Nixon to send Apollo 12 crew on world goodwill tour
President Nixon announced plans to send Apollo 12 astronauts Charles Conrad Richard Gordon Jr and Allen Bean on an around the world goodwill tour in early February. The lunar trio also agreed to serve as grand marshals at the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day in Pasadena California. The tour would be the second goodwill journey by U S astronauts after Moon landing. Nixon was to outline space goals for the next decade in a special message.
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Five youths charged in Fresno rape and murder attempt
In Fresno, a high school girl was raped repeatedly and her male companion shot in the back after a Christmas dance. Five youths aged 17 to 21 abducted them at 2:00 a.m. and forced them from their car. three suspects are charged with assault to commit murder, rape, and kidnapping. The boy escaped wounded and the victims were treated at Fresno General Hospital.
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1970 Tempests Recalled By GM Fontine Division
General Motors Fontine Division recalls 397 owners of 4970 Tempest cars for repair of possible defects. Vehicles with 350 cubic inch V eight engines and five speed automatic transmissions will have transmission to throttle lever linkage checked for an improper clip. Pontiac reports an interference condition may prevent throttle lever from returning to idle.
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McCormack challenges Nixon over HEW veto threat
House Speaker McCormack accused President Nixon of playing politics by threatening to veto a $1.7 billion HEW appropriation for schools and welfare. Congress worked to finish year end bills including a $278 million continuing resolution amid veto threats. Nixon warned against an inflationary package and opposed a separate foreign aid measure amid a stalled budget fight.
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House readers see slim chance of quick aid bill agreement
House readers report limited likelihood of final accord on the 1.60 billion foreign aid appropriations bill this session. Chairman George Mahon said a new delegation to meet with Senate members could be named today or Tuesday, but a prompt agreement remains unlikely.
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