Moonwalkers Practice Lunar Valey Walks as Leak Hinders Plan
Apollo 14 crew Alan B. Shepard and Edgar D. Mitchell roved Fra Mauro Valley for about four and a half hours amid dusty terrain and boulders. An oxygen leak in Mitchell’s suit reduced the potential duration of Saturday’s planned moonwalk, while Stuart A. Roosa orbiting the Moon watched from Kitty Hawk and millions worldwide viewed color TV footage of the mission.
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Davis aides shore up his sagging programs
Davis administration steps to shore up lagging proposals amid stiff Senate opposition to the reorganization bill. Frederick Fayette presses to slice departments from the planned superagency while Mallory defends the plan and acts as key liaison. Opposition also grows to the land use tax bill offering incentives to farmers to grant development rights to the state.
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Apollo 14 schedule and Moon walk activities timeline
UPI text outlines Apollo 14 events in EST with sleep periods, wake times, and lunar surface activities. Key moments include Roosa photographing the Descartes site, Shepard and Mitchell moonwalking about 8900 feet, color camera operation, and rendezvous in lunar orbit followed by Antares detonation and return burn.
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U S unemployment dips as rates ease in January
Washington UPI reports a first January decline in unemployment in seven months with the Labor Department revising December to 6.2 percent and January at 6 percent. Hodgson calls signs encouraging and predicts possible continued decline toward 4.7 to 5.2 percent in the next year or 18 months while Nixon targets 4.5 percent by mid-1972.
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Unseasonal Cold Spell Forecast With Windy, Cloudy Skies
Forecasters expect largely cloudy conditions with strong winds and cool temperatures. Daytime highs near 30 this today with lows around 5 to 15 tonight, followed by partly cloudy skies and highs in the 30s on Sunday.
Class action bill could empower citizens against polluters
The piece reports on a proposed class action mechanism to curb pollution and protect natural resources. It notes Michigan already allows individuals to sue for air and water protection, with lawmakers in Vermont and other states weighing similar measures. Vermont Senator Arthur Gibb reserved the bill title as debate continues.
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Vermont jobless rate declines to 7.6 percent
Vermont's unemployment rate slipped to 7.6 percent the week on Friday, down from 7.8 percent. Saint Albans posted the highest rate at 15.1 percent, while Brattleboro was the lowest at 3.4 percent. The overall rate including insured and uninsured workers rose to 5.8 percent from 5.3 percent.
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