Agnew Attacks College Quotas and Social Goals
Vice President Agnew rebuked unqualified students entering colleges under a new socialism wave. He targeted Michigan for a 10 percent Negro enrollment by 1973 and warned such policies devalue diplomas. He favored preparatory avenues and warned against lowering standards to widen access.
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Nixon to nominate Blackmun to the Supreme Court
Washington AP reports President Nixon may choose Judge Harry Blackmun from Minnesota for the Supreme Court. Blackmun, an Eisenhower appointee and friend of Chief Justice Burger, has sat on the Eighth Circuit since 1959. Republican leaders briefed as nomination rumors circulated amid political chatter.
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Injunction Bars Data Release in Kopechne Case
A federal judge issued a temporary injunction barring release of the Kopechne inquest transcript and judge's report to news media. The order followed a stenographer's claim of sole reproduction rights and a plan by Suffolk Superior Court to publish documents with Xerox replication. The ruling came after an unusual night session to hear the district attorney’s testimony on the transcription agreement.
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Lunneys calm control room guides Apollo 13 to safety
In Mission Control Glynn Lunney leads his Black team through a tense night as Apollo 13 faces critical electrical issues 202000 miles from home. Controllers debate procedures and pace while Dr. Gilruth and astronauts James Lovell Fred Haise and John Swigert wait for a solution.
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Chuckle about future generations spending money
A humorous quip notes that future generations will not squander their money because the current generation already did so. The remark carries a light ironic tone and reflects on financial folly with a punchy brevity.
Expert Blames Meteorite for Apollo Trouble
SECONA Ariz AP The Apollo 13 power failure was likely caused when a fuel cell was struck by a very small meteorite according to Dr. Harvey Nininger an expert. He said he provided a positive opinion to NASA after consultation and dismissed a theory of a faulty connection noting meteorite hazards in space.
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Apollo 13 Crew Keep Cool Amid Crisis
Astronauts James Lovell Fred Haise and John Swigert faced a life threatening oxygen loss after a main bus failure. Ground control worked with them as they improvised to conserve power and plot a perilous return from lunar orbit, turning a near disaster into a testament to steadiness under pressure.
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Senate Apollo Prayer Action Resolution Urges Pause for Apollo 13
The Senate adopted a prayer resolution urging businesses and media to pause at 9 p.m. local time Tuesday for citizens to join in prayer for the astronauts. The measure, offered by Sen. Murphy of California, passed by voice vote with few senators present.
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Apollo 13 Faces Long Return to Earth From Moon Flight
Apollo 13 navigates a perilous return from the moon after a fuel tank rupture. James Lovell Fred Haise and John Swigert conserve water oxygen and power while LOOPING around the moon for a Friday Pacific splashdown. Mission Control says the crew has stabilized but faces limited margins and relies on the lunar module for life support.
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