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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1973

Page

10

Two Lives Claimed as McMahon Searched for Slayings

Raymond A. McMahon, a 31 year old former Bible student, is hunted after two Tampa sisters Roxanne Caton 13 and Robyn Caton 5 were killed in a hit and run. Investigators note McMahon had multiple wives and complex past including a 1964 marriage in Atlanta and a 1970 move to Tampa after studying in Chicago and at USF. Police recovered a 1969 Camaro linked to him and his Tampa wife Linda Carol. A private funeral was held for the girls and neighbors describe McMahon as a quiet, influential figure in the neighborhood.

Orlando Fla Raymond A. McMahon Tampa Hillsborough State William Plowman McMahon California Florida Plowman Roxanne Caton Robyn Caton McMahon J Linda Carol Linda Carol Guthrie Brandon W.C. Guthrie Atlanta Cheryl Anne Buran W. Permenter University of South Florida

Solar energy eyed as new business tool by Honeywell

Honeywell vice president Dr Van W Bearinger says solar energy systems offer attractive new opportunities for advanced tech firms. He notes commercial solar heating and building cooling could emerge within the current decade as Honeywell partners with the University of Minnesota on a trough shaped collector to capture sunlight for electricity.

Golden Sun Washington van W. Bearinger Honeywell Industries Bearinger Honeywell University of Minnesota

Tell Me Why What is a Galaxy Win the New Book of Knowledge

A newspaper item explains what a galaxy is and describes the Milky Way, other galaxies, and their sizes and ages. It notes our sun as a star in the Milky Way and mentions distances, galaxy shapes, and the vastness of the universe. The winner of a question contest is Arthur Shine, 11, San Diego California.

Arthur Shine San Diego Calif

Ocean Dry Land Riddle Says Change One Letter

Four letter word for ocean is used in a riddle. Changing one letter yields a word meaning dry land. The note invites tomorrow's paper answer and mentions a knowledge yearbook and a riddles and jokes column.

Book of Knowledge

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