Explorer 17 launch delayed by mass spectrometer fault
NASA canceled the Explorer 17 launch planned for the Delta rocket as a faulty mass spectrometer in the 410 pound satellite required replacement from Goddard Space Laboratory. The test, part of Saturn booster checks, aimed to verify first stage performance and propulsion.
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Alabama House backs taxes to fund schools and insurance plan
A Ways and Means panel approved a 2 percent tax on Alabama life insurers and a 3 to 4 percent levy on out of state firms to raise school revenue. The proposal faced strong opposition from insurers led by Blue Cross Shield of Alabama and bankers groups. The committee also weighed a beer tax to support junior colleges and trade schools, but warned it would not cover all current college and K 12 needs. See PROPOSAL on Page 2.
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Alabama
Herbert Singleton
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Pete Tuyrnham
Lee County
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Auburn freshman named in Dean's List for Home Economics
Winter quarter honors list includes Abigail Turner of Decatur among Auburn University's School of Home Economics top students. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Holmes A Turner and a freshman in home economics. Highway Patrol reports 248 license applications across three counties. 64 passed 73 learners permits 65 failed 33 vehicles failed inspection 13 incomplete. See DIARY on Page 2.
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Decatur
Auburn Univeristy
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John Brom
Why prayer feels distant and how to respond
The text explains that prayer experiences vary for Christians. Mood, health, and weather can affect perception, but faith remains. God is always near even when felt distant. The call is to continue praying, especially in spiritual drought, and trust the promise that God draws near to those who draw near to Him.
Civil Defense Officials Hear Manderson Talk
At a northern area conference the Alabama Civil Defense Association heard J Frank Manderson director of the Alabama Civil Defense Department say there is tremendous interest in Civil Defense in Alabama and that every program needs deeply interested people.
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Subpoenas issued in Butts records case at Georgia
Atlanta prompts subpoenas for all Wally Butts financial records as Atty. Gen. Eugene Cook seeks details linked to football rigging allegations. Butts is invited to appear for questioning. He faces scrutiny from state authorities over the University of Georgia era.
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Wally Butts
University of Georgia
Saturday Evening Post
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Soviet Denies Overfly Charge In Alaska Incident
The Soviet Union denies U S charges that Soviet planes flew about 30 miles into Alaska on March 15. Moscow says their aircraft were over 200 miles away. Washington expects to reaffirm that intrusions will not be tolerated while diplomacy continues.
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Vitamin Sale Ban Forecast
Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey says the FDA plans to ban selling the vitamin supplement Menadione to pregnant women amid a year long battle. He cites testimony by Dr. John O Nestor that prenatal use may cause brain damage spasticity or death in newborns and notes Mylicon for infant colic remains on sale.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Food and Drug Administration
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FDA
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Senate
John O.nestor
Mylicon
Nestor
Markets At A Glance
New York markets slip with tobaccos weak and mixed bonds as trading quiets. Chicago grains rise with wheat May firm, soybeans strong on short covering. Hog prices ease to 14.50 while slaughter steers hold steady at top levels.
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Magnavox Stereo and Television Sale at Robinsons
Magnavox stereo and television sale announced by Robinsons on Second Avenue. Customers urged to save with special in store offers.
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Second Avenue
Ady
Test For Sport Editor Is Urged
State Atty. Gen. Richmond Flowers urged Furman Bisher of The Atlanta Journal to take a lie detector test over alleged links to The Saturday Evening Post charges about a rigged 1962 Alabama Georgia football game. The Post alleged Wallace Butts relayed information to Bear Bryant before the 35-0 rematch.
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Alabama
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Bryant Rose Will Appear Before Legislative Committee
Alabama coach Bear Bryant and University of Alabama president Frank Rose are ordered to appear behind closed doors before a seven member legislative investigating committee. They aim to shed light on claims that former Georgia athletic director Wallace Butts supplied Bryant with Georgia plays before the 1962 Georgia Alabama game.
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Bear) Bryant
Frank Rose
University of Alabama
Saturday Evening Post
Wallace Butts
University of Georgia
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Georgia
Senate House
Fred Nichol
Butts
Post
Kiwanis Club Show Tonight at Decatur High School
Curtain time for the Kiwanis Club musical review Well Flip My Wig! is 8 o clock at the Decatur High School auditorium. A cast of about 100 local performers rehearsed to entertain and raise funds for civic and charitable activities. The show also runs Friday and Saturday nights at 8 with admission priced at 1.50 for adults and 1 for children.
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