Traffic Controller Stress Cited in 1969 Puerto Rico Crash
The NTSB said a stressed air traffic controller gave faulty directions that led to a 1969 Puerto Rico International Airlines crash killing all 19 aboard. The plane, en route from St Thomas to San Juan, was cleared to a left turn into mountains at 3,000 feet in rain and clouds. The board urged broader psychiatric screening for controllers and cited tense FAA labor relations.
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Washington
Puerto Rico
National Transportation Safety Board
St. Thomas
Virgin Islands
San Juan
Safety Board
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Stanley H. Ruttenberg
Secretary of Labor For
Secretary of Transportation
Joan A. Volpe
John Carson
Princeton University
Air Traffic Control
Ruttenberg
Professional Air Traffic Controller Organization
PATCO
Puerto Rico International Airlines
Sierra de Luquillo
San Juan International Airport
Supreme Court ruling broadens conscientious objector scope
The court upheld exemptions for nonreligious conscience claims while shielding federal workers from exclusion in state elections. It reversed a Georgia manslaughter conviction on double jeopardy grounds, reviewed Communist party candidacy bans, and allowed Groppi and Walker cases. Justice Black led a broad interpretation of sincere ethical beliefs as religion for exemption tests.
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Marshall
Faseline
Maryland
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda
Georgia
Minnesota
James E. Groppi
Milwakee
Donald P. Walker
Alliance
Ohio
New Stand
Burger
Board of Censorship
Julius Epstein
Carl Jos Marcello
New Orleans
FBI
Massachusetts
Bridgewatre
Black
William O. Douglas
William J. Brennan Jr
Thurgood Marshall
John M. Harlan
Welsh
Harlan
Congress
Justice White
Clashes and Reinforcements Mark Cambodia Front Burden
Cambodian and South Vietnamese forces press the Kompong Speu area with heavy fighting and uncertain gains as 4,000 South Vietnamese enter the assault. Reports differ on retaking Kompong Speu while battles flare near Da Nang and Prey Veng. Angkor and surrounding provinces see intensified activity as demonstrations erupt in Saigon demanding US withdrawal.
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Suong
Kompong Cham
Kompong Speu
Phnom Penh
Saigon
Lo Nol
Cambodia
U.S
Prey Veng
Stung Slot
Skoun
Angkor
Thailand
Angkor Wat
South Vietnam
da ‘Nang
Katum
Apollo heater switches blamed for oxygen tank failure
NASA review cites inadequate 65 volt heater switches and lack of load testing as contributors to overheating during detanking on Kennedy. North American Rockwell and Beech disputed findings while noting 1962 and 1965 specs caused compatibility gaps with 65 volt power and ground support equipment.
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Kennedy
NASA
North American Rockwell
Beech
Apollo
North American
Rockwell
Space Systems Division 1
Downey
Calif
Mayor Addonizio Makes Race An Election Issue
Newark race heats up as Mayor Addonizio campaigns while in court on extortion and tax charges faces challenger Kenneth Gibson. Gibson led May 12 with 43 percent to Addonizio's 18,212, amid clashes over race and endorsements.
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Newark
N.J
Hugh J. Addonizio
Kenneth A. Gibson
Addonizio
Gibson
LeRoi Jones
Jones
Fe Newark
Trenton
Harry Belafonte
Jesse Jackson
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
New Yark
Dominick Spiga
Brandt Vows Policy Adherence After Election Setbacks
In Bonn on Monday Chancellor Willy Brandt pledged to tenaciously pursue his four year program despite losses in three major state elections. He said the government would carry out its policies while facing gains by the Christian Democrats and the potential impact on federal debates.
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Peter Rehak
Associated Press
Bonn
Germany
Willy Brandt
Brandt
Social Democratic Party
Bundestag
Social Democratic
Walter Scheel
Free Democratic
Christian Democrats
West Germany
Free Democrats
Cosses
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr
Jong
Social Democrats
East Europe
Conrad Ahlers
Soviet Union
Poland
East Germany
Free Democrat
Ahlers
Karl Schiller
Schiller
Fireproofing Material Sharp Claims on Apollo Suits
Bolger states the fireproofing used in Apollo space suits resists heat moisture and physical stresses. He argues the material does not shrink or stretch under tensile forces, asserting its stability for spaceflight conditions.
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Apollo
Bolger
Britain Faces Big Trade Loss in May’s Election Fallout
London AP reports Britain posted a 74.4 million dollar trade deficit in May, deepest in 13 months, with services barely keeping the economy afloat. Edward Heath urged caution while Harold Wilson brushed off the setback. Markets fell as the pound hit new lows, but Wilson’s chances remained strong.
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London
Edward Heath
Wilson
Heath
Britain
Labor Party
Fed
Reginald Maudling
Serted
Ian MacLeod
Board of Trade
Enoch Powell
Europe
Continental Customs Union
Powell
Manson case trials loom with long jury sequester plans
Defense and prosecution outlined a six month trial likely with lengthy jury selection to avoid media influence. Bugliosi said up to 100 witnesses may testify as Linda Kasabian is slated as a key witness though her case may be dropped. Defendants faced possible courtroom restraints while four others remained seated during motions.
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Bugliosi
Linda Kasabian
Manson
Paul Fitzgerald
Miss Krenwinkel
Dist
Atty
Aaron Stovitz
Older
Dave Shinn
Miss Atkins
Charles Watson
Texas
Miss Tate
Lego LaBianca
Indians Seek Return of Taos Land in Sangre de Cristos
Taos Pueblo leaders have pursued title to about 48,000 acres in the Sangre de Cristo range for 66 years. They cite a 1933 act implemented in 1940 restricting use to the tribe and forest officials, arguing that returning land is essential to preserve religion and community cohesion. The 1965 Indian Claims Commission ruled the 1906 forest creation extinguished title without compensation, a stance the tribe counterposes by seeking legal title rather than money.
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Sangre de Cristos
Taos
Anderson
U. S. Indian Claims Commission
Taos National Forest
Carson National Forest
Romero
Product notes highlight flame resistant materials and foams
Bolger profiles several new materials and products including Nomex a nylon based fabric Fluores a fire resistant coating and lightweight plastic foams noting their potential usefulness across industries.
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Bolger
Army panel urges prison reforms and stockade shutdowns
A congressional and media scrutinized report overhauls prisoner abuse allegations and calls for reforms. It recommends deactivating the Presidio stockade with tasks moved to Fort Ord. The study covered 23 stockades and Fort Leavenworth, led by Austin McCormick of the Osborne Association, noting a young inmate population, poor confinement conditions, and need for medical and psychiatric treatment. it urges early discharge for unfit prisoners and reports Army action to train 2,000 prison specialists and seek more than $8 million for new facilities.
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Congress
Presidio Stockade
Ft. Ord
Calif
U.S
Ft. Leavenworth
Kan
Austin McCormick
Osborne Association, Inc
New York
Association For
Army
Monument ceremony honors war dead and Vietnam era service
A community group funded a monument costing 3700 donated by local businessmen. 15000 flag pins were handed out and bronze plaques list war dead. A helmet tops the monument while telegrams from Ronald Reagan John Wayne and Walter Brennan arrived. 65 youths spoke or attended, praising service and support for soldiers and families.
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Page One
U.S
California
Ronald Reagan
John Wayne
Walter Brennan
Harry von Zell
Frank A. Pecoraro Sr
Sory Council dictating executive reorganization plans
The Government Sory Council led by Roy L. Ash has sent President Nixon four memos with at least five more planned. They push reorganizing the White House and Budget Bureau, creating a Cabinet level Domestic Council, and set July 1 for changes. Upcoming memos cover environment, pollution regulation, and social programs.
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Sory Council
Roy L. Ash
Litton Industries
Rouse
Office of Management and Budget
Budget Bureau
White House
Nixon
Commerce Department
Strategy shifts if key Asian fronts are delayed to July
The text argues that delaying major thrusts around Phnom Penh and Angkor Wat could signal an inability to act while Americans stay. It notes that what seems minor in Western media countries may be significant in Asia and less developed nations.
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Phnom Penh
Angkor Wat
Jos Long
Asia
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