Russia’s Zond 5 Moon Flight Shakes Space Balance
The Soviet Zond 5 rounded the moon and returned to Earth at 25,000 mph, marking a sea landing recovery. NASA administrator James E Webb called the feat a major demonstration of space capability with military implications, noting it rivals the Sputnik era in significance and signals Russia’s capability to launch manned missions if paired with a larger rocket.
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Readers’ Action Line Answers Duck Life Expectancy and More
A reader asks how long an 11 year old pet duck Carl may live. Bird curator Frank Todd says ducks can live 15 to 20 years with normal care, and long life does not require special treatment. The column also resolves a wrong swing set purchase and notes presidential assassinations were not all by foreigners, detailing Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, Kennedy, and Kennedy’s alleged killer.
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Book sent to Minnesota friend. replacement advised
A reader asks about a $2 check for the book Mobile Homes and Mobile Parks. The Department of General Services confirms delivery to a Minnesota recipient on Aug 16, but the book did not arrive. The only remedy is to replace the order and resend, per Irene Enloe.
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Walkout at St Matthew's Cathedral over birth control sermon
Two hundred Roman Catholics walked out of St Matthew's Cathedral as Cardinal O'Boyle delivered a sermon urging obedience to Pope Paul VI's birth control encyclical. The protest, described as unprecedented in the Washington archdiocese, reflected deep splits over interpretation of Humanae Vitae and involved clergy suspensions and mass walkouts across churches in the area.
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Four Nabbed In Bogus Ten Dollar Bill Ring
Four Los Angeles residents were arrested in a counterfeit money ring after allegedly passing bogus $10 bills at Nu- Pike. Charles Thomas 29 Gardenia Marlow 29 Teri Marlow 20 and James Marlow 42 from Long Beach were booked for possession and passing counterfeit currency. Police confiscated $110 in counterfeit money after officers closed in on the quartet as they moved from ride to ride exchanging bills.
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Chuckle: Speed Limits Then and Now
Around the turn of the century people marveled at driving speed of 20 miles per hour. The public’s sense of progress and the era’s humor show how transportation shaped daily life and expectations.
Oil Field and Freeway Fire Threaten Ventura County
Two large brush fires burned Sunday in southern Ventura County risking an oil field and blocking U.S. 101. Firefighters battled 250 acres around the Conejo Grade and more than 500 acres in the nearby oil field area as winds hampered containment.
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Transit rail plan condemned as costly, ineffective
Opponents of the proposed 200 mile Los Angeles County rapid transit say the first 0 mile increment will cost more than all county freeways, move only a small share of riders, require ongoing subsidies, and encroach on tax rolls. They warn San Francisco’s Bay Area system shows financial peril and urge rejecting the $2.5 billion scheme.
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Police End Love In Ends In Arrests At Elysian Park
A large crowd estimated at 7,000 gathered at Elysian Park near Dodger Stadium to mark the start of autumn. Rocks and bottles were hurled at Los Angeles police and firemen, causing isolated injuries and fire set incidents. No injuries were reported. a fire vehicle window was smashed. LAPD and fire crews maintained order amid the daylong events.
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Humphrey urges Vietnam troop cuts in near future
In Cleveland and Ohio stops on Sunday, Hubert Humphrey said the United States should be able to systematically reduce combat forces in Vietnam soon. He stressed no conflict with Johnson, while Nixon accused him of sowing confusion. Humphrey drew about 4,000 at Cleveland's airport and marched with Mayor Carl Stokes before continuing to Toledo.
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