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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1961
Page
6
The 88 foot high test stand features twin mounts to hold two missiles or stages side by side for simultaneous or sequential tests. A climatic chamber preconditions and then maintains temperature as a vertical firing setup begins, with a floor door rolling away minutes before motor ignition. This facility supports testing under varied temperatures for captive firings.
Tokyo AP reports Japan's Socialist Party plans to enter the cosmetic business promising products at about 50 percent less than current market prices. The move aims to broaden its political reach by offering affordable goods.
At Redstone Arsenal Huntsville the Army unveils a new vertical test stand with a climate chamber able to reach minus 85 to plus 185 Fahrenheit. The $8.4 million facility supports ABMA testing for missiles up to Jupiter size with environmental and attitude test buildings and dedicated water cooling. Test lab director William L. Grafton calls the area an outstanding addition to the Army missile program.
Atlanta officials plan peaceful token desegregation of 11th and 12th grades this fall amid pressure to avoid violence like in Little Rock. Gov. Vandiver backs quick measures to quell trouble and emphasizes obedience to the Supreme Court while weighing Georgia's segregation stance.
Three Lao princes reached in principle agreement on forming a national unity government in Zurich talks. They differed on Premier Boun Oum’s proposal for King Savang Vathana to lead the government. Souphanouvong opposed placing the king in politics, while Souvanna Phouma urged time to settle details. General Phoumi Nosavan said a general conference would be held Sunday.
Paris official Jean Benedetti warns the Seine water shortage is so critical there may be insufficient water to fight fires above the third floor throughout the city.
The Japanese Fishery Agency plans to record fish noises with submarine microphones and beam the sounds into the sea to attract fish into nets. The historical note mentions York Pennsylvania as the colonial capital from Sept 30 1777 to June 27 1778 during British occupation of Philadelphia.
A government spokesman argues the king should preside as a neutral arbiter, noting the constitution bars political work and that amendment would be needed. He says in exceptional cases such action could be envisaged, while a princes’ understanding could aid Laos delegation talks at Geneva.
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