First flight of Lockheed C-5 Galaxy showcased largest plane
The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy, the world’s largest aircraft, completed its first flight at Dobbins AFB near Atlanta in 1 hour 31 minutes. Test team including Leo Sullivan and Walt Hensleigh reported smooth handling and strong performance from takeoff at under 4,500 feet to landing roll around 5,000 feet.
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Dobbins Air Force Bases
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Edwards Air Force Base Flight Test Center
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Fla
Alaska
Wright - Patterson Afb
Ohio
Yuma
Ariz
Remainder Of Year May See Economic Slowdown
A United States business panel warns the second half of 1968 will bring slower economic growth, higher inflation, and rising unemployment as tax increases and government spending cuts take effect. Banks and economists forecast a cooling expansion, with corporate plans moderated and consumer spending adjusted. Major mergers unfold as Hughes Tool nears a bid for ABC, while Montgomery Ward and Container Corp plan a merger, and Loew's abandons a takeover bid.
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Congress
First National
Hughes Tool Co
Howard Hughes
American Broadcasting Co., Inc
Hughes Tool
ABC
ABC Management
Montgomery Ward & Co
Container Corp. of America
Loew’s Theatres, Inc
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Commercial Credit Clear
Control Data Corp
U.S
Filming of Nat Turner movie faces Black protest
Ossie Davis and Norman Jewison clash over Nat Turner film as Black Congress leader Walter Bremond questions a white writer’s grasp. Davis warns of racial division and school pickets while Jewison sees potential heroism in Turner, though casting remains unsettled.
Hollywood clash over Nat Turner film splits stars
Ossie Davis and Norman Jewison are cordial yet divided over The Confessions of Nat Turner film. An anti defamation group signed a full page ad condemning Styron's portrayal as false to black history, citing concerns about black manhood and rebellion.
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Hollywood
Ossie Davis
Norman Jewison
William Styron
Nat Turner
Styron
Turner
U.S
David Wolper
Anti-Black Defamation Association
Ron Karenga
Walter Bremond
Black Congress
Tommy Jacquette
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Scotland Faces Alcoholism as Fourfold Gap Grows
Glasgow conference cites alcoholism as a growing problem in Scotland with admissions rising from 1,600 in 1962 to 2,700 in an earlier year and 2,500 most recently, four times England’s rate. Highland region reports the highest rates despite whisky production nearby.
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Scotland
England
Bruce Millen
Britain
Milien
Highlands
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