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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1969
Page
1
South Vietnam's foreign minister said President Thieu will propose changes in the Saigon constitution if amendments are needed to gain Viet Cong participation in national elections. Thanh outlined Thieu's war ending proposal at a news conference.
Former President Lyndon B. Johnson accepted an invitation from President Nixon to view the Apollo 11 launch at Cape Kennedy Florida next Wednesday Nixon will stay at the White House to watch on television Ziegler said the call covered various topics and did not reveal the private conversation details
After a week of Senate debate opponents of the Safeguard system say they can win or force a compromise. Backers insist there will be no retreat. Hart says a compromise amendment could defeat the opponents. Tower warns that accepting either amendment would weaken our defense posture.
The AP reports the U S Department of Agriculture finds no proof DDT is unsafe though it bans its use in its own operations. Senator Nelson accuses the department of being tied to agricultural interests, while Dr George W Irving says nothing justifies canceling interstate shipments under current rules.
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP Ambassador Anatoly F. Dobrynin of the Soviet Union has accepted an invitation to watch next week's Apollo 11 launch. If he attends he would be the first Russian to visit Cape Kennedy. Officials hope his presence could lead to a reciprocal invitation from the Soviets.
Neil Armstrong will plant a 3 by 5 foot nylon flag on the lunar surface during a two hour and forty minute stay. The flag will be accompanied by a plaque and microfilmed messages from foreign leaders and an assortment of space junk including overshoes and a two ton engine.
Rep. Henry S. Reuss said the Army disclosed an open air nerve gas testing program at Dugway Proving Ground Utah Edgewood Arsenal Maryland and Fort McClellan Alabama. He warned the admission raises alarm about chemical and biological warfare research and secrecy.
The plan to abolish a 51 year old interest rate ceiling aims to boost sales of savings bonds and enable long term Treasury bond issues. Paul Volcker announced the proposal Friday, facing swift opposition from House Banking Committee Chairman Wright Patman who warned against removing the ceiling.
An Associated Press survey shows by the drink sales approved in three states and one major city with more referenda on the horizon. States move to lower bar minimums and extend Sunday hours. Mississippi’s statewide ban already ended, while many dry counties persist across the nation.
System Steel Gang No 2, eighty four Navajo workers, rebuilds 25.5 miles of Santa Fe track from Chanute to west of Fredonia. They live on reservations, speak mainly Navajo, earn about 2.81 a day, and return home for Independence Day.
An enemy 107mm rocket struck a 9th Division processing center at Dong Tam killing one American and wounding seven as troops faced homeward departures. Eight from the 4th Battalion 47th Infantry were set to fly home Sunday. overall withdrawals near 10,000 men proceed under Nixon orders to trim 25,000 by August. A 9th Marine Regimental Landing Team moves toward Quang Tri potentially delayed by a typhoon.
After a three day swing through Paraguay Governor Docking highlights hospitality and climate. He notes a telephone conversation would provide fuller answers and details.
Apollo 11 astronauts reduce prep pace to stay rested for Wednesday moon mission. Dr. Charles Berry reports fatigue controls and close health monitoring of Armstrong Aldrin and Collins as launch nears with a 9 32 a m EDT countdown.
The Weather Bureau reports continued hot and humid Kansas temperatures. Highs near 100 in the west and upper 90s in the east today, with Sunday highs around 100 in the southwest and 90s elsewhere. Lows in the 70s tonight, humidity 40-60 percent, easing slightly in the northwest.
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