Docking problem threatens Apollo 14 moon landing
Apollo 14 astronauts Shepard Roosa Mitchell raced to dock the Kitty Hawk and Antares after a faulty mechanism refused to engage. Ground teams inspected scratches on the latching hardware and pursued an unorthodox manual fix, delaying decisions on whether to scrub or proceed with lunar operations.
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Debates Loom Over Salt and Four Year Terms
Vermont legislature heads into week four with floor debates on a second constitutional amendment to elect auditors and other top officers, four year terms aligning with a governor's term, lifting the liquor sales ban, and a road salting policy amid ecological concerns. The Senate backs popular elections for treasurer and secretary of state while the attorney general’s status remains contested.
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Jeffords Pushes Off Gas Device at Vernon Nuclear Plant
Vermont Attorney General James M. Jeffords plans to press the Atomic Energy Commission to require a 48 hour off gas holding device at the Vermont Yankee plant in Vernon. He will bring a team of experts to hearings on the reactor license as part of a nationwide contest to curb radioactive emissions. Jeffords argues the 20 minute stack hold is insufficient for decay of certain elements before release.
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Inside Pivotal War Ends Through Broadening Scope
Tom Wicker questions whether widening the war is the right path to finish it, framed as a Page 4 discussion. Zoning highlights and a last minute filing ignite election fireworks in Pownal on Page 6. First Monday Mt. Anthony newsletter arrives on time for February’s start on Page 7 with a feature on basketball from Boston to Burr & Burton on Page 8.
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Violence erupts after Chicano march in Los Angeles
In East Los Angeles violence broke out after a peaceful 5,000 strong Chicano march protesting police brutality. A man was killed and at least 45 wounded as deputies clashed with demonstrators. A 10 square mile area was put under emergency status with a curfew and hundreds were arrested.
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Connally Got Foundation Payments While Texas Governor
The New York Times reports John B. Connally Jr received at least 225000 dollars from the Sid W. Richardson Foundation while governor of Texas. Records show 75000 annually in 1965 66 as executive fees tied to estate duties of Sid W. Richardson. Connally later joined a Houston law firm after leaving office in 1966.
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McDermott given 18 months for Arlington shooting
Harry J. McDermott, a 2yearold resident of Arlington, received an 18month term in Bennington District Court for firing a .22 pistol at the home of Arlington Memorial High Principal William Towne in November 1969. He was convicted last August and awaits a presentence report and mental health examination before any probation decision.
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