Daring two man Skylab space walk approved
Space Center Houston AP reports Skylab astronauts won approval for a two man space walk to free a jammed solar panel. If successful the maneuver could nearly double Skylab's electrical output while a power shortage limits experiments. Mission Control advised Thursday morning timing and safety checks.
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Pete”’ Conrad Jr
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Skylab crew dodges false alarms and plans space walk
AP reports Skylab astronauts have repeatedly misread alarms due to the South Atlantic anomaly. Mission control notes the zone triggers solar flare detectors and fire alarms, prompting cautious drills as Conrad, Kerwin, and Weitz prepare for an on‑orbit space walk and a packed schedule of earth resources and solar astronomy experiments. Schweickart outlines rehearsal plans and potential mission duration tweaks remain under study.
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Pompidou cancels engagements amid illness rumors
Paris reports that President Georges Pompidou will not attend ceremonial events for the coming weeks as officials cite his need for rest after recurrent grippe and growing speculation about his health. The Elysee Palace released the statement to quell rumors.
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Televised Watergate hearings resume after delay request
The Senate Watergate committee rejects Archibald Cox request and resumes televised hearings today. Sen. Joseph Montoya confirms the panel will proceed after a one week pause with Sally Harmony, Liddy's former secretary, as the lead witness and the Gemstone wiretap logs reportedly part of the testimony.
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Spannaus clarifies age law in Minnesota
Minnesota Attorney General Warren Spannaus says the 18 age of majority law clearly allows 18 19 and 20 year olds to marry without parental consent. The ruling followed Olmsted County’s reversal of a policy barring licenses for under 21 without consent. Women already could marry at 18.
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Leon Lee
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Nixon faces impeachment talks as hearings resume
The Times quotes sources on Watergate coverup claims involving Henry Peterson while Mitchell reportedly approved payments to aid the Nixon campaign. Governor Lucey calls for Nixon resignation as NBC CBS and ABC outline rotating live coverage amid renewed Senate hearings.
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Mekong Delta clashes prompt reinforcements in Vietnam
In Saigon the government sent reinforcements as Communist attacks widened in the delta, aiming to threaten Highway 4, the rice road to the delta, about 40 miles from the capital. More attacks were expected. In Washington, Senate Democrats call a 90 day wage and price freeze, labeling Nixon controls a failure. The caucus vows to attach a mandatory freeze to the first suitable bill.
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Bemidji Considers Public Hearings On Human Rights Ordinance
Bemidji City Council okays locating at least two public hearings for a proposed human rights ordinance. It includes bans on discrimination by race creed age sex student status handicap ancestry origin military discharge or criminal record. Dates to be announced.
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Bemidji Council Clears Air After Heated Session
The Bemidji City Council cooled tensions by unanimous vote to install air conditioning in the council chambers after a heated discussion over Councilwoman Cameron McMahon attending the League of Minnesota Municipalities convention. Mayor Jansen moved to send McMahon, then another motion allowed any members to attend. both failed, and the final vote approved air conditioning.
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Dollar sinks to new lows on European markets
The dollar hit fresh lows across Europe with declines against the West German mark and other currencies while gold reached new highs for a fifth day. Bankers warned floating exchange rates may not prevent another international crisis as Watergate fallout continues.
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Governors drop Watergate topic at National Governors Conference
At StateLine Nevada the National Governors Conference shifted focus from Nixon Watergate to energy and economic issues. Governors Lucey and Anderson urged concentrating on national problems while Vice President Agnew prepared for informal talks with attendees.
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Wendell Anderson
Minnesota
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Beltrami County Board to Meet Long Session on Multiple Items
The Beltrami County Board of Commissioners met with all members present to tackle a lengthy agenda extending into the evening. Topics included sheriff cooperation with neighboring counties, county employee pay raises, the Lakeshore Management Ordinance, proposed budgets for the Extension Service and Soil Conservation Service, Northwest Regional Task Force funding, land sales to veterans, a 40 acre tract sale to School District 31 for a bus garage, ditch 4 alterations, and several appointments. Ground breaking for the Judicial Courts Annex was set for 3:30 p.m.
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Greenbush Sheep Days set for June 6 and 7
Greenbush hosts Sheep Days on June 6 and 7 with program by Carl Spong chairing. Speakers include Glenn A. Long and Dr. Robert Touchberry, with lamb cookery demo by Brenda Freeman. Judges from Minnesota livestock groups announced. Minnesota 4-H sheep shearing contests featured. Program and premium books available from Roseau County agent or Greenbush Tribune.
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