Apollo 12 Aims for Bull's Eye Moon Landing
Apollo 12 astronauts Conrad Bean and Gordon circle the moon awaiting a 1:53 a.m. EST landing attempt in a 400-foot circle on the Ocean of Storms. They plan two moonwalks to explore the lunar surface, broadcast live, as they push toward a detailed scientific study and a bold first for human exploration.
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Heavy fighting near Bu Prang and Duc Lap in Central Highlands
In two battles near Bu Prang and Duc Lap, North Vietnamese losses were tallied at 243 and 30 respectively as government forces, aided by U S artillery and airpower, pressed the attack. Reports cited captured weapons and chained bodies, while South Vietnamese casualties totaled seven with eleven wounded.
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Britons Fear Cavalry Steaks From Old Horses
London AP reports Britain may slaughter old Household Cavalry horses for meat in Europe. Defense Ministry confirms some discharged horses are sold for slaughter. Animal lovers condemn the practice as cannibalism amid parade-ride symbolism outside Buckingham Palace.
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A Bird In the Hand Ad Offer For Hunters
Ring neck pheasants fresh or frozen sought by hunters. Contact Lee at 600-6000 to find trophies. If hunting trip failed this advertiser can supply your game. Classified ad advisors help with other problems via telephone 499-400.
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House clears way to repeal ammo restrictions
The House voted 313 to 36 to send a bill to conference, paving the way to exempt shotgun and rifle ammunition from last year’s gun control restrictions. The move follows Senate action to repeal the ammunition limits as part of a bill extending the interest equalization tax. Rep. Emanuel Celler denounced the piecemeal approach while noting prior rifle and shotgun murders.
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Ribicoff Links Black Market to Vietnam Economic Decay
Senator Abraham Ribicoff says illegal money trading has generated over 1 billion dollars by manipulating US and South Vietnamese currencies. He testifies as hearings begin into an international criminal syndicate involving federal workers military personnel contractors and businessmen across the US Vietnam and Hong Kong. Investigators say about 60 million dollars moved through banks in five years amid a wide gap between legal and black market exchange rates.
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Kennedy Patriarch Joseph Kennedy Dies at 81 in Hyannis Port
Joseph P. Kennedy, patriarch of the Kennedy political dynasty, died at 11:95 am at the family compound in Hyannis Port Cape Cod. He had been increasingly frail since a 1961 stroke and had survived a life marked by family tragedies and vast wealth. The former ambassador to the United Kingdom built a fortune from banking real estate and entertainment and helped found a philanthropic foundation for mental retardation care.
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France
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Nixon seeks limited authority to adjust tariffs
President Nixon asked Congress to grant limited power to reduce or raise tariffs through mid 1973 to ease relief for industries hurt by imports. He urged escape clause reforms and argued the current system is too rigid to justify relief, aiming to use modest adjustments rather than major negotiations.
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All 3 Networks Going on Moon Moonwalk broadcast plans across NBC ABC CBS
Space Center Houston AP reports Apollo 12 moonwalk will be telecast by NBC ABC and CBS. NBC plans all night coverage until landing at 1 53 a m ABC starts at 3 a m as astronauts prepare to descend from the lunar module CBS airs beginning at 5 30 a m with live commentary through landing.
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