Secret figures on US nuclear arsenal stir controversy
U.S. Representative Paul Simon released data on total nuclear weapon kilotons, prepared for press use after June 15, arguing for stronger arms control. Pentagon and State Department spokesmen said the information is classified while Simon cites the figures to underline global destruction potential. The newsletter compares Hiroshima’s 13.8 kilotons to current U.S. warhead totals and notes the vast scale of nuclear weapons worldwide.
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Cotter
Adlyn Davis
ACDA
Nuclear stockpile figures spark Senate outcry
Pentagon officials dispute Rep. Simon on disclosed warhead counts. The dispute centers on classified data about total kilotonnage and Soviet stockpiles. Simon cites Sen. Symington and Gravel while ACDA and Pentagon spokesmen insist such figures are not public.
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Kitchen band wins at Zeigler homecoming contest
Herrin Senior Citizens Center entries the Herrin Kitchen Kuties won first place in Zeigler's first annual kitchen band contest during the 15th annual homecoming celebration. Bands from McLeansboro Murphysboro Zeigler and West Frankfort also competed, each receiving plaques.
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Herrin Senior Citizens Center
Zeigler
Herrin Kitchen
McLeansboro
Murphysboro
West Frankfort
Herrin
Carbondale Girl Hurt in New Orleans Hit and Run
Lori Brutten, 18, of Carbondale was struck in New Orleans when a stolen car jumped a curb to avoid a stop sign. She suffered a broken nose and multiple teeth knocked out, with possible brain concussion. She remains in intensive care as authorities search for two youths. Her father, not injured, and the car was later found by police.
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Carbondale
New Orleans
Lori Brutten
Gene Brutten
Pinewood Drive
Robert E. Feigenbaum
Feigenbaum
Randolph County Courthouse and Jail Dedicated in Chester
The Randolph County courthouse and jail were dedicated in Chester on Saturday with patriotic speeches and a color guard. Illinois Secretary of State Michael J. Howlett spoke on Randolph County’s historical significance as 1,500 visitors toured the new buildings.
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Chester
Ruth Gilster
Illinois
Michael J. Howlett
Howlett
Jennifer Becker
Carl H. Becker
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Alva Courier Post
American Legion
Chester High School
Sheriff’s Department
Beltone offers free tiny hearing aid model from Chicago
A Beltone advertisement invites listeners with hearing issues to request a free non-operating model of the smallest Beltone aid. The ultra light unit weighs under one third of an ounce and works at ear level with no body to head wires. No cost or obligation is stated. Send to Beltone Electronics Dept. 5132 in Chicago.
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Chicago
Ill
Beltone
Beltone Electronics
Victoria Street
High School Bands Enter Murphysboro Apple Festival Contests
Competition at Murphysboro Apple Festival features high school marching and show bands. Four day celebration spans September 10 11 12 13 with ads promoting the events and performances.
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Jim Farmer
Staunton
DOGS
Illinois
Murphysboro
Staunton, Illinois
Carolyn Clutts
Murphys
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