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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1961
Page
8
The Hodges group projects the economy reaching a $520 billion annual rate by year end, up about 4 percent from the January-March recession low of $499.5 billion. They predict stable prices with roughly a 1 percent rise in the next 18 months and note most major business segments, except retailing, posted gains last month.
A Georgia jury acquitted R. A. Cheney Griffin of profiting from tractor sales to the state while serving 1955 to 1958 as an aide to his brother Governor Marvin Griffin. Prosecutors argued he was a full time state employee earning 6000 dollars yearly, a status disputed by Griffin and defense.
Probate Judge Hjalmar Anderson announced the annual accounting showing Mark Twain's estate earned 18 679 in royalties for the year. Anderson, who was six when Clemens died in 1910, has reported on the estate for 24 years. The estate value stood at 783 485 as of December 31, 1960.
In 1961 General Features, Dr J M Levitt calls X15 pilots the bravest men for reaching near space. He compares X15 risks with astronaut missions, detailing X15 engine, B52 carrier, and the dangers of subsonic to hypersonic flight plus dead seat landings. Joe Walker is highlighted among intrepid predecessors.
Miss Sara Janice Martin and George Edward Krasle wed underwater at a 16 foot pool in Atlanta with Judge Charles Wofford officiating before a dry land ceremony by Rev David Powell. The couple met during a Bahamas dive after Krasle speared a shark and Martin helped retrieve it. They plan to live in Doraville after a Bermuda honeymoon.
A remora fish travels by attaching itself to large sea life or ships using a strong suction disk on its head. It clings to sharks marlin and even boats, riding along with its host.
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