Apollo 16 faces skin shred mystery on moon mission
Apollo 16 astronauts John Young Thomas Mattingly and Charles Duke launched toward the moon aboard Orion and Casper with a shredded skin fault raising concerns about a possible fuel-tank leak. Ground teams ordered an emergency inspection and a color TV view but found nothing abnormal. The 445 million dollar 12 day flight aims for the Descartes region Cayley Plains as the crew continues toward the moon.
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Hanoi bombing and Haiphong attack report
In Saigon the U S Command says hundreds of bombers struck North Vietnam around Hanoi and Haiphong causing widespread fires. Soviet MIG interceptors battled four MIG-21s while two F-4 Phantom crews were missing and five wounded. An Loc relief and ground war moves were also noted as reinforcements entered the besieged provincial capital.
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Muskie Pushes Senate Resolution for Immediate War Halt
Sen. Muskie urged an immediate halt to all U S military activity in North Vietnam and Haiphong areas. He was joined by some Democratic rivals while Senate leaders warned the air raids could lengthen the war. White House referred inquiries to the Pentagon.
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Tax Deadline Extended for 1971 Return Tonight
Tonight at midnight marks the final deadline for filing the 1971 federal tax return after April 15 fell on a weekend. The IRS offers a two month extension if needed, with Form 468 to estimate liability and withholdings, plus payment of the balance and potential penalties for underpayment and late filing.
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Russ Protest U S Over Haiphong Bombing Threatens Nixon Visit
The Soviet Union formally protested to the United States over the Hai Phong bombing, warning escalation could worsen the Indochina situation and the global scene. Officials noted the protest may foreshadow Kremlin caution but Kremlin leaders still planned the summit.
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Venus near the moon excites Southland sky watchers
The Crescent Venus near the moon drew hundreds of calls from puzzled readers who believed it signaled Apollo 16. Astronomers explained Venus’s rare daytime visibility alignment and noted the event as part of a week of close celestial bodies. The Air Defense Command urged calm, adding no threat to North America.
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92 year old Reagan critic refuses to throw bomb
Robert Henry Simpson a 92 year old opponent of Gov Reagan and Capitol picketer handed a 22 pound bomb to police after an unknown man urged him to hurl it at Reagan Police later detonated the device in a vacant lot Simpson a former minister who calls Reagan the bastard governor had been arrested 58 times in five years for picketing with salty slogans.
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Weather Forecast for Morning Fog and Cloudy Day
Morning fog with variable cloudiness. High near 8 degrees. Low around 5 degrees tonight. Complete weather details on Page C-10.
Reagan says he has paid state and federal taxes
Sacramento. Governor Reagan, who earned 49, from his post last year, says he has paid both state and federal income taxes for 1971, though he earlier drew criticism for not paying state income tax in 19. He said taxes hurt, and noted a television interview where he claimed to have repaid his state taxes recently while Democrats accuse him of hypocrisy.
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