Apollo 10 Near Moon as Crew Prepares for LEM Transit
Apollo 10 speeds toward the moon as Thomas Stafford John Young and Eugene Cernan enter lunar gravity and plan engine ignition to place the craft in a 69 mile high orbit. The crew awaits a risky 34 minute burn then a second burn to refine orbit before the moonwalk bid of Apollo 11.
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Apollo 10 maneuvers test pilots in lunar rendezvous
Apollo 10 astronauts Stafford and Cernan will pilot the lunar module near the moon while Young steers the command module 250,000 miles away. The mission centers on precise maneuvers, a risky 43 second descent burn, and potential rescue if the LEM falters, with radar and crew judgment guiding the final rendezvous.
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Nixon to push new federal marijuana laws after court ruling
Washington AP Nixon plans to ask Congress soon to restore teeth of federal anti marijuana laws after Supreme Court decision overturning Timothy Leary conviction. Court blocked two provisions citing self incrimination and import restrictions while keeping state laws intact.
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End to Cigaret Ads Seen
Washington reports growing optimism that cigarette advertising could vanish from the U S scene by year’s end under FTC pressure. Senator Frank Moss vows to block pro industry bills while antismoking sentiment rises, delaying new bans on radio and TV ads and keeping warning labels until Congress acts.
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Pledges to Cedar Rapids hospital drive top two million
The United Hospitals Campaign total reached 2 077 559 with new pledges at a Montrose hotel meeting. More than 100 volunteers submitted reports as divisions reported gains in primary and key gifts, noting optimism toward hitting the 3 5 million goal and detailing industry and political context shaping health funding.
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Motorcycle crash ends life of Patrick Lehner at 17
Patrick J. Lehner, 17, son of Mrs. James Lehner, died Wednesday at Mercy hospital from injuries suffered in a Tuesday night motorcycle crash. He was eastbound on Wilson avenue SW when he hit a northbound semi at Sixth street SW and was dragged 100 feet by the truck and 100 more by the motorcycle. The semi driver was Russell D. Flory of Washington. Fire followed the collision and fuel spilled on the street. Police said charges are pending as accident investigators continue. Services are pending at Teahen funeral home.
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Man jokes about intelligence in marriage in Chuckle column
A wry quip notes that any man who believes he outsmarts his wife is married to a clever woman. The remark reflects a lighthearted, period tone and playful gendered humor.
Senate OKs College Bond Financing Plan
Des Moines AP reports the Iowa Senate approved long term financing for campus buildings by reissuing revenue bonds. Two resolutions were sent to the House: a 16.114 million dollar two year program and a 93 million dollar ten year plan. House debate followed with bipartisan opposition, warned that failure could kill the entire long-range program for the three state universities.
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Gas Clears The Campus At Berkeley
Demonstrators and mourners clash with police and guardsmen on the Berkeley campus as tear gas and a police helicopter are used. James Rector dies from shotgun wounds after a protest near a “people's park.” Over 50 arrested, 11 treated for injuries. Lincoln University, Missouri, remains tense as exams proceed under guardsmen.
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Kennedy urges mercy in RFK killer case
Los Angeles court hears Sen Edward Kennedy plea to spare Sirhan Sirhan life. The letter argues Robert F Kennedy would have chosen mercy and compassion, urging the judge to consider life instead of the gas chamber. District Attorney Evelle Younger says the jury’s sentence remains the state's position.
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Nixon to name new Chief Justice tonight
President Nixon will announce his choice for Chief Justice at 6 p.m. with White House confirming the pick will succeed Earl Warren for the court’s next term starting in October. Senate confirmation is expected, and live TV and radio coverage is anticipated.
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