Apollo 9 boosts orbit and trims weight for future moon mission
Apollo 9 astronauts McDivitt Scott and Schweickart fired their engine for two minutes lifting orbit to about 221 by 123 miles. The burn aimed to shed 7 355 pounds to ease handling and improve rescue readiness while testing autopilot during power boosts.
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American Bombers Drive Back North Vietnamese Tank Column
North Vietnam pushed a column of tanks and armored vehicles deeper into South Vietnam toward Ben Het Special Forces Camp. More than 30 American bombers destroyed at least two tanks and three other armored vehicles. the enemy reportedly retreated toward Cambodia or Laos. The Ben Het force included 12 Green Beret advisers and about 400 South Vietnamese. casualties and enemy bodies were not confirmed.
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Hiram College Sit-In Demands Greater Role in Administration
About 25 Negro students and white supporters locked in Hinsdale Hall at Hiram College demanding a noon meeting with President Elmer Jagow. They aimed to press for greater college governance and faculty orientation on racism, resisting a 8:30 a.m. evacuation order.
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Athens Councilmen Pick Seven For Human Relations Panel
Inside Today reports Athens city leaders select seven individuals to serve on the new Human Relations Commission. The move aims to broaden civic oversight and address community concerns.
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Sirhan Sirhan Testifies Calmly Admits Kennedy Killing
In a composed witness stance Sirhan Bishara Sirhan acknowledged shooting Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. The 24 year old Jordanian answered questions about Kennedy and other victims as jurors assess potential death sentencing.
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Nixon to Speak Tonight on European Trip Policy
President Nixon will address the nation in a 9 p.m. foreign policy focused broadcast from Washington. The hour long news conference touches on Vietnam Berlin and West Berlin tensions with restricted domestic questions and potential responses to rock et attacks on Saigon. House GOP Leader Ford says the trip opened new lines of communication with allied leaders.
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West Germans Prepare Plans for Presidential Election
West Berlin sees mass travel by electors as Berlin braces for a Federal Assembly vote. The Soviet Union warns safety cannot be guaranteed for delegates aboard planes to the assembly on the eve of the election.
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