Apollo 9 mission eyed as key test for moon landing
AP reports Apollo 9 commander calls the February 28 earth orbit flight a pivotal test for flying the three-part 90,000-pound spacecraft to the moon and back. McDivitt Schweickart and McDivitt’s crewmate describe the LM and CSM operations, including a planned two hour spacewalk.
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Mistrial Declared in Sam Bowers Klan Leader Case
A mistrial was declared Saturday in the Mississippi murder case against former Ku Klux Klan leader Sam Bowers Jr., accused of killing Vernon Dahmer. The all-white jury deadlocked 10-2 after hours of deliberation, leaving Bowers in jail without bond. Separately, Senate leaders discussed potential Electoral College reform but warned the process faces major hurdles before the 1972 election.
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Congressmen Split Over How To End Electoral College
Congress debates reform as Mansfield Aiken and Dirksen differ on methods to switch to popular vote. Kennedy wary, Boggs hints at a 40 percent runoff, hearings set for Feb 5. Scott predicts a constitutional amendment this session to use district based votes. Ford outlines a separate plan.
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