Americans Land on Moon Apollo 17 Mission Completes Descent
Reported by AP astronauts Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt touch down on the lunar surface aboard the Challenger mission. Ground control confirms the landing as the crew begins exploration and lunar operations while mission loops and time stamps note the momentous event.
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Burglary Breakout at C R Store Ends in Scattered Clothes
Police described the heist as a breakout at Montgomery Ward, 419 Second Street, with no immediate value set. Clothes were strewn on the first floor and the store’s interior ransacked, suggesting the thief fled through a back escape route behind a nearby alley.
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Embezzlement Charge Filed Against Eggleston
An information charging embezzlement by a public officer was filed in Cedar Rapids municipal court against Gerald Beemston known as Tiny Eggleston, former sanitation superintendent. A warrant was issued for his arrest as the case proceeds. He appeared in court and was ordered to post bond while awaiting preliminary hearing. The charges allege Eggleston converted funds for personal use between January and late Friday, about $20,000.
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Supreme Court to review Hatch Act implications
The Supreme Court agreed to decide if federal and state governments may bar workers from political activity under the Hatch Act. Two cases, one from the District of Columbia and another from Oklahoma, challenge bans on partisan politics as unconstitutional or too broad. Lower courts split, with a 1947 precedent cited, and the Solicitor General argues for limited, clearly defined restraints.
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Peace talks near turning point hints amid Hanoi Paris meetings
Reports say Le Duc Tho and Henry Kissinger held four hour talks in Neuilly amid signs the Paris peace process might shift. White House aides note further meetings planned as technical discussions proceed, while both sides maintain a news blackout and press on toward a cease fire draft.
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Truman's Heart Rhythm Irregularities Update
Report on former President Truman showing irregular heart rhythm. Doctors at Research hospital said he slept well after a night of rest. Morning bulletin noted blood pressure 120 over 60, pulse 76, respiration 28, temperature 92 none. Hospital spokesman said vitals within normal limits and condition remains serious but stable.
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Strauss Faces Pressure as Democratic National Committee Chief
Washington AP reports Hoberk Strauss faces a fragile path as he leads the Democratic National Committee after an ambiguous post-election meeting. He seeks to unite factions, promise reforms, and shepherd party members toward a cohesive climate while navigating tensions between McGovern Kennedy and Nixon supporters.
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Militia Stops Red Forces Near Saigon
North Vietnamese infiltrations near Saigon met South Vietnamese militia in a sharp ground battle south of Tay Ninh. U S strikes in the region supported the operation as Typhoon Teresa damaged Lang army airbase, with no casualties reported.
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Nixon to seek extension of economic controls past April
Washington reports Nixon will ask Congress to extend currency and wage price controls beyond April 30 1973. Treasury Secretary Shultz says the President will freeze federal salaries, prune his staff, and pursue a broad consultative process on the next phase. The budget for 1974 aims for balance on full employment. a hiring freeze will last at least into January with continued questions about extending the stabilization program.
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Dole Quits G.O.P. Post and Bush Successor Named
Robert Dole announced his resignation as Republican National Chairman and said United Nations Ambassador George Bush of Texas will be his successor. Dole will stay advisory, with Bush to become chairman of the Republican National Committee following Nixon’s wishes. Nixon met Dole at Camp David amid post election revamping talks.
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