Apollo 15 astronauts dock after moonwalk feat
Apollo 15 crew David Scott and James Irwin returned to the Endeavour with 228.7 pounds of lunar samples and the first moon television liftoff. They logged a record 6 hours 55 minutes on the surface, traveling 16 miles with the lunar rover and ending a day marked by a suspected hatch leak and a flawless dock with Worden aboard.
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Rail strike ends as unions, railroads agree on terms
Washington UP I reports an 18 day railroad walkout ended after contract terms were agreed on by carriers and UTU with new work rules to boost efficiency. Labor Secretary Hodgson lauded the settlement as aiding steady economic growth while US Steel announced about 8 percent price increases.
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Weather: mild day with low clouds. highs in the 70s
The forecast calls for cloudiness easing through tomorrow with night and morning low clouds. Expect a high in the 70s today. Tonight: low around 50s. Winds from the west at 10 to 20 mph.
U S backs Red China for U N seat
United States announces shift to a two China policy at the United Nations as it will recognize Communist China for a seat while opposing expulsion of Nationalist China. Rogers says U N must deal with world realities and abide by member decisions. Senate approves resolution praising Nixon China trip.
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Fremont explores density rules for flatland growth
City Council will study residential density in Fremont flatlands tonight. City Manager Don Drigge presents four methods for a density policy hailed as a population master plan. The debate centers on how much density is needed and how projects will be judged.
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Taipei to fight Reds for U.N. seat defense
Nationalist China declared it will strive to keep itself in the United Nations and block Communist China, warning that seating Peking would threaten the UN charter and invite infiltration and destruction. The Foreign Ministry pressed to preserve the UN body amid U.S. talks on admitting Communist China and aiding Taiwan’s seat.
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Lockheed loan gains Senate approval amid gratitude
Washington UPI says the Senate approved a 2.5 billion loan guarantee to Lockheed Aircraft Corp to back bank loans and save tens of thousands of jobs. President Nixon called the move a sign of national economic strength and pledged no loss to the government as Lockheed pledges repayment. The measure ensures continued production of the L1011 Tristar and avoids bankruptcy for the celebrated jetliner maker.
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Fluoridation Petition Effort Hit by Signatures Shortfall
Fremont fluoridation opponents report a signature shortage for a November referendum on the water supply. John Matthews of the Fremont Association for Clean Environment says 286 valid signatures are collected toward the 425 required, with weekend efforts at White Front in Newark and planned door knocking. Matthews accuses local dentist Dr Arthur Hermol Fremont of trying to dissuade signers, countering that he confronted supporters and warned them off signing.
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Billy Graham Opens Northern California Crusade in Oakland
Billy Graham tells Oakland audience he has never enjoyed being anywhere more than there and thanks them as his Northern California Crusade nears its close at the Coliseum.
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Senate votes stall plans amid reform debates
Statewide actions stall as the Senate weighs a loan guarantee bill and Reagan reform plans face delays. Governors staff refine welfare reform details while lawmakers begin action on medical reform and broader anti poverty funding.
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Police raid western Sicily suspects Mafia homes
More than 360 police officers staged surprise raids on homes of suspected Mafia members in western Sicily arresting men and filing 1 106 charges against 81 others. The U S Command reports troop strength in Vietnam at its lowest level in 544 years during July under Phase VIII of Nixon withdrawal plan.
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