Skylab astronauts extend record set in space flight
Skylab crew Conrad Kerwin and Weitz push past the Soviet endurance mark to 25 days aboard the space station as they cross Africa on their 500th orbit. They report good health, plan a Tuesday spacewalk to retrieve film and fix a faulty battery regulator while Nixon congratulates them from California.
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Meir agrees to seek re election as Israeli prime minister
Israeli premier Golda Meir announced she will run for a new four year term after months of suspense. The 76 year old leader confirmed her candidacy in a letter to Labor party secretary Aharon Yadlin read at a party meeting. Supporters, polls and rivals expect her likely re election despite calls from Dayan Sapir and Allen to stay on.
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Kennedy plans for 1976 after next year’s elections
Sen. Ed Kennedy says he will disclose his 1976 presidential intentions after the next congressional elections. He notes no plans for 1976 now and supports ongoing investigations into Watergate, asserting presidential involvement would be revealed if any. He cites past presidents who testified before Senate committees and says Nixon may decide to appear before the Ervin committee.
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HUD official denies cities are orphans at Meet the Press
In San Francisco, HUD Secretary James T. Lynn told the 41st Conference of Mayors that cities are not orphans but key to domestic planning under the Better Communities Act. He forecast more federal aid for 30 of 50 cities and cited New York’s projected $700 million over five years versus $378 million previously.
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U S seeks release of new POW held in Laos
UPI report says Emmet Kay of Honolulu, a civilian pilot for Continental Air Services, was captured after his downed aircraft in Laos near Bouam Long. U.S. embassy talks with Pathet Lao aim to secure his release while investigations note CIA links and CIA contractor flights.
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Protests Mount Over Brezhnev Visit in Washington
In Washington, demonstrations multiply as Brezhnev arrives, drawing 8,000 to 10,000 people including Jews and Ukrainian exiles, musicians, dancers, and Christian groups. Organizers state 5,000 will march from the State Department while lawmakers and religious leaders press for free emigration and fair trade, amid clashes with police and protests at the Capitol and White House.
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Postage likely up to ten cents next January
Washington UPI reports the Postal Service plans a rate rise from 8 to 10 cents for first class mail to cover higher labor costs. Postmaster General Elmer T. Klassen said the agency will seek approval from the Postal Rate Commission in September and recommended a rate that reflects the increase.
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Deliverance and Other Films Play at Local Theatres in 1972
A movie page review notes Deliverance starring Bert Reynolds and Jon Voigt with Ronny Cox as a standout, despite content controversies. It highlights The Effect of Gamma Rays 0 Man In The Moon Marigolds and a double feature with Love and Pain. Also mentions A Clockwork Orange returning to Williams College Cinema and lists showtimes.
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Gopher Derby Opens at Montana County Fair
Shelby Montana hosts the first U S Open Gopher Derby at Marivs County Fair starting July 19. First prize is 100 dollars for the gopher that races the 2 foot track fastest.
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