Astronauts Give Live TV Glimpse From Apollo 7 Flight
Three Apollo 7 astronauts Walter Schirra Donn Eisele and Walt Cunningham staged a seven minute live TV show from orbit. The transmission aboard the 11 day mission provided the first earth orbit TV glimpse with the crew greeting viewers and holding signs as the craft passed over the United States.
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Cernik Returns To Moscow For New Talks On Czechoslovakia
Premier Oldrich Cernik traveled to Moscow for further discussions with Soviet leaders on the Moscow Protocol and the planned withdrawal of occupation troops. Soviet officials reportedly press for influential old guard appointees as part of Prague’s reform rollback. Kosygin greeted Cernik on arrival.
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Chuckle Children Start School With T and V Advantage
A light quiz note observes that today’s children begin schooling already knowing two letters T and V. The remark underscores early literacy quirks and playful student experiences.
Cedar Rapids School Bond Vote Paths to 7 p.m
Voters in the Cedar Rapids Community School District will cast ballots in a $5.9 million bond issue, combined with $1.3 million from other sources for a $7.2 million construction and demolition program. By 2 PM on Monday 26, 37 polling places reported 2 804 votes.
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Humphrey Invites Nixon and Wallace to TV Debate
Vice President Hubert Humphrey announced a three way debate with Richard Nixon and George Wallace to be aired on CBS from 10 to 11 p.m. next Sunday. He offered to cover the full cost if the others would not share the bill. The invitation was sent by telegram.
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O'Brien Sees Nixon Wallace Deal Tainting Election
Lawrence O'Brien, Humphrey's campaign manager, alleges Nixon may strike a private deal with George Wallace to block a House decision. He claims Nixon avoids a three way debate to keep options open for an electoral college arrangement with Wallace and his electors.
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Arias Urges War on Panama Coup Leaders After Night Battle
Panama City intertwined with violence as snipers killed two Panama National Guard soldiers in a one hour clash near the presidential palace. deposed President Arnulfo Arias called for mass action and "total war" against the military chiefs who toppled him. Guardsmen imposed a curfew and dispersed crowds as it settled into night. Arias broadcast a call to action from the canal zone, urging streets to be filled with supporters to fight the regime.
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U S Voices Disapproval Of Arias Arm Call
Washington state department officials condemned Arnulfo Arias call to arms from the Canal Zone. Spokesman Robert McCloskey said the United States does not condone the appeal and that interpreting the Panama events further would be difficult if not impossible.
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Debate Ends as Congress Closes 90th Session
The 90th Congress adjourned Monday after a Democratic sit out over broadcast debates stalled action on a bill to allow presidential candidate debates. The House, with under 100 present, approved the adjournment resolution. the Senate followed as plans ended with the session set to end at midnight January 2.
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Nixon charts three week blitz to cap campaign
Nixon vows a three week blitz to build maximum momentum for the November 5 election. He promises heavy personal appearances and extensive TV coverage across major states in the final push. He notes Humphrey lags expectations while third party George Wallace runs stronger than anticipated with about 20 percent support in polls.
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Expectant Mother Delivers At Home In Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Dennis Ham of 2424 Ninth Ave SW gave birth to a 7 lb 3 oz girl on her living room couch at 6 40 a.m. Neighbor Mrs. Ed Longfellow, 2415 Ninth Ave SW, arrived after a 6 20 a.m. call and helped deliver the baby before they were taken to St Luke's hospital. The family had expected Oct 23 but the birth occurred Oct 13 per the neighbor.
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Judge Paul Kilday Dies at 68 in Maryland Home
Washington AP reports Judge Paul Kilday aged 68 of the U S court of military appeals died Saturday at his Chevy Chase Maryland home. He served on the military appeals court and was a veteran jurist.
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Third Exit Iwo Weeks of School Strike in Brooklyn
The United Federation of Teachers, led by Albert Shanker, struck New York City Public Schools for the third time in six weeks. He cited threats and violence at Junior High 271 in Ocean Hill Brownsville, where a Negro assistant principal was terrorized and teachers were locked in rooms. Police searched the area for a sniper as citywide alerts continued and protests erupted outside the meeting hall.
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Eisenhower Turns 78 as He Recovers at Walter Reed
Army doctors announce former President Dwight D. Eisenhower has recovered enough from his latest heart attack to walk in his Walter Reed hospital room. The 78 year old, in recovering from his seventh attack since 1955, celebrated with a birthday party and an Army band serenade. President Johnson proclaimed Eisenhower Week and authorized grants to Eisenhower College in Seneca Falls, New York.
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Delaware county election outlook sparks Democratic push
Democrats strive for upsets in traditionally Republican Delaware County for the November 5 election. The article is part of a Gazette series by Frank Nye, with details on page 4.
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