Ranger 8 to Image Moon Landing in Sea of Tranquillity
Ranger 8 will reach the moon around 5 a.m. Saturday after a 234,300 mile flight to photograph the Sea of Tranquillity with six cameras expected to transmit more than 4,000 pictures from altitudes down to about half a mile. The mission follows a Pegasus satellite launch to study meteoroid threats, and both projects aim to advance understanding of lunar terrain and space debris effects on craft.
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Vietnam War Update From Saigon and Thang Binh
Viet Cong losses pegged at 795 killed and 105 captured as combat continues. Phan Khae Suv returns to Saigon from Paulo Condore and orders the release of over 120 political prisoners. A Viet Cong section leader is executed after a Thang Binh mob incident, with 12 dead and three wounded as troops fire on demonstrators.
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New York Ballet to Perform in Houston Eight Show Run
The New York City Ballet will bring 46 world famous soloists to Houston for eight performances at the Music Hall from February 24 to 28. Opening night starts at 8 p.m. with matinee times at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are sold by Houston Presents Box Office in the Southern National Bank Building lobby.
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Coin Shortage Averts Crisis As Mint Efforts Grow
Washington AP reports Treasury official Robert A Wallace told a government operations subcommittee that a crash seven day weekly mint program has averted a coin crisis. Penny supply is under control though coins other than pennies remain tight. He noted improvements and praised the Mint for the driving effort. The text also oddly mentions hair dye from hibiscus petals as a non sequitur.
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Baytown considers bonds for a new community center
The plan estimates total costs at 740000 including building land site work and streets to serve Baytown's youth. More than 7000 signatures from teens and adults show support but voters may differ at the polls. Also Carlos De Ortecho 25 of Malin charged with soliciting without a city permit. bond posted.
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Baytown Vote On Community Center March 6
A civic appeal urges Baytown residents to approve the community center plan to fund a balanced athletic program in the schools. Educators say the move will shape future citizens and meet youth interest in a local recreation center.
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Bond supporters outline three appearances in Baytown
Baytown bond speakers committee members Allen Rice and L. L. Luller announce three appearances at 7 p.m. Thursday in Citizens Bank party room to explain the proposed capital improvement bond election. John C. Senols, Citizens Bank president, will discuss the program at 2 a.m. Thursday with bank employees in City Hall council chamber. Sam McPhail will present the program to City Public Works Department staff at 4 p.m. Thursday at City Hall and Lee Drive.
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Swindle charge for Huey Percy Check
Check 31 year old Huey Percy Swindle of Bayville La was charged with misdemeanor swindle by check in Justice of the Peace M M Brown court at 2 45 p m Tuesday. He was arrested by Deputy Constable Charles Fisk and jailed in Baytown.
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Savings gains in depreciation rules help business growth
The article reports estimated $700 million annual benefits from new depreciation guidelines that encourage scrap and new equipment, cost cuts, higher efficiency, and price restraint to sustain expansion. It includes a Johnson reflection on societal values and corporate responsibility, and notes ambulances in 1792 were first used.
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Heavy snows hit West Texas swelling Davis Mountains
Bulletin reports heavy snows across West Texas with McDonald Observatory noting 1 inch and Alpine recording 6 inches while Ft Davis near the observatory reports 9 to 10 inches. Snow was general over the Davis Mountains as local newsmen described.
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IRS Rejects Scranton Estate Claim In Tax Court
Washington AP report says the IRS rejected Governor Scranton's assertion that the late mother estate owed more than 660000 in taxes and denied his request as co executor for a refund exceeding 265600. The IRS chief counsel Mitchell Rosovin filed the reply in U S Tax Court without explanation.
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