Sentinel Obsolescence Sparks Pentagon Defense Study
Pentagon officials study methods to defeat potential Chinese missile refinements as critics in Scientific American contend the Sentinel System could be obsolete soon after deployment. Hans Bethe and Richard Garwin question the logic of building an A B M shield amid doubts about China’s motives and missile designs.
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William Beecher
New York Times
Washington
Pentagon
Scientific American
China
Hans A. Bethe
Richard L. Garwin
U.S
U.S. Troops Battle Viet Cong Near Saigon Hamlet
American infantrymen backed by tanks artillery and planes fought for control of Ap Long Muc a small hamlet about 30 miles northwest of Saigon in a four day clash. The 25th Infantry Division pressed forward using napalm and artillery within 50 to 100 yards of their advance.
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George Esper
Associated Press
Saigon
U.S. 25Th Infantry Division
Ap Long Muc
Trang Bang
U.S
al Chang
Ap Long Mac
U S Pacification Role Questioned Amid Vietnam Fighting
In Saigon reports say the CIA provides a substantial portion of equipment and funds for South Vietnam's pacification effort. A resigning official claimed CIA supervision and funding, with advisers from CIA and other agencies aiding Vietnamese officials. The source noted a transfer of pacification support to the Defense Department.
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Barry Kramer
Associated Press
Saigon
U.S. Central Intelligence Agency
South Vietnam
U.S
CIA
Department of Defense
State Department
New Life
Sidney J. Roche
Life Saving Course credited for rescue on Flint Creek
Arthur Lee Pevahouse 21 of Falkville dived into Flint Creek and pulled Linda Drinkard South 19 from the icy current after a boat sank. Mrs South and LeRoy South 24 and Linda Sue South 17 drowned. A sister survived. Pevahouse credits college life saving training for his actions. Life continues on Page A-3.
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Dave Whittaker
Falkville
Linda Drinkard South
Hartselle
Flint Creek
Arthur Lee Pevahouse
Linda Sué South
Pevahouse
Southern Bell Telephone Co
Westmoreland’s Viet Nam policy successor eyed
The inquiry asks whether the next commander in Vietnam will continue General Westmoreland’s combat policy. It notes transition concerns and potential shifts in strategy as leadership changes.
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Gen. Westmoreland
Vietnam
Embattled Alabama Governor Hovers Over Health Risk
Gov Lurleen Wallace faces a possible pulmonary embolism age her doctors report she is being treated with increased anticoagulant therapy. The update contrasts with other national science and legal items in this regional run.
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Montgomery, Ala
Igov
Lurleen Wallace
Decatur Firm Submits Low Bid For New Center City Center
The apparent low bid for the Northwest Carrie Matthews Community Center was Bryson Construction Co at 168 902. Construction begins mid April with completion expected in about six months. The project includes a gym social hall and classrooms and will be air conditioned.
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Ray Martin
Daily
New Decatur
Carrie Matthews
5Th Ave
Li Northwest
Bryson Construction Co
Jimmy Brown
Memorial Dr
6Th St. NW
Brown
Harris Case Deliberations Begin In Red Bank Murder Trial
An all male circuit court jury plans to begin deliberations in the first degree murder trial of 18 year old George D. Harris of Red Bank. Harris testified he was attacked with a knife and fired four shots at Edward Frank McCoy after an afternoon card game dispute. The shooting occurred at the McCoy home on a Sunday afternoon. Harris said he walked to the house, played dice, and claimed McCoy refused to let him play due to low money. He also said his brother Curtis Harris was drunk and he asked him to leave before McCoy intervened.
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Bob Stansell
Moulton
Red Bank
George D. Harris
Harris
Central High School
Courtland
Edward Frank McCoy
Ralph Slate
McCoy
Senate Overrules Tax Change on Industrial Bonds
North Alabama leaders praise Senate action overruling a tax exemption removal for industrial development bonds. Tom Johnson of NAIDA warns tax on new bonds would hinder local industry growth. Decatur attorney John Cadell agrees the override preserves the exemption despite Treasury Regulations. Senate vote 51 to 32 to cancel the Treasury move. See TAX on Page A3.
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Cora Blair
Senate
North Alabama
Tom Johnson
North Alabama Industrial Development Association
Decatur
John Cadell
Naida
Miniskirted Girl Climbs Fourth-Floor Ledge in London Rescue
Marie Mullally a 21 year old Irish hotel chambermaid at the Park Royal Hotel climbed onto an 18 inch ledge outside a fourth floor window after being fired. Rescuers battled for three hours to talk her down as crowds gathered below during rush hour.
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Marie Mullally
London
Lofidon
Park Royal
Henry Levi
Levi
Guaranteed Frigidaire Service Ad for Robinson Furniture
Ad lists service for Frigidaire appliances offered by Robinson Furniture Company on 2nd Ave with a contact number 353-2370. It promotes appliance repairs and maintenance to local customers.
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Guerenteed Frigidaire Service Robinson Furniture Company
2Nd Ave
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