Global Satellite System for Military Use Expands
The United States moves to a global military satellite network for tactical and strategic communications. The Defense Satellite Communications System has 22 satellites and many ground terminals, with more planned by 1971 in synchronous orbits. Nebulous advantages include jam resistance and reduced reliance on atmospheric reflections.
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Walter Sullivan
New York Times Service
Washington
United States
Congress
White House
Defense
Earth
Two Soyuz spacecraft link in historic orbit dock
Soyuz 4 with Lt. Col. Vladimir Shatalov and two astronauts landed in central Kazakhstan after a 30 F descent. Soyuz 5 remains orbiting with Borís Volynov as the two missions proceed toward an era of space docking and potential lunar vicinity missions.
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Alexei S. Yeliseyev
Africa
Karaganda
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Space Center
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Lit. Co
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Lenin
Volynov
Senators Pass LBJ Nominees
Republican senators yielded Friday to approve 176 postmaster appointments made by President Johnson. Delays on Thursday drew Democratic Leader Mansfield’s ire as GOP delaying tactics sparked concerns over delaying Blount, Nixon’s postmaster general pick, next week.
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Washington
Johnson
GOP
Mike Mansfield
Winton M. Blount
Nixon
Reagan names two to California boards in Sacramento
Gov. Reagan reappointed Elvin B. Connolly of San Mateo to a $30 572 a year seat on the State Workers Compensation Appeals Board for a four year term pending Senate confirmation. Kerry W. Mulligan of St Helena, a Republican, was named to the State Water Resources Control Board at $20 500 a year, succeeding Ralph J. McGill. Senate confirmation pending.
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Reagan
Elvin B. Connolly
San Mateo
State Workmen’s Compensation Appeals Board
Connolly
Senate
Kerry W. Mulligan
St. Helena
State Water Resources Control Board
Ralph J. McGill
San Francisco
Kennedy praises Johnson as public duties drive rift ends
In a farewell tribute Sen Edward M Kennedy said differences with President Johnson arose from public policy, not private grievances. He praised Johnson as a loyal leader who guided economic growth and national security, while fellow lawmakers from both parties offered praise and reflections on his presidency.
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UPI
Edward M. Kennedy
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Kennedy
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Robert Kennedy
U.S. Senate
United States
Staff Fills Halls for Rusk Goodby
Secretary and Mrs. Dean Rusk bid farewell at the State Department on Friday night. Rusk spoke briefly with emotion, noting their quiet departure after eight years, as crowds cheered in the front lobby before he left with his wife.
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Washington
Dean Rusk
Department of State
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Rusk
Goodby
Johnson popularity rises after State of the Union
A Sindlinger & Co poll shows Johnson up about 20 points in public esteem after his State of the Union address. Before the speech 44.3 percent approved, after the speech 64.5 percent.
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New York
UPI
Johnson
Sindlinger & Co
Sindlinger
State Banks in Good Shape in 1968
California banking industry shows record assets at $52 billion with $30 billion in loans and discounts and $45 billion in deposits. James M. Hall reports 2,909 banking offices with 104 net new offices, while bank count falls from 171 to 156 due to 15 mergers.
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San Francisco
UPI
California
James M. Hall
Hall
Johnson blasts Congress pay raises and proposes tax bonus
President Johnson, unhappy with a 41 percent pay hike for Congress, urges a $2 500 tax bonus on top of higher pay. He had signed a 100 percent boost for lawmakers to 200 000 dollars, with further increases debated as March 1 implement date looms.
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UPI
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Richard M. Nixon
House
House of Senate
H. R. Gross
Browa
Rules Committee
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