Parachute failure mars Apollo 15 ocean splashdown
Apollo 15 astronauts David Scott James Irwin and Alfred Worden landed in the Pacific after one of three 83.5 foot main parachutes failed on final descent. NASA officials noted the risk of the remaining chutes fouling and cited a safe water recovery with the craft design handling extreme deceleration.
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Iowa Republicans Face Split Amid Pot Boil At Governor's Days
The annual Governor's Days gathering in Clear Lake spotlighted tensions within the Iowa GOP over the Ray-Jepsen split and a liquor shortage. Figures like Lt. Gov. Roger Jepsen, Gov. Robert Ray, Maurice Van Nostrand, and others mingled as talks of candidacies for governor and lieutenant governor dominated informal discussions.
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Davis-Illinois Gas Offer Rejected by 650 IBEW Members
Davenport IA AP 650 Local 109 IBEW members rejected a new contract from Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Co by nearly three to one. A strike set to begin midnight Aug 14 follows extension of the old contract to July 31. Union cites fringe benefits and contract wording issues. The utility serves Davenport Bettendorf Rock Island Moline East Moline Milan Silvis Ottumwa Iowa City Cedar Rapids Fort Dodge.
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Apollo 15 Splashdown After Parachute Glitch
Apollo 15 ended a 12 day moon mission with a hard but safe ocean splashdown near Oahu. The Endeavour hit the water at low speed despite a failed middle parachute, as astronauts Scott Irwin Worden were recovered aboard the USS Okinawa and reported in good health.
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Chuckle on Muscle and Brain Balance
A humorous line notes the average man carries 66 pounds of muscle and 3.2 pounds of brain explaining many things. Copyright information follows the quip.
Nixon salutes Apollo 15 crew on return home
President Nixon, vacationing in Penobscot Bay Maine, watched Apollo 15 land and praised astronauts Scott Irwin and Worden for their mission. He called the crew’s achievement a testament to humanitys will to master destiny and seek understanding.
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Devaluation Urged By U S Dollar Study
A congressional subcommittee said the U S dollar is overvalued and urged devaluation to curb the payments deficit. It argued lower dollar value would boost exports, raise import costs, deter U S investment abroad, and attract foreign investment in U S stocks and bonds. The treasury dismissed the report.
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