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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1966

Page

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Surveyor selects smoother lunar landing site for approach

Surveyor 1 steers toward a newly chosen smooth target in the Sea of Storms after a precise 97 mile out maneuver. JPL reports the 2200 pound craft responded well to commands as it aims for a safer final approach and 20 mile shift north of an earlier point.

Ralph Dighton Associated Press Pasadena Calif Surveyor 1 Jet Propulsion Laboratory Surveyor Moon Suregor

Gemini 9 mission set for three day space drift

Astronauts Thomas Stafford and Eugene Cernan prepare to launch aboard a Titan rocket from Cape Kennedy on Wednesday. They will aim to dock with an Augmented Target Docking Adapter in a 185 mile high polar orbit, following final reviews with officials.

Ronald Thompson Cape Kennedy Fla Air Force Thomas P. Stafford Navy Eugene A. Cernan Titan Gemini 9 ATDA Gemini Twins Space Agency

Decatur Diary Notes Judson College Committee Appointment

W K Stephenson of Decatur named to the committee on denominational relations for Judson College Marion by the Judson Board of Trustees. Decatur Council No 81 Royal and Select Masters to hold annual assembly and officer election Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple. See Diary on Page 2.

W. K. Stephenson Decatur Judson College Marion Judson Board of Trustees Decatur Council No Masonic Temple

Burglary Ring of Youths Stuns City Officials

Authorities puzzled by a burglary ring of youths with high IQs who plotted and conducted thefts as part of bizarre experiments. The story appears on page five. Linden Forbes Sampson Berham named Guyana prime minister. Arthur Krock column questions Rhodesian problem.

Fort Lauderdale Arthur Krock Linden Forbes Sampson Burham Guyana

Availability of hospital beds under Medicare

President Johnson pushes steps to prevent hospital crowding from blocking Medicare benefits for seniors. The hospital phase of Medicare starts July 1 with about 18 million eligible, amid fears crowding could hinder access. Government experts see no such crisis. Elderly account for about 20 percent of hospital use. See JOHNSON on Page 2.

John D. Pomfret New York Times News Service Washington Johnson

Athens appoints Case temporary police chief

Capt. T. E. Case, 65, named temporary chief by the Athens City Council to replace Terry Bottom whose resignation becomes effective at midnight. Case is the only active officer who did not sign a petition against the council action.

Athens T. E. Case Terry Bottom Case Bottom

Clement seeks Senate nomination again in Tennessee

Gov. Frank Clement announces another bid for the Democratic nomination to the U.S. Senate challenging Sen. Ross Bass, who defeated him two years earlier. In Havana, Cuba, officials say two men attempting to enter the capital Sunday night were on a mission to kill Prime Minister Fidel Castro. In Birmingham, Auburn basketball coach Bill Lynn declines a head coaching offer from the University of Florida, per Benny Marshall.

Nashville Tenn Frank Clement U.S. Senate Ross Bass Dtenn Havana Cuba Fidel Castro Birmingham Auburn Bill Lynn University of Florida Birmingham News Benny Marshall

Buddhist Leaders Meet Ky Amid Anti Government Campaign

In Saigon Buddhist leaders held a surprise talk with junta chiefs Nguyen Cao Ky and Nguyen Van Thieu in a bid to end protests through a civilian regime. The visit followed a 17 year old suicide in Hue as protests spread, with Thich Tam Chau leading a four member delegation to Gia Long Palace. Tri Quang urged Buddhists to halt self sacrifice as his followers circulated the edict in Hue.

Saigon Pommers Nguyen Cao Ky O State Nguyen van Thieu Hue Thich Tam Chau Buddhist Institute Gia Long Palace Thieu Tne Thich Tri Quang North Quang South Vetnamese Tich Tinh Khiet Thich Tam Chau

Navy Tightens Security After Technician Tries to Sell Secrets

A Sed serviceman assigned to top secret duties allegedly collected highly sensitive information and attempted to sell it to the Soviets. The Navy says security measures worldwide are being tightened while the case is classified and under active investigation.

Washington Navy

Moulton Boy Dies Beneath Tractor

A 13 year old boy, Carl Willard Posey, was crushed when a tractor overturned on him on Youngtown Rd about 82 miles west of Moulton. He had just sprayed liquid fertilizer and was en route to another field when the accident occurred. His father and brother contacted authorities when he failed to arrive.

Moulton Moulton 1 Harvey Elliott Carl Willard Posey Carl Posey Elliott Youngtown Rd Here

Markets At A Glance From New York and Chicago

Markets at a glance show mixed results with cotton higher and grains strong. Hogs steady to 50 cents higher with a top of 27.50, slaughter steers steady to strong at 28.25, broad buying in corn and soybeans.

New York Chicago

Morgan County Democrats Return to Polls in Runoff

Morgan County and other Alabama Democrats returned to the polls to settle May 3 runoff races. About 8 000 expected to vote in Morgan County as turnout appears light despite fall weather. Sheriff race draws attention with David Sandlin challenging incumbent Dick Fleming in a key local contest.

Morgan County Alabama T. C. Almon Runnoff David Sandlin Dick Fleming Punty Board of Revenue Pntrol

Billion Dollar Plan to Cut Highway Deaths Proposed

The National Safety Council president Howard Pyle urged $1 billion yearly for traffic safety to halve highway fatalities. He pointed to a Memorial Day weekend death toll of 542 in traffic, plus 47 drownings and 93 boating deaths, noting the period ran from Friday 6 p.m. to Monday midnight.

Associated Press National Safety Council Howard Pyle

Alabama educators denounce new federal desegregation guidelines

Eight high ranking Alabama educators including State School Supt Austin R. Meadows meet with Governor Wallace and oppose the HEW desegregation guidelines calling them dangerous to Alabama’s educational program. They urge careful consideration to keep education moving forward.

Montgomery Ala Alabama George Wallace Department of Health, Education and Welfare Austin R. Meadows Gover

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The Space Center Times Today Case Temporary Winford Turner AMET Edwin Q. White Fredd S. Hoffman Lee Moulton Thich Phap Tri Institute Nor Meadows Congress Harry M. Lee State Quickies Ken Reynolds
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