Skylab Astronauts Weigh Space Walk as Mission Possible
Skylab astronauts Conrad Kerwin and Weitz resume work on day nine in orbit while ground teams weigh a space walk to repair a jammed solar panel and extend the mission beyond 28 days. Ground doctors will assess health for a potential 56 day stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Conrad Jr
Joseph P. Kerwin
Paul J. Weitz
Mission Control
Commander Conrad
Conrad
Weitz
San Francisco
Mexico City
Space
Marshall Space Flight Center
Huntsville
Ala
Space Station
Rocco A. Petrone
Marshall Center
Petrone
Kerwin
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Skylab
Military Advisor Shot Dead in Tehran
AP reports Lt. Col. Lewis Wawkins 42 of Plymouth Indiana was shot dead while walking to a street corner pickup. He served in Iran since last July and his assassination follows a history of terrorist attacks against Americans in Iran. Police guards were deployed at American establishments including three schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tehran
U.S
Lewis Wawkins
Plymouth
Ind
Iran
Douglas Mac.Arthur II
Nations clash over expanding fishing zones and patrimonial seas
United Nations coverage notes Britain’s ire at Iceland 50 mile limit and a wave of claims by Brazil Argentina and others to 200 mile zones. Canada Ghana India and others seek exclusive rights while discussions at Geneva New York and Santiago shape a new 12 mile rule and patrimonial sea concept with potential shared jurisdiction. The United States backs a future limit while preserving navigation freedom and protecting distant fisheries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
N.Y
Iceland
Brazil
Argentina
Guinea
Africa
Gabon
Chile
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Peru
India
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Ghana
Morocco
Jack Davis
Grand Banks
Newfoundland
United States
Britain
Geneva
New York
Santiago
U.N
Ships Collide In New York Harbor Killing and Burning
A container ship rammed a Belgian tanker near Verrazano Bridge igniting both vessels. At least six dead including the American captain William Patterson, more than 20 injured of 68 survivors, four missing. Fireboats and police rescued crew amid flames and explosions as the ships drifted toward the outer harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Harbor
Verrazano-Narrows Bridge
Brooklyn
Staten Island
William Patterson
Clifton
N.J
Esso
Brussels
David Bracy
Bar Harbor
Maine
Bracy
Michael O'Connor
West Orange
Esso Brussels
Edwin Sheppard
Sheppard
Bayonne
Norfolk
Hijackers Escape With $50,000 After 15,000 Mile Flight
Two masked Colombian hijackers who forced a Colombia airliner to fly through Central America and the Caribbean escaped in Argentina. Captain Hugo Molina described the route ending in Resistencia and said police provided a pickup for the escape. The hijackers, who seized 86 aboard, had earlier demanded prison releases and later $160,000 before obtaining the ransom in Aruba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Latin America
Hugo Molina
Molina
South America
Resistencia
Here
Chaco
Asuncion
Paraguay
Air Force
Panama
Aruba
Ecuador
Peru
Amnesia Victim Identified as Ter rance Parrier in Nova Scotia Case
An amnesia victim labeled Terry Ellis for years has been identified as Ter rance Parrier, 28, of Pugwash Nova Scotia by Halifax detectives and his former foster parents. Parrier, who had wandered from Maine to Florida seeking memory, remains unsure of pre 1970 events but plans a trip to Nova Scotia with Pharos House support before resuming life in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine
Florida
Terrance Parrier
Pugwash
Nova Scotia
Terry Ellis
Ellis
Halifax
Pharos House
South Windham
James T. Farr
Farr
Canada
Pim W.K. Ligthart
Associated Press
Dave Silverbrand
Wgan-Tv
Silverbrand
Parrier
Greece Proclaims Republic Amid Monarchy Abolition
Athens reports show limited outward reaction as the junta abolishes the monarchy and declares a republic. George Papadopoulos announces the new regime on nationwide radio and names himself president, with elections planned in 1974.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Reublic
George Papadopoulos
Junta
Padadopoulos
Constantine
Peacie
Journal Announces Daily TV Log TV Viewers Guide
The Journal will start a daily TV log called TV Viewers Guide featuring programming highlights and listings. The new TV section appears today on page 5 and will include sports and movie listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
The Most Expensive Extra on a New Car
A sharp question about car costs highlights the seemingly small asterisk after the factory price. The note describes how dealer fees and add-ons can push a vehicle well beyond its sticker price, affecting buyers and negotiations.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Factory Island
Factory Island Department
Biddeford and Saco Gas Co
Miles Freeman
Ogunquit
N.Y. Harbor
Old Orchard Beach
Louis Sarelas
Sarelas
Michael Spath
Greece
Inside the Journal
Abby
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!