Apollo 12 crew vehicles name Intrepid reflects Navy roots
The Apollo 12 astronauts Charles Conrad Jr Richard Gordon Jr and Alan Bean chose vessel names inspired by their Navy background. Intrepid evokes Stephen Decatur s famous ketch and a World War II carrier, while Clipper references a great maritime past. The piece also notes a public defender appointment in Guilford County and local safety and civic queries.
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Charles Conrad’ Jr
Richard F. Gordon, Jr
Alan L. Bean
America
Stephen Decatur
Decatur
Tripoli
Philadelphia
Pacific
Nixon Signs Lottery Bill For Draft Selection
President Nixon signed a law overhauling the military draft establishing a random lottery to select 19 year olds for induction. The plan aims to limit exposure to about one year and moves toward a fully volunteer force, with the first drawing set for December 1 and a January start for procedures.
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Nixon
Mondy
White House
Congress
Army
Uncle Sam
Gore Leads Senate Tax Fight Despite GOP Target
Democratic Senator Albert Gore positions to push a tax reform amendment boosting personal income tax exemption from 800 to 1000. Vice President Agnew labels Gore the No 1 Republican target for 1968 elections while Mansfield and other Democrats back the move. Gore notes support from many Democrats and hints at alternative approaches within a 65 page report.
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Albert Gore
Spiro T. Agnew
House
Senate
Gore
S. and
Avnad
Tennessee
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Tax Surcharge Extension Seen Likely for 1970
Washington AP reports momentum builds for a 5 percent income tax surcharge into the first half of 1970 with a six month extension beyond December 31. Senate and House debate a depletion allowance, Ellender pushes 27.4 to 23 percent, Nixon supports extension to curb inflation.
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Washington
Senate
Allen J. Ellender
D-L2
House
Senate Finance Committee
Ellender
Nixon
Massacre Declared Abhorrent by White House Officials
Washington reports the White House calling the alleged 1969 massacre of Vietnamese civilians by American troops abhorrent. Secretary Melvin Laird ordered a full Army investigation. details and timing are under review as lawmakers are briefed. Nixon knew of the report months earlier.
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White House
Ronald L. Hi
Defense
Melvin
R. “Laird
Ziegler
Laird
United States
Vietnam
Nixon
Senate
House Armed Services Committee
Moon Rock Chest Opened at Space Center Houston
Apollo 12 moon rock chest opened at Lunar Receiving Laboratory as astronauts Conrad Bean Gordon aboard the Hornet proceed quarantine in Hawaii. First box revealed about 28 pounds lunar material washed in acid, with second box to follow. Astronauts review mission highlights while a film box arrives for processing.
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Navy
Charles Conrad Jr
Alan L. Bean
Richard F. Gordon Jr
Engi
Neer
Pacific
Apollo
Brock R
Randy” Stone
Lunar Laboratory
Witnesses Ordered Not To Talk In Calley Court Martial
A military judge barred potential witnesses in the Calley court martial from discussing the massacre to disclose only to principals. Prosecution and defense had sought a ban on interviews with possible witnesses. The Army’s top officials urged restraint, noting the review of My Lai events and vows of compliance with war laws.
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Associated Press
William L. Calley
Army
Stanley R. Resor
Robert Jordan
Senate Armed Services Committee
Lai
South
Ek Ee Calley
Kennedy
Aubrey M
Daniel ‘Th
George Latimer
Kenneth A. Raby
William L. Calley Jr
Latimer
Calley
Maj. Raby
Heiaien
Tett J Ir Pastas
Melvin R. Laird
Senate ‘Foreign Rélations
Laird
Ridenhour's duty to speak on Vietnam village massacre tale
Ronald Lee Ridenhour, a Claremont Men's College literature student and former door gunner, says he felt bound to speak about reports of a South Vietnamese village massacre. He drafted a 2000 word letter to Congress and the Army, amid ensuing investigations and a charged Army lieutenant.
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Calif
Ronald Lee Ridenhour
Ridenhour
Department of the Army
Congress
Army
Claremont Men’s’College
Vietnam
Butch
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