Explorer 49 Aims Moon Orbit for Deep Space Signals
Explorer 49, launched from Cape Kennedy, is to enter lunar orbit Friday at 682 miles up to study low frequency radio signals from distant galaxies. The 442-pound satellite, valued at 11.1 million, will record bursts with Earth noise minimized on the moon far side. Explorer 49 is the space agency’s last planned moon mission for the foreseeable future.
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Playwright William Inge Found Dead in Hollywood Hills
William Inge, 60, Pulitzer winner and author of Picnic and Come Back Little Sheba, was found dead in a car in the garage of his Hollywood Hills home. Police say carbon monoxide poisoning appears to be self-inflicted after a recent hospitalization for psychiatric observation. He moved to Los Angeles in 1962 after aging Broadway hits and later taught at UC Irvine. His published works include Good Luck Mrs Wyckoff and My Son is a Splendid Driver. A manuscript for The Boy from the Circus was found at the scene.
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Watergate Testimony Spreads Across White House Fallout
In Washington David Young testified before a grand jury after quitting the White House staff this year. Ehrlichman told FBI agents he learned of the break in after it happened. Bud Krogh backed that account in an affidavit and said he authorized the burglary. Krogh refuses to testify before the L A grand jury. Dean seeks immunity as he is subpoenaed to testify without immunity after weeks of negotiations. Agnew criticized Senate hearings in St Louis while Morton opposed televised sessions. Bush urged full public airing. Cox seeks a court order to curb live coverage as hearings resume Tuesday.
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Rainfall Sets Record High Across Tennessee Valley in 1973
The Tennessee Valley Authority reports that rainfall in the first five months of 1973 averaged 32.4 inches across the valley, 8 inches above normal and the highest for this period. Decatur recorded 34.18 inches. Runoff reached a record 22.7 inches over the 40 000 square mile basin, exceeding the normal 15.2 inches. May marked the 11th straight month of above normal runoff.
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Daily Bingo Rules and Participation Details
The Daily announces daily bingo with 24 numbers on each card. Players cross out matched numbers and must bring finished cards to The Daily office by 5 p.m. Tuesday of the following week. Games start Monday and last numbers appear Sunday. Merchants and rules are listed weekly. Daily employees and families are ineligible.
Brandt’s visit to Israel sparks emotion and diplomacy
West German Chancellor Willy Brandt wraps up his Israel trip with an honorary doctorate from the Weizmann Institute. The visit, marked by emotional scenes, is seen as a diplomatic setback by some Israelis while Brandt pledges a balanced Mediterranean policy and Israel’s right to exist, stressing direct negotiations as the path to peace.
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Alabama Tornado Shelter Requests Reach 429, HUD Says
The Department of Housing and Urban Development reports 429 families seek temporary shelter after the May 28 Alabama tornadoes. Eighty nine units arrived including 11 trailers and two mobile units in Centreville and five trailers in Birmingham. Mobile units will aid Bibb Hale and Shelby counties with housing, Jefferson shows rent-free private rentals. Eligibility hinges on residence being uninhabitable. shelter assistance can last up to 12 months.
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West German Chancellor Refs Communique With Israel Talks
Chancellor Brandt rejected a joint communique after three meetings with Prime Minister Golda Meir warning that a communique would detract from their public statements. He stressed Israel's security while pursuing better ties with Arab states.
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