Johnson Honors Apollo Crewmen in Space Lead Claim
President Johnson awarded the Distinguished Service Medal to NASA chief James E Webb and praised Apollo 7 astronauts for proving American leadership in space. Walter Schirra apologized for his earlier orbit attitude at the LBJ ranch ceremony where Webb was honored.
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Apollo 7 crew praised for perfect spaceflight achievement
Navy Captain Schirra and Apollo 7 crew were lauded by the President as proving the United States leads in space accomplishments after an 11 day engineering check-out mission. The mission showcased the world’s most versatile manned space vehicle, with officials calling the flight perfect. The astronauts shared a space tour with reporters and discussed Earth from orbit, noting pollution effects and enjoying light moments about space food.
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Soldier From Martinsville Convicted In Slaying At Ft Carson
Martinsville Army Pvt. Jack M. Futch, 23, convicted by a nine member court martial at Fort Carson for murder, sodomy, and assault with intent to commit sodomy in the back of Pfc. Donel F. Woodward, 23, Vincennes, Ind. Futch received life with hard labor, dishonorable discharge, and forfeiture of pay. Accomplice Ronald Crawford, 20, was found guilty only of unpremeditated murder and sodomy, with 200 years sentence. Trial records will go to Ft. Carson commander for review and to the Army judge advocate general.
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Vietnam and Saigon at Paris talks amid bombing halt
The Saigon delegation seeks expanded talks in Paris with North Vietnam and the United States while Thieu’s stance prompts Hanoi to insist South Vietnam’s participation does not equal recognition. Vietnamese diplomats and Saigon press weigh whether a bombing halt signals face or surrender as Minh and Johnson figure in the debate.
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Humphrey Campaigns Through East As Nixon Clashes Pointedly
Vice President Humphrey closed a six day sprint through the Eastern and Midwestern states amid loud crowds in New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and New Jersey. He labeled Nixon a cold war warrior, attacked the nuclear test ban treaty, and urged cooperation to rally voters in the final three days. He combated public address failures with an electric megaphone and touted space achievements under Democratic leadership.
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Record Turnout Of Nearly 73 Million Expected For Tuesday's Election
Washington AP reports a near record turnout of about 73 million voters is expected in the upcoming presidential election. California and New York are expected to provide the heaviest totals, with turnout potentially falling short of the 1964 level of just under 71 million. Estimates rely on recent surveys and registered voters, noting that the overall turnout may be affected by usual Democratic states.
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Virginia races seen as close in statewide election field
The piece surveys Virginia congressional races with several close contests. It names Rep Richard H Poff with no opposition, notes strong GOP challenges in Norfolk Portsmouth 2nd District and the Southside, and discusses tight battles in the Richmond area 3rd and 8th districts plus others. It also covers absentee voting trends and state-by-state turnout estimates.
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Talks on Vietnam peace aim to extend negotiations
Thuy said discussions will continue with an agenda and procedure agreed before any cease-fire talks. He anticipated multiple meetings, with informal talks planned Sunday to arrange the opening four party conference. Ho Chi Minh urged ongoing fight until American forces leave, in a broadcast monitored in Hong Kong.
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Wallace at Wallace rally on prayer in schools stance
Wallace spoke at a rally in the same auditorium where Hubert Humphrey secured the Democratic nomination last August. He released another position paper for the American Independent Party calling for prayer in public schools and criticizing the Supreme Court for denying school prayer and allowing obscene material to be mailed.
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Boy Attempts Plane Hijack Prompted Saigon Aisle Talk
The unnamed boy opened a shotgun in a U S airliner at 8 25 a m CST. Fuller and Connally overpowered him after he demanded to fly to Saigon. The assailant, described as an A or B student with no prior trouble, wanted to fight over conditions abroad and claimed a wish to reach Chicago.
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Free Replica Ear Hearing Aid Demonstration
An ad from Elmsford New York promotes the Sonotone SONET, claimed the smallest in the line, worn entirely in the ear with no cords. Free plastic replicas are offered for private examination, urging coupon use and providing Greensboro and Manville mailing addresses for requests.
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