Five Years Since The Thresher Disaster
Washington editor notes five years since the Thresher submarine tragedy and argues Navy neglect in preparing for another undersea wreck. He cites 75 nuclear subs, risks of silent deep operations, and compares with space rescue efforts and other national emergencies.
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William Hines
Washington
World Book Science Service
Navy
Space Agency
United States Navy
Mediterranean Sea
Spain
Thule
Greenland
McCarthy Hopeful In Oregon Race
In Portland Oregon Democratic voters faced a tight presidential contest with Eugene J McCarthy seeking to halt Kennedy and Humphrey on the ballot Nixon faced Reagan and Rockefeller in the Republican tally Rockefeller not listed Nixon eyed a likely victory adding electoral votes Kennedy pressed to sweep remaining primaries and stay viable after his Indiana and Nebraska defeats.
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Ore
Oregon
Eugene J. McCarthy
Robert F. Kennedy
McCarthy
Ken
Nedy
Hubert H. Humphrey
Richard M. Nixon
California
Ronald Reagan
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Nixon
Kennedy
Indiana
Nebraska
Minnesota
Explosion damages Reform synagogue in Meridian
An explosion ripped through the door of a two year old Reform Jewish synagogue in north Meridian causing heavy damage to the educational building and shattering windows in nearby homes. No injuries were reported.
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Meridian, Miss
North Meridian
Navy Submarine Distress Rescue Funds Debate
Debates rise on whether to increase appropriations for submarine distress rescue capabilities. Advocates cite safety gaps and aging rescue gear, while critics warn of budget trade offs and competing priorities within defense spending.
Navy searches for oil slick near Scorpion area
Oil slick spotted along the missing submarine Scorpion's return course two days after last contact as search ships are ordered to the area to seek surface debris. Navy Captain Davis cautions the sighting may be routine but notes growing apprehension as time passes.
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Groton
Conn
U.S. Navy
Atlantic
Norfolk
Washington
Navy
Scorpion
Pentagon
John F. Davis
Davis
Monrovia
Mediterranean
Navy rescue gear lagging since 1939 undersea failures
Washington AP reports Navy rescue equipment would struggle to save Scorpion crew if depth exceeds 800 feet, using 1989 era gear from Squalus missions. Capt. Nicholson notes progress but main system remains old. new 3 500 foot depth subs due by 1970 while Alvin and Aluminaut extend far deeper.
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Washington
Navy
William M. Nicholson
New Hampshire
Johnson pushes for Paris talks shift to constructive peace talks
President Johnson said evidence shows Hanoi is ready for quiet serious discussions in Paris but urged moving talks out of propaganda. After talks with Cyrus Vance he called for concrete steps toward peace and pledged patience over Paris progress.
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Washington
Johnson
Hanoi
Paris
Vietnam
Cyrus R. Vance
John
Sson
Washington Hanoi
United States
Hartselle Shooting Ruled Accidental
Morgan County authorities ruled the Sunday afternoon shooting death of 3 year old Charles Jonathan Watkins of Hartselle accidental. Foster 9 was involved. Juvenile Judge McBride and attorney Bill Shinn attended the case. The incident occurred at 806 Bethel St in Hartselle where Mrs Garner foster mother of Foster and aunt of the victim resided.
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Wilma Garner
Bethel St
Hartselle
Morgan County
Charles Jonathan’ Watkins
C. Bennett Mc
Johnson
North Rae
Vietnam
Young Watkins
McBride
Foster
Bill Shinn
Poverty Agency Seeks 100000 For Summer Recreation And Medical Aid
The Marshall Morgan County Action Agency seeks about 100000 from the federal government to fund an eight week summer recreation program for about 300 low income children ages six to 18 in Morgan and Lawrence Counties and to provide medical services for low income seniors through county health departments. Centers would be set up in Hartselle and Decatur Cedar Lake with staff including a registered nurse and aides. If approved, programs would run next month on public school grounds and city parks, offering arts crafts swimming tennis and team sports.
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Ray Martin
Anti-Poverty Agency
Morgan
Lawrence
Limestone
Marshall-Morgan County Action Agency
Decatur
Morgan County
Hartselle
Cedar Lake
Marshall County
Lawrence County
Office of Economic Opportunity
Athens Man Vows to Dump Spoiled Food If Utilities Cut
Athens resident H S Chigger Todd warns at a city council meeting that he will dump spoiled freezer food on Mayor Rob ert Allen Tinnon s porch if utilities are cut for refusing a 1 50 garbage fee He seeks elimination of the garbage charge arguing he has no garbage to be picked up The council says the fee cannot be removed and Todd refuses to pay He threatens action if the fee remains See WILL On Page A 2.
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Athens
Robert Allen Tinnon
H. S
Chigger) Todd
West Washington St
Bob Clem
Todd
Timon Todd
Todd Io
Clem
85 Percent Of Decatur Seniors Enter College
Approximately 85 percent of Decatur High School's graduating class plans for college. Principal Brad Stephens notes 26 seniors have scholarships, with some receiving multiple awards. The share entering higher education matches last year, though 1967 class was larger by about 40 students.
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Cora Blair
Decatur High School
Brad Stephens
Selden Presses TVA on Fertilizer Center layoffs
Congressman and Senate candidate Armistead Selden urged TVA officials to fund the National Fertilizer Development Center in Muscle Shoals. He asked about emergency funds to avoid more layoffs, warning a center closure would harm the TVA area and noting over 200 workers already laid off with another 200 at risk.
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Muscle Shoals
Armistead Selden
U.S. Senate
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Frank Smith
Selden
House Appropriations Committee
Smith
Alexander City
Markets At A Glance
New York stocks rise slightly in active trading. Cotton advances while Chicago grain futures retreat on liquidation. Wheat and corn fall, oats decline with corn, and soybeans drop with light demand.
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New York
Chicago
Unclear Ledger Notes on Hog and Steer Prices
Fragmentary market notes show hog prices down 25 to 75 cents with top at 21.25 and steer prices up 25 cents with top around 27.75. The clipping references planning to slaughter and assorted cattle ads without full context.
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Inaim
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Harry Pendergrass
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