Nixon Faces Two Security Scares in Thailand Visit
President Nixon arrived in Bangkok amid rain and a tense reception as a bottle-throwing disturbance near the king and a pistol discovery involving a leave army officer sparked security alerts. Officials said the bottle-thrower was mentally disturbed with a prior record. the pistol bearer was released after identification as a military officer. Nixon and King Bhumibol maintained composure, praising self-help and reaffirming U.S. support for Thailand amid regional tensions.
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Mariners Close In On Planet Mars
Scientists in Pasadena report Mariner 6 and Mariner 7 near Mars to obtain the best data yet on life possibilities. Images will stream to Earth with detailed views of the planet’s features as missions probe polar caps and potential signs of vegetation or activity.
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Kennedy Reflects On Confidence Vote Amid Chappaquiddick Silence
Senator Edward M. Kennedy awaits a mass response from Massachusetts residents after a televised appeal as he contemplates his future and possible resignation. He has admitted delaying reporting the fatal accident that killed Mary Jo Kopechne, facing a suspended sentence, while demonstrations near his home and his public Mass appearance shape the mood of supporters and critics.
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Nixon arrives in Thailand after talks with Suharto
President Nixon landed in Bangkok and was welcomed by King Bhumibol. The stop followed a 22 hour visit in Jakarta where Nixon and Indonesian President Suharto discussed U.S. presence and relations in Southeast Asia.
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Vietnam war losses as Viet Cong shoot down helicopter and bomber crash
SAIGON AP reports heavy U S aircraft losses with a Viet Cong helicopter downing killing ten and a B52 crashing on takeoff from Guam en route to Vietnam. SPACE CENTER AP notes two quarantine van survivors recall moon mission optimism after return and jokes about lunar rocks.
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Scientists Expect Best Data on Mars as Mariner 6 Transmits
Scientists anticipate receiving their best data tonight from Mars as Mariner 6 starts sending television pictures from above the planet after a five month voyage from Earth.
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Moon soil tests begin for harmful bacteria
SPACE CENTER Houston AP A precious bit of soil from beneath the moon's surface starts a long series of tests today to determine if it contains any biologically harmful bacteria.
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Tests Start Moon Rocks In Bio Lab Ahead Of Release
A sample from lunar soil was rushed to a bio-preparation lab for early readings on its effect on sterile mice. Researchers hope to learn if Armstrong Aldrin and Collins can be released from quarantine on August 11 as planned while 15 pounds of rocks are canned, labeled, and prepared for analysis and distribution to 142 investigators worldwide.
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Observers Killed as Fighting Rages on Canal Front
The Associated Press reports heavy artillery and air clashes along the Suez Canal. Swedish Maj Bo Plane, the first UN observer killed, died in a Port Suez duel. Secretary General U Thant weighs withdrawing the 91 remaining observers amid escalating violence. Egyptian strikes near Port Said and Ismailia mark a shift as Israel and Egypt trade blows across the canal.
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Astronauts Joke About Purple Rocks From Moon Mission
AP reports Apollo 11 astronauts in quarantine after lunar surface work discussed the mission’s perfection and the ease of moving in one sixth gravity. Dr. Carpentier and engineer Hirasaki relayed conversations with Collins Armstrong and Aldrin aboard the quarantine van en route to Houston.
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Referendum petition drive on Maine liquor and racing bills
The Christian Civic League of Maine launches petitions to defeat Sunday liquor sales and to push a Sunday racing act at Scarborough Downs. Ballots seek statewide votes on three liquor measures and a Sunday racing bill, with petitions needing about 32,385 signatures each, and filed by Sept. 1 if possible. Local option voting could be delayed to November 1970 if petitions suspend the acts.
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