Rickover Defends Nuclear Ships Against Navy Opposition
Vice Admiral Hyman G. Rickover told a House appropriations subcommittee that the Navy overstates the cost of nuclear powered surface ships. He argued a 20 year life cost is about 1.5 times that of conventional ships, and compared rising costs in naval aircraft and other areas, noting European graduates perform better on European exams. He criticized service academy graduates as not markedly superior to European higher secondary school graduates.
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Witnesses Say Rocket Injury Report From Johnston Island
Eyewitnesses returning from Johnston Island said several technicians suffered minor injuries when large fragments of a thermonuclear rocket rained down during an ill fated attempt to explode a nuclear device in the Van Allen Belt.
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Garrison Preliminary Hearing Set in Ex-Wife Slaying
A preliminary hearing for former Duval County deputy Matt hew Mack Garrison is scheduled for Thursday as an inquest proceeds into the death of his ex-wife Helen Lucille Stafford, 36.
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Mack) Garrison
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Weather Eye Little Change in Florida Conditions
A high pressure ridge along Florida keeps weather largely steady with partly cloudy skies and scattered afternoon thundershowers inland. Expect highs around 90 with lows in the mid 70s, variable winds 5 to 15 mph, and gusts near showers.
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Six Youths Quit Africa Camp in Venice Lagoon
Six teenagers known as Robinson Crusoes were marched back to their parents in Venice after spending nearly a month on a half acre island in the lagoon. Police found them after fishermen reported signs of life. three had left letters on May 28 saying they quit school for adventure in Africa. They survived on canned goods, fish, and supplies scavenged from the mainland.
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Backyard Weather Forecasting Correction Factor
An amateur can improve local forecasts by noting variations between predicted and actual low temperatures. This method yields a correction factor to beat experts in predicting his own backyard weather patterns.
Millionth Miami resident moves to Phoenix after fame
Minas Edward Nicolaides and his family relocated to Phoenix two weeks ago seeking a better job after being hailed as Miami’s millionth resident. He doubted the $5,000 prize value amid publicity and coupons, while his wife recalled Miami’s mosquitos and large cockroaches and offered a wry take on the gift reimbursements.
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UPI
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Chamber of Commerce
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Four Lutheran Groups Plan To Merge
Four Lutheran denominations prepare to merge Thursday forming a single body. The United Lutheran Church and Augustana Lutheran Church lead the effort with two others American Evangelical Lutheran Church and Suomi Synod. The new denomination will total about 3,200,000 members and aims for stronger unity and broader representation at church councils.
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Election Board Removal Sought at Harbour Heights
David McDermott seeks removal of Harbour Heights election board after his wife, a Republican, was ousted from the panel following the May 6 primary. Commissioner Haskell ONeill says the remaining three members would not work if she stayed. ONeill, defeated for the Democratic nomination, notes McDermott is Port Charlotte Republican Club VP. Commissioners plan to investigate.
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