Apollo Soyuz Flight Marks Historic Joint Space Mission
The Apollo Soyuz flyby began with a flawless joint launch from Cape Canaveral and Baikonur as Slayton finally flew after sixteen years. Leonov and Kubasov welcomed American astronauts to space while officials tracked docking work and a forced cabin repair on Soyuz. The mission set the stage for a new era despite early camera issues and engine concerns.
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Moscow
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State Department
Thomas Stafford
Vance Brand
Deke Slayton
Alexei Leonov
Valeri Kubasov
Upifoto
Cosmonauts Repair TV Camera On International Mission
Soviet cosmonauts began fixit procedures on a malfunctioning black and white TV camera in the Soyuz descent vehicle after Alexei Leonov and Valeri Kubasov launched from Baikonur. Moscow ground controllers guided panel removal and a hole in lining to access a small box cover, with further steps planned after their first night in orbit.
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Las Vegan Held In Rape Kidnap
A Las Vegas man was arrested on rape, kidnapping and robbery charges after his alleged victim aided police by pinpointing his location after a five hour ordeal.
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Las Vegas
Metro
Russell R. Schaldbrand
Grenbrook Drive
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Las Vegas Blvd. South
Silver City
Schaldbrand
Senate approves six month extension of oil price controls
The Senate voted 62 to 29 to extend price controls on about two thirds of U S oil production for six months amid fears of world price spikes. The House is expected to accept the measure as a safety valve before the August recess.
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UPI
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Carl Albert
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John J. Rhodes
Charges Dropped Against Reno Bookie Swanson
Federal Judge Bruce Thompson dismissed all federal charges against Reno bookmaker North Swanson and four employees over wiretap legality and case delays. The ruling cited questions about wiretap authorizations, informants, and record completeness, ordering dismissal to protect due process. Swanson had earlier faced gaming license revocation and a $15,000 fine for illegal bets and shifting wagers to an unlicensed bookie.
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Lawrence E. Werry
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John Dooley
Las Vegas
Frank Kear
Justice Department
Nevada
Richard Drake
Winnemucca
Wyman Recount Bid Dies in Senate Vote
In a 49 to 4 vote the Senate rejected Republican Louis C. Wyman's bid for a partial recount of 10 precincts in New Hampshire. Support came from seven Democrats. critics called the move a red herring amid a disputed election for Durkin.
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UPI
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John A. Durkin
Clifford Hansen
Wyo
New Hampshire Ballot Law Commission
Escapes from Hospital Room Trigger Vegas Manhunt
An extensive search continues in Las Vegas for Robert James Wilkie an accused slayer who escaped an unguarded Southern Nevada Memorial hospital. Police suspect an accomplice helped with the escape and provided a key while Wilkie faced a strangulation murder case tied to Texaco union official Charles Leland Young.
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Robert James Wilkie
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Charles Leland Young
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Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union
Texaco Oil Co
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Kissinger says US won't join Middle East military action
Secretary Kissinger told reporters in Minneapolis there is no possibility of American forces being involved in a Middle East military operation including a Sinai buffer. He warned critics of detente against returning to crisis and noted ongoing reconnaissance flights aiding Israel and Egypt would not signal U.S. combat involvement.
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