Armstrong earns UC master's in aerospace engineering
Astronaut Neil A. Armstrong, first man on the moon, received a master of science in aerospace engineering from the University of California. A university spokesman said he pursued graduate studies from 1955 to 1960 while an Edwards Air Force Base test pilot and earned final credit with a Thursday lecture on Lunar Landing Techniques and Procedures.
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Los Angeles
Neil A. Armstrong
University of California
Armstrong
Edwards Air Force Base
Jumbo Jet Back From London
Pan American 747 completes maiden transatlantic round trip to Kennedy after seven hour delay. The jet carried 150 of 278 booked on return, with 332 aboard eastbound from a 362 capacity. 128 passengers canceled on the return, a record high for one liner.
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New York
London
Pan American World Airways
Kennedy Airport
Missile Ship Keel Laid at Newport News Navy Yard
The keel of the guided missile nuclear frigate USS California was laid with Secretary Melvin R. Laird calling it the start of a vital program. The 10,000 ton, 600 foot vessel will carry anti submarine, anti aircraft and anti surface weapons and will be the first of seven ships authorized by Congress to escort nuclear carriers.
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Navy
Melvin R. Laird
California
America
Laird
Billy Graham promotes golf rules as path to God
Evangelist Billy Graham told golfers that playing by the rules leads to godliness. His organization sent a sermon style pamphlet to Golf Weekly, Golf Illustrated, Golf World and Golf Monthly for January to link stance grip and follow through with Christian devotion.
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London
Billy Graham
Golf World
Graham
Golf Weekly
Golf Illustrated
Golf Monthly
God
Jesus Christ
Cuban Radio critiques Nixon State of the Union
Havana Radio in Miami interpreted President Nixon's address as admitting U S defeat in world domination. The broadcast praised his words on shared defense and development but said no concrete initiative was offered and warned of ending imperialist interference if such ideas become reality.
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Miami
Cuba
Nixon
United States
Havana Radio
Jackie Kennedy Back In United States
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis has returned to the United States arriving by air on Thursday from Greece. Her reentry follows a stay abroad and marks a return to public life amid continued media attention.
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New York
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
United States
Two Killed In Blazing Collision At S C 394 And 4
Two people died in a fiery crash last night near the intersection of South Carolina routes 394 and 4 in the Kitching Mill area. The pickup driver was identified as H. C. Ralaff of Route 2 Salley by Aiken County Coroner James Gregory. The other vehicle was a 1964 car stolen earlier in Augusta.
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Aiken County
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Salley
Ralaff
Augusta
Hospital Receives $2000 From Hunt Race Profits
The Aiken County Hospital received a $2000 donation from profits from last spring's Hunt Race Meeting sponsored by the Aiken Steeplechase Association. Charles Bird presented the check to Robert Buchannan who accepted for the hospital. The event is slated for March 21 with profits again benefiting the hospital.
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Aiken County Hospital
Aiken
Tricentennial Awards To Be Made In Aiken County
South Carolina tricentennial medallions will go to first prize winners in art music and writing contests in Aiken County. Awards chair Mrs H W Thurlow announced entries must be postmarked today with creative writing entries to St Angela Academy chair Sister De Neri Faase. Deliver arts and crafts to the Aiken Regional Campus of the University of South Carolina by 4 p.m. Feb 6. A spring ceremony will present all fine arts winners with additional prizes including art supplies and ribbons.
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Aiken County
H. W. Thurlow
Savannah
de Neri Faase
Angela Academy
Aiken
University of South Carolina
Skirmishes Reported Along Mekong Delta Front
Allied headquarters report small skirmishes from the Mekong Delta to the Cambodian border north of Saigon. Two U.S. helicopters were shot down and 71 North Vietnamese or one of the American helicopters was shot down while supporting 1st Division troops ten miles from the Cambodian border. One crewman was wounded. Three South Vietnamese were killed and 11 wounded in the ground fighting.
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Mekong
U.S
1St Division
Aiken Sees Snow Blanketing Town As Forecasts Call For More Cold
Aiken residents woke to a feathery snowfall turning the area into a winter scene. Forecasters predicted more cold weather with snow or rain for several hours. Minor fender benders occurred, but no major incidents were reported as schools considered early dismissals to prevent traffic jams.
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Aiken Standard
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A C Green Sentenced To Two Years In Prison
A C Green, 42, an Augusta painter, was sentenced for conspiracy to utter fraudulent checks. Defense attorney Al Dufour entered a guilty plea for Green. The two year term is suspended after nine months served, plus one year probation, with sentence deferred until medically fit to serve. Green said he helped print checks but did not pass them. five co-defendants were indicted.
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Augusta
al Dufour
Green
Wade S. Weatherford
Self-Confidence Unlocks Jobs at Local Training Center
The Aiken Edgefield Industrial Education Center builds self-confidence in unemployed trainees. Christine, 36, gained skills through HRD classes and group discussions, then toured industries and aced a televised interview, leading to a job with Owens Corning and a promotion to assistant training instructor. John Williams, 20, paralyzed at 16, progressed from wheelchair to stairs after 10 weeks, with support from multiple agencies. The program also aided Bertha, 28, who moved from domestic work to a Kimberly Clark position, illustrating rehabilitation and wage-earning potential.
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