Battlefields Quiet as Vietnam Marks Ho Chi Minh Death Anniversary
North Vietnam observed its 23rd anniversary with vows to continue the struggle while South Vietnam’s battlefronts remained comparatively quiet. In Da Nang three Americans died and 14 wounded in a fiery Marine jet explosion during refueling. Jordan and Iraq tensions rose over fears of foreign intervention as King Hussein’s reported assassination attempt sparked cross-border threats. Britain fails in first satellite attempt as Black Arrow rocket underperforms. Mexican officials seize four tons of marijuana after a clash with drug runners. one soldier killed. India votes to abolish maharajas with stipends and privileges ending October 15.
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Apollo Moon Flight Cuts Trim NASA Schedule
NASA dropped two of six future Apollo moon missions and cut 70 positions. Apollo 14 moves to January 31 1971 with Skylab orbital workshop planned for 1972. The Apollo program winds down after Apollo 17, and no further manned flights are scheduled beyond 1972.
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Worst Manila Floods Kill Dozens and Parade of Death
Manila endures the worst floods in history after a record 22 inches of rain in 30 hours leaving at least 84 dead and triggering a state of emergency declared by President Marcos. Two U S sailors die in a Cubi Point landslide as tropical depression banners approach with rain and gusts expected to Manila.
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Nixon Diaz Ordaz state dinner crowds at Coronado
President Nixon hosts Gustavo Díaz Ordaz at Coronado for a two country state dinner with 600 guests including John Wayne Red Skelton and Cesar Romero. A motorcade and 21 gun salute highlight California’s 200th anniversary celebration as the Diaz Ordaz party arrives.
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Nixon Nominates Marland Amid AFL-CIO Senate Fight
The AFL-CIO opposes Sidney Marland for U.S. Education Commissioner, deeming him hostile to teacher collective bargaining. The administration backs Marland, while Elliot Richardson is expected to replace James Allan Jr. and face Senate confirmation amid opposition.
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Rocks Aide Attacks Pope Paul VI During Audience
Luigi Giuseppe Doune a 35 year old former mental patient said he acted under orders from spirits when he hurled two rocks at Pope Paul VI as he left a general audience at Castel Gandolfo. The stones struck a wall and did not injure the pope, who was unaware of the incident until told outside the audience hall.
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