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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1969

Page

3

Navy ship Evans disaster claims three brothers and other losses

The Evans crew lost Gary Sage 22 Radarman 3.C Gregory 21 Seaman Appren. Kelly 19 and the Sage boy Douglas 7 who watched a neighbor bring cake after the crash. Lawrence Sage of Niobrara blamed the Navy for letting siblings serve together. Larry Reilly Jr 19 died in Costa Mesa while his wife awaited his return. James F. Bradley 0 and his father helped build the ship in Staten Island.

Gary Radarman C Gregory Seaman Appren Kelly Sage Douglas Nebraska Niobrara Lawrence Sage Navy Ivan C. Griswold Naval Personnel and Training Center Omaha Costa Mesa Calif Lawrence J. Reilly Sr Evans Larry Junior Lawrence J. Reilly Jr Larry James F. Bradley Syracuse N.Y James R. Bradley Bethlehem Shipyards Staten Island

Melbourne battles ship collision sparks navy probe call

The Sydney Morning Herald condemns the Melbourne destroyer collision as an appalling embarrassment to the navy and urges a prompt thorough investigation. It recalls the Voyager disaster five years earlier with 82 lives lost and notes repeated night maneuvers and damage affecting Australia’s carrier fleet.

Singapore Sydney Morning Herald Today The Morning Herald Melbourne Voyager

Midway U S Ninth Division Withdrawals in Mekong Delta

Report outlines withdrawal plans for Midway U S Ninth Infantry in the Mekong Delta south of Saigon with another division operating elsewhere. Informants warn enemy actions could delay or halt withdrawals. Officials say no basic split remains between Saigon and Washington as talks near. Pointer puppies advertised for sale with contact details and vacuum sales offer included.

U.S Mekong Delta Saigon Washington

Twilite Press Address Found After Inquiry

The reader provided an address for Twilite Press at 1649 Wilcox Los Angeles. The question asks for the firm’s address and confirms the given location.

Twilite Press Wilcox, Los Angeles

Seaman Box Linked to Athens Family

Seaman Box is described as the grandson of Dr. J. O. Belue of Athens with Frances Belue as his mother. The Boxes reside here seasonally and the seaman received education at Columbia Military Academy and attended the University of Alabama.

Seaman Box J. O. Belue Athens Frances Belue Seaman Columbia Military Academy University of Alabama Athens College Frank N. Philpot

Region Eyes Strong Cotton Planting Ahead in Several Counties

Limestone leads with 36 000 acres of cotton, likely to outproduce Madison County again. Lawrence planted 31 709 acres, about 3 000 more than last season. Morgan estimates 16 000 acres for ALCS as of July 1. Local extension agent notes cotton is up nationwide and warm weather favors a good crop.

Morgan and Lawrence Madison County Agee Lawrence County Morgan County ALCS Morgan Jerry Parker

Commission on Violence Faces White House Backing and Internal Strife

Police and violence study commission expands life to December 10 under an executive order. It plans three task force reports on violence history protest and firearms. Internal friction remains as members with opposing views find common ground on campus disorder questions.

Chicago Johnson Nixon White House America

Egypt to Grow Three New Cotton Breeds to Boost Exports

Egypt will develop three new varieties of cotton to increase production and bolster foreign currency. Tailored breeding programs show these experimental cottons hold promise for higher yields and improved quality.

Jim Donut College Boston Cairo Egypt

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