Would-be presidents test the waters in 1968 race
President Johnson weighs another run as Kennedy and Nixon stay noncommittal. Reagan Romney and Nixon remain cautious while campaigning across states. Gallup hints at 1968 interest as Johnson controls party machinery and public mood weighs on Vietnam.
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Small Cities Can Now Have Jet Service
Federal officials announced small cities with limited airports can get fan jet service without long runways. Fairchild Hiller’s F 228 will operate from 4000 foot runways and deliver to airlines by early 1970, cutting airport upgrade costs for 234 cities. Morton notes the design serves regional airlines and their communities.
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National Association of State Aviation
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Fairchild Hiller Corporation
Morton
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Don’t hug me I’m getting steady says old truck decal
In Louisville a painted message on the back of an ancient truck cruising downtown reads Dont hug me Im getting steady. The quirky sign draws attention amid traffic and adds a touch of humor to the city scene.
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Louisville, Ky
Four area girls win diplomas at Maryland Medical Secretarial School
Four Frederick area girls graduated from the Maryland Medical Secretarial School in Hagerstown. Brenda M. Eyler of Frederick earned cum laude honors and is a member of Alpha Iota International Honorary Business Sorority. Myra Lyon Stull of Walkersville and Misses Peirena Snyder and Patricia Carol Cannon of Frederick also completed the 18 month course among 191 students.
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Alpha Isla International Honorary Business Sorority
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Peirena Snyder
Patricia Carol Cannon
Bald Eagles Reunion Brings 37 RAF Spitfire Vets
At Hamilton AFB California former members known as bald eagles gathered for a reunion. All 37 served as Spitfire pilots in RAF squadrons before the U.S. entered World War II. Five later flew supersonic F-111 fighters in the U.S. Air Force. Maj. Gen. Carroll McAlpern hosted the event with remarks on wartime service and remembrances.
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