the county buy land and sell to industry, with Decatur handling water and sewer lines. County officials may approach the legislature on this.
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Morgan County
Board of Revenue and Control
Thornton
Fleming
Huntsville
Revenue Board
Decatur
Madison County
Starlight Scopes Stockpiled for National Guard Use
The Army adds Starlight Scopes to National Guard stockpiles for possible riot suppression and night surveillance. One hundred units will be kept at depots in Tobyhanna Pennsylvania Lexington Kentucky and Sacramento California for guard chiefs to deploy if needed. The program follows broader Civil Disturbance preparations including infra red lights flood lights radios and riot equipment amid post King assassination unrest.
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National Guard
National Guard Bureau
Adjutant Generals
Tobyhanna
Lexington
Sacramento
Calif
Army
United States
South Vietnam
Action answers readers in The Decatur Daily column
The column presents reader questions on blood compatibility insurance refunds and funeral processions with action responses. It notes medical expert guidance, insurer refund processing, and a Decatur ordinance requiring motorists to stop for funeral processions led by police escorts. A final note references more on Page A-10.
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Decatur
Billy Smith
Hannah Process
Federal Agents Lead Search For Barbara
Federal agents conducted a nationwide search for Barbara Jane Mackle a 20 year old coed kidnapped from a motel near Emory University. authorities declined to release details about the pursuers or the missing multimillionaire parents as investigators pursued leads.
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Federal
Barbara
Atlanta
Barbara Jane Mackle
Emory University
Brewer weighs special session on education viability
Gov. Albert Brewer said he will call a special session next year only if the education program has a reasonable chance of approval. He noted the session would likely start in March and wants broader leadership in the legislature. He also announced plans to join legal actions against a rate hike by General Telphone Co. of Dothan and to urge lowering the state-fixed price of milk.
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Montgomery
Ala
Albert Brewer
Brewer
General Telphone Co
Dothan
State Milk Control Board
Readers rank 1968 top stories in Decatur Daily contest
The Decatur Daily invites readers to pick the year s top 10 stories from 25 options including the Vietnam War assassinations and Johnson s decision not to seek re election. Entries due by midnight December 24 with a one year subscription prize for the winner.
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Robert Kennedy
Martin Luther King
Johnson
Decatur Daily Today
Decatur Daily
Decatur
Ala
DAILY
Paris Viet Cong flag ban proposed at peace talks
Saigon sources said Paris proposed a plan to bar the Viet Cong from displaying its flag at the Vietnam peace talks but later withdrew it. President Johnson entered Bethesda Naval Hospital with a cold and fever, possibly staying several days. Banks raised prime business loan rates a quarter point to 6 percent, a record high.
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Paris AP
South Vietnam
Vietnam
Saigon
Washington
Johnson
Bethesda Naval Hospital
New York
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Second Avenue
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Hillsboro
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