AEC Chief Sees Nuclear Plant Jump by 1980
The Atomic Energy Commission chief, Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg, predicted that by end of 1980 about 25 percent of U.S. electricity would come from nuclear plants, a more than 25 fold rise from the under 1 percent share today. He cited utilities’ shift to nuclear planning and noted 15 operable and 21 under construction reactors, plus ongoing peaceful and defense-related nuclear work.
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Seaborg
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Department of Defense
United States
Feud Among Children Ends In Tragedy
Morgan City reports a 13 year old boy from Union Grove is jailed by Morgan County Juvenile authorities after the Saturday shooting death of his mother Lorene Irvin 41. Coroner John McBride Sheriff David Sandlin and investigator Clarence Harris said the weapon was a .410 shotgun. The boy Jerry was placed in juvenile custody and the matter turned to juvenile authorities. Morgan County Juvenile Judge C Bennett McRae will rule on next steps.
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Union Grove
Morgan County
John McBride
David Sandlin
Lorene Irvin
Jerry
McBride
Sandlin
Clarence Harris
C. Bennett McRae
Clarence
Dateline questions reveal varied city concerns and clarifications
Readers ask why Miracle on 34th Street switched to a basketball broadcast and whether Christmas day garbage pickups affect billing while Decatur police defend two man squads. Officials cite cable switchers, legal payment requirements, and safety and coverage reasons amid city questions.
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Nashville
WSM
Telecable Company
Decatur
A. S. Quinn
Pack Self
Prayers and Parties Mark Decatur’s 1968 Arrival
Decatur welcomes 1968 with prayers and celebrations tonight as fireworks light the sky. Weather forecasters predict cold daytime temperatures and a colder night under cloudy skies with a chance of inclement conditions.
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Decatur
New Year Festivities Roar With Bowl Games and Parties
Decatur police report a man arrested for intoxication on Rail Road Street as snow chances arise. The city readies for a packed New Year with Rose Bowl Parade, Cotton Bowl, Sugar Bowl and Orange Bowl telecasts. Football fans eye Indiana USC Rose Bowl clash and Alabama Texas A&M Cotton Bowl showdown among broadcast lineups. Firecrackers persist despite illegality as Times Square buzzes for 1968 arrivals and baby New Year hunts begin nationwide.
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Alabama
Dallas
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Oklahoma
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Weather forecast predicts rain and snow with cold New Year
A cold cloudy pattern continues with possible freezing rain and light snow early today. Tonight remains cloudy and windy with a harsh chill and a low around 28 rising to 38 during the day, then 22 tonight as north winds 10 to 20 mph persist.
Pope Paul VI World Peace Appeal Extends Vietnam Truce
South Vietnam extended the New Year truce by 12 hours after Pope Paul VI urged a Day of Peace. The Viet Cong truce started earlier, while allied forces and South Vietnam urged respect for the extended ceasefire. Reports from Quang Tri Thua Thien coastal areas noted enemy casualties and Marine operations in Quang Nam with 22 Marines killed and 47 wounded.
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Paul VI
E New Pace
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Vatican City
North Vietnam
Vietnam
Nguyen van Thieu
Ellsworth Bunker Thieu
Quang Tri
Thua Thien
South China Sea
Auburn
Quang Nam
Hoi Am
Deceter's Megaevex Dealer For 11 Years
Rebiesen Furn on Second reports a long time Megavevex dealer case. The piece references Deceter's status and tenure spanning eleven years.
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Megaevex
Rebiesen Furn
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