Mystery Clouds Death Of Rocket Plane Pilot
At Edwards Air Force Base California NASA and Air Force investigators probe the crash of Maj Michael J Adams in an X15 rocket plane. Adams died after reporting control trouble during a high altitude flight and attempting to recover before ejecting possibly too late. The craft fell into the Mojave Desert north of Edwards near Johannesburg during a 11th flight.
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Johnson Promises Return Of Bonin Islands To Japan
Washington AP prime minister Eisaku Sato returns to New York after two days of talks with President Johnson over Okinawa and Bonin Islands. The two nations plan an advisory committee for Okinawa and US control of Bonins while Japan gradually takes over defense duties. Washington will retain military facilities including a Polaris base at Chichi Jima.
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Marcos Seeks Senate Control in Philippine Elections
Manila reports indicate President Ferdinand E. Marcos nears control of the 24 member Senate as his Nacionalista party leads in six of eight races with over half counted. Ex-Gov. Benigno Aquino tops voters, Magnolia Antonio also appears elected, while violence surrounds the campaign with 60 deaths noted since campaigning began.
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Abel Draws Criticism Over No-Strike Plans
Washington AP Abel president I W Abel of the United Steel Workers faces internal and public criticism over a no strike plan tied to voluntary binding arbitration amid rising labor militancy. The plan seeks to avoid strikes while balancing potential layoffs for about 450000 steel workers and possible import quotas to protect domestic producers.
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Ornate 18th Century Beds Inspire Noble Receptions
Ornate beds carved in the 18th century drew French nobility for private receptions within their own bedrooms, showcasing artistry and luxury of the era.
Politics Cries Critic of SS Hike
Senate Republican Sen. John J. Williams of Delaware attacks a Democratic backed Social Security bill as driven by politics rather than sound financing. He argues the timing and tax increases to fund the $3.5 billion boost next April and $5.8 billion in 1969 will not cover the expanded benefits.
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Three Gunmen Said To Hurt Kennedy In Zapruder Study
Josiah Thompson a Yale graduate and Haverford College professor questions the Warren report in the December issue of the Saturday Evening Post. He argues three shooters in three locations fired four shots, with two from the Texas School Book Depository and one from a rear building. Governor Connally still says three shots. Thompson stops short of naming gunmen or proving conspiracy.
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