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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1963

Page

3

Whiz Kids Hold Back McNamara Civilian Brainpower Debate

The article outlines tensions between civilian Pentagon analysts and military leaders under Secretary Robert S. McNamara. It notes analysts push for scientific approaches while military officers warn against overreliance on math and computers, arguing experience and practical judgment remain essential.

Washington Pentagon Robert S. McNamara McNamara Cer

South Carolina integrates as three Negroes enroll at USC

In Columbia South Carolina three black students Henri Monteith 18 Robert Anderson 20 and James Solomon 33 registered at the university the first since 1877 marking the second state supported white college in the state to integrate Clemson admitted Harvey Gantt in January. Police supported campus officers but no incidents occurred as white and black students shared meals and greetings on opening day.

University of South Carolina Henri Monteith Columbia Robert G. Anderson Greenville James Solomon Sumter Miss Monteith Anderson the University South Carolina Clemson College Harvey B. Gantt Charleston

Book Matches and Safety Tips Featured in Junior Editors Quiz

The article explains wooden matches made from wood sheets dipped in fireproofing to prevent afterglow and ashes and paraffin to transfer flame. It notes white eye tips use phosphorus compound, safety matches with chlorate or potash, and book matches once struck inside. It invites readers to mail responses for a World Book Encyclopedia prize.

Robert Erwin Gease Marion Ohio Daily

Mrs Nhu says Kennedy misinformed on Viet Nam crisis

Belgrade Yugoslavia Mrs Ngo Dinh Nhu says President Kennedy is misinformed and should seek better information amid Buddhist protests in the South Viet Nam crisis. She criticizes Kennedy for appeasing opposition and notes her plan to address the Interparliamentary Union conference with the true picture of South Viet Nam. The U S delegation at the meeting includes Senator Mansfield and Senator Kennedy.

Boris Boskovic Belgrade Yugoslavia Ngo Dinh Nhu Kennedy Viet Nam South Viet Nam Nhu Interparliamentary Union United States U. S Mike Mansfield Montana Edward M. Kennedy Massachusetts

Hints From Heloise on simple home fixes and crafts

Readers share practical tips from facing left handed learners to patching seams with tape and extending plastic layers. Advice covers porch crafts baking cake leveling, pickled beet juice, silk seam reinforcement, and removing smoke stains with pure bleach.

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