Jets to get faster guns for air superiority
U S jets will get a faster firing 20 mm gun system in fiscal 1970 to preserve dominance over Russian jets. Air Force plans include engineering development of air to air gun systems and a family of larger rounds. North Vietnamese pilots in 1967–68 narrowed U S advantages, prompting upgrade focus on F15 and long range identification gear.
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F15 gains radar edge amid past tech upgrades
Garden City Telegram reports on June 7, 1969 that enemy pilots evaded U S forces by slipping behind fighters before detection. The Air Force notes F15 development will include long range radar and that existing gun systems trace to 1945 to 1950 tech.
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First Wheat Cutting May Start Tuesday
Kiowa area near the Oklahoma line in south-central Kansas may begin harvesting wheat as early as Tuesday, according to the harvest labor control office. The hotter, drier weather has accelerated plans, with Anthony area harvests possibly starting Wednesday but facing hail, wind, and rain damage.
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Life Begins at 40 and News of Death Shapes Kids
Reader asks how children react to a grandmother’s death and to wise counsel on aging and retirement. The columnist notes children’ s naiveté about death, stresses religious training shapes view, and urges teaching acceptance. Advice covers pursuing woodworking, furniture making, and testing new skills before relocating, with cautions on moving costs and exploration before migration. The piece also touches retiree opportunities and a cautionary tale about moving hastily to warmer locales.
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