Von Braun Warns U.S. Space Team Is Being Dismantled
Dr. Wernher von Braun and Dr. William Pickering warned at a National Press Club luncheon that budget cuts are throttling rocket production and space science. They noted Explorer 1’s success and Mars and Venus missions while lamenting waning public interest and reduced project activity at JPL. The talk marked the 10th anniversary of America’s first satellite and involved veteran space figures like James A. Van Allen.
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Viet Veteran, Family Attend After Collision
Mrs. Gerta Sherrill, 1808 Endlam Blvd SE, sat on a curb after a two car crash at 16th Ave and 7th St SE. Her husband Sgt Maj Billy J Sherrill waited in Dallas for a flight to New Orleans to visit family after a year in Vietnam. The Sherrills and their three children were taken to Decatur General Hospital for treatment.
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Westmoreland Predicts Major Followup Drive For North Vietnam
Westmoreland warns the Communist offensive will be followed by a major northern drive as U S forces clash in Saigon Hue Dalat and Quang Tri City. U S Marines Army tanks and South Vietnamese troops battle infiltra tors and heavy casualties mount for both sides in the war.
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Pay of Decatur Firemen Question Prompted Vote
A recorded message instructs listeners to dial a private number to register YES or NO on yesterday's SPEAK OUT question. Callers hang up after the voice answers, and their vote is recorded automatically. The message urges action before 9 A.M. tomorrow.
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Wallace Eyes Pennsylvania For Second Major Campaign
Former Alabama Gov George Wallace targets Pennsylvania for a second run to gain a place on the state presidential ballot. He will seek 10551 signatures and may appear in person at least twice during the drive.
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Morgan County gets $93070 in federal school funds
City and county schools in Morgan County will receive 93070 of the extra seven million dollars the state allocates this year in federal school funds. Decatur's share is 33712, boosting its total allocation.
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U S Aims New Push At Panmunjom To Free Pueblo Crew
The United States says it will renew efforts at the Korean Military Armistice Commission in Panmunjom to secure the release of the Pueblo and its crew from North Korea. President states that if the North Vietnamese curb terrorism, the bombing will continue to protect American personnel.
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Markets At A Glance New York Stocks Mixed Cotton Mixed
AP report from Chicago shows Wheat Higher on strong demand Corn Higher and Oats Higher with good demand Soybeans Higher with active trade Butcher hogs steady to 25 cents higher with 3500 receipts top at 9.75 Slaughter steers receipts light for price testing.
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