Laser beams link Earth and Surveyor 1 on Moon test
The Surveyor 1 craft on the moon again received laser signals from two Western U S sites about 240 000 miles away marking a sharper second test of light communications. Researchers claim six inch lunar distance accuracy and potential civilian and military space uses.
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Evert Clark
New York Times News
Washington
Surveyor 1
Moon
United States
Surveyor
California
Radio Sunday
Tycho
Earth
C. O. Alley
University of Maryland
Pasadena
Apollo
Alley
First Launch Of Lunar Module Delayed By Snag
The countdown for America's first Lunar Module launch atop a Saturn 1 was halted as a freon cooling system trouble delayed the 2 p.m. EST target. Two specialists were sent to the pad to troubleshoot, and NASA had no restart time.
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Howard Benedict
AP Aerospace
Cape Kennedy
Fla
America
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Astro
Police Cyclist Hurt In Collision With Car
Decatur policeman Lt. Lewie Gilchrist was injured when his motorcycle collided with a car at the 11th Ave and llth Street intersection near the Decatur Shopping Center. Gilchrist, listed in good condition, was treated at Decatur General Hospital. the car driven by Jane P. Smith, 20, was westbound on llth Street. Police continue investigation.
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Decatur
11Th Ave
Ith
Lewie Gilchrist
Decatur General Hospital
Gilchrist
Llth St
Jane P. Smith
8Th Ave
Judge Denies Quash Motion For Brumback
County Judge C Ben nett McRae denied a defense motion to quash charges of violating the Sunday closing law against H J Brumback. He granted a motion to continue the two cases due to published reports in THE DECATUR DAILY.
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C. Bennett McRae
Atttorney
H. J
Red
Alabama Supreme Court
Powell
Agai Brumback
B52 Crashes With Nuclear Weapons Aboard
A B52 bomber crashed in Greenland on Sunday with hydrogen bombs aboard. The Defense Department says the weapons were unarmed to avoid a nuclear explosion, but other sources report about four bombs were on board. The craft broke through ice as it sank into icy waters.
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Washington
Greenland
Defense Department
Selden Seeks Hill Seat in Democratic Primary Question
U S Rep Armistead Selden targets the Senate vacancy left by Lister Hill and asks voters if they would back him in a Democratic primary. A call is requested before 9 00 AM tomorrow to express views on capital punishment and Selden’s candidacy.
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U. S
Armistead Selden
Lister Hill
Rep. Selden
Selden Announces For Senate Race In Alabama
Rep. Armistead Selden of Alabama enters the U S Senate race to succeed Lister Hill. He joins former Lt. Gov. James Allen and Mrs. Frank R. Stewart Centre in seeking the post, citing Vietnam war policy law and order and fiscal issues as key factors. He praises Hill's service and favors restrained federal spending and troop support.
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Selden
Hill
Congress
James Allen. Gadsden
Frank R. Stewart
Lems
Vietnam
Montgomery
Fire destroys G. C. Lingerie Corp plant in Town Creek rebuild plan
The G. C. Lingerie Corp plant was ruined by a Saturday fire. President Ralph Chavkin of New York said the firm will rebuild in Town Creek with temporary headquarters to be sought soon. About 582 workers face unemployment as operations pause. insurance adjusters assessed the loss and nearby businesses suffered damage. Fire departments from Town Creek and seven surrounding cities aided in the four hour blaze.
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Winford Turner
Town Creek
G. C. Lingerie Corp
Ralph Chavkin
New York
Chavkin
Tom Johnson
North Alabama Industrial Development Association
Aaron Yarvin
A. C. Terry
Terry
Effie Scott
Ramona Muston
Kasperak Dies. Transplants To Continue At Stanford
Kasperak 54 died 15 days after diseased heart was replaced. Dr. Norman E. Shumway said there was no heart rejection and the team planned further clinical attempts if post mortem findings support it. He died after kidney and liver failure and other complications at Stanford University Medical Center.
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Stanford
Calif
Mike Kasperak
Norman E. Shumway
Newsmen
Stanford University Medical Center
Kasperak
Markets At A Glance
NEW YORK AP stocks mixed and down for the session with quiet trading across cotton and grains. Wheat and corn lower on liquidation while soybeans and livestock show soft prices with notable receipts.
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New York
Chicago
Sale of Decatur Iron & Steel Co. to Pott Industries
Decatur Iron & Steel Co known as DISCO the Morgan County metals maker founded in 1887 was sold to Pott Industries of St. Louis for a reported 1.5 million dollars. The purchase was finalized at Pott’s New York headquarters. DISCO produces architectural and ornamental metals structural steel jail equipment and aluminum windows.
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Decatur Iron & Steel Co
Morgan ‘County
Pott Industries
St. Louis
New York
St. Louis Shipbuilding
Federal Barge Inc
Port Industries
Mississippi River
Gulf
Fabriicator
DISCO
U S Holds On To Vietnam Peace Effort Amid Rejection
Officials said the United States will push to halt bombing and start peace talks with North Vietnam, despite Hanoi’s renewed rejection of President Johnson’s proposal. Alan Boyd announced $600 million in federal highway funds will be held back in 1968 to fight inflation.
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Washington
United States
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Johnson
Secretary of Transportation
Alan S. Boyd
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