Orange Soil Discovery On Taurus Littrow Moon Mission
Astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt report orange lunar soil found near an ancient avalanche in Taurus Littrow 4.4 miles from the landing camp. The sample, possibly from recent volcanic activity, was collected as Ronald Evans orbited aboard the America. The two men repaired a torn electric car fender with plastic and continued broader geologic exploration with careful sampling and photo documentation.
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Taurus-Littrow Valley
Cernan
Schmitt
America
Shorty
Earth
Robin Brett
Manned Spacecraft Center
Lunar
Ronald E. Evans
Evans
Brett
Taurus-Littrow
Mission Control
John Young
Young
Crater
South Massif
Kissinger Tho Meet in Paris Over Vietnam Peace Talks
Kissinger and Tho held a session in Paris amid reports of near agreement on a cease fire and North Vietnamese troop withdrawal. Subcommittees met to craft the draft as U.S. and Hanoi negotiators push toward a settlement before Congress reconvenes.
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Henry A. Kissinger
le Duc Tho
Vietnam
Kissinger
Washington
Nixon
Tho
Cord
South Vietnam
la Nation
Humanite
Communist Party
William J. Porter
U.S
William Sullivan
Xuan Thuy
Nguyen Co Thach
Hanoi
Orly
Germany
Gif Sur Yvette
Maurice Schumann
Vinced
Schumann
Saigon
Nguyen van Thieu
Presidential
Thieu
North Vietnam
Flight security costs pit airports against federal funding
Local airport officials and the federal government dispute who will pay for new hijack prevention measures. The Transportation Department and FAA push for added staffing and equipment with airlines and airports covering much of the cost, while officials cite tight budgets and rely on limited federal help.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Transportation
John Volpe
Volpe
Airports weigh costs of extra security searches
Transportation Department officials say federal funds will buy metal-detection gear and airports and airlines must cover luggage searches and guard costs. Critics warn it may burden travelers and infringe rights. A Los Angeles judge ruled searches require passenger consent, a ruling the government is appealing.
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Transportation Department
Volpe
U.S. District Court
Warren J. Ferguson
Los Angeles
FDA moves to cap vitamin A and D high dose products
Washington observers report the FDA proposes limits on Vitamin A and D in high dosage forms due to risks of acute and chronic toxicity. Public comment window set at 60 days with upcoming broader regulations on vitamins minerals and supplements. Reformulation of some multivitamins and vitamin products sold as foods for special dietary use and OTC drugs would follow.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Israel says no American moves in Mideast for now
Yigal Allon told Secretary Rogers that Israel prefers the United States keep its diplomacy quiet as the Mideast situation stays delicate. He supported an interim settlement but warned against premature American actions and emphasized waiting for clearer conditions and new ambassadors before any initiative.
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Washington
Israel
Nixon
United States
Mideast
Yigal Allon
Allon
William P. Rogers
America
Allen
Rogers
Soviet Union
Golda Meir
Middle East
Fire Breaks Out Aboard U S Carrier Ranger Off Vietnam
A fire erupted in the Ranger s machinery room four days after arriving off Vietnam. The fire crew controlled the blaze as the carrier continued flight operations. Knight crewmen received smoke inhalation treatment and returned to duty with no other casualties. Navy officials said earlier sabotage concerns and no foul play were indicated. Pumps and wiring were damaged. full damage assessment pending.
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U.S
Saigon
Ranger
U.S. Command
Knight
Navy
Begich Death Verdict Returned for Missing Passengers
A six member jury returns a presumptive death verdict for Nick Begich Russell Brown and pilot Don Jonz after the Oct 16 Cessna disappearance. Judge Tyner declines immediate death certificates citing lack of clear and convincing proof. Hale Boggs not included in hearing at family request.
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Anchorage
Alaska
U.S
Nick Begich
Begich
Russell L. Brown
Don E. Jonz
Hale Boggs
Dorothy Tyner
Boyle Leads Early In UMW Presidential Vote Count
United Mine Workers President W A Boyle led in early results from 53 locals in the court ordered election. Arnold Miller trails with 1 587 votes to 2 180 for Boyle in a race to succeed the late Jock Yablonski amid fraud findings from the 1969 contest.
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Tony Boyle
Washington
United Mine Workers
W. A
Tony’’ Boyle
Boyle
Arnold Miller
Ohley
W. Va
Park to lift martial law after electoral college vote
President Chung Hee Park announced the end of martial law at midnight Thursday ahead of an electoral college vote to name him to a new six year term. Censorship ends with the declaration.
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Seoul
Chung Hee Park
Park
National Assembly
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