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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1969
Page
4
The Boeing 747 prototype flew a little over an hour before an improperly aligned wing flap forced an early return to Paine Field. Pilot Jack Waddell called the test “absolutely ideal” aside from the minor discrepancy and hoped for a second flight within days.
Three people arrested in Cedar Rapids on separate charges were given until Thursday to move or plead in municipal court. Robert W. Hampton, 50, of Marion, faces a drunk driving charge after a collision at Collins Road and First Avenue East, held on a $1,000 bond. Ellen K. Jones, 18, of Cedar Rapids, is free on $1,000 bond after being charged with obtaining goods by false pretenses for stereo records at Killian's and a coat at Armstrong's. Bruce M. Ban, 22, promised to appear after a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor for letting a 17-year-old stay at his apartment. he appeared at the station voluntarily.
The 49th annual Iowa American Legion conference at Fort Des Moines Hotel February 16 and 17 will feature speakers including National Commander William C. Doyle and Governor Robert D. Ray. Donld Johnson and Ray Murphy will report on 50th anniversary progress and future task forces. Des Moines VA leaders discuss veterans benefits during Sunday sessions.
Alitalia pilot Marco Fugarola 60 logged his 1 000th transatlantic flight, beginning in 1951 with Alitalia. He has flown Europe to Americas routes for decades and plans two more trips this month before retirement, pursuing a possible world record.
A 30 mile oil slick off California shores prompts a growing force of 1 500 workers by midweek. Crews use straw and steam washing while plans test a sea sweep to funnel oil to a barged hold. 231 000 gallons spilled from an undersea well, capped Saturday.
A 1600 pound Taccomsat payload atop a Titan 3-D rocket was launched into a 22 300 mile high orbit to test mobile military communications for front line units. Officials say there is no current plan to use it in Vietnam but the system could be moved closer to Southeast Asia if testing succeeds.
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