Spaceflight memorabilia auction lights up Las Vegas gala
The 1960s space era themed fundraiser drew Apollo 11 12 astronauts and celebrities to the International Hotel for the American Cancer Society. Cary Grant bid $17 500 for a moon memento besting John Wayne and Peter Maheu helped organize the event. The night featured a U S flag that traveled to the moon and back and hints at future lunar keepsakes.
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Las Vegas
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the International
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Jean Kerkorian
Barbara
Ireland
Earth
Unknown Soldiers Remembered
Senator John G. Tower laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during Memorial Day ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery for President Nixon. About 2,350 people attended the Arlington service while 12 demonstrated on Constitution Avenue and 40 protested near the Washington Monument regarding U S involvement in Indochina. Nixon observed Memorial Day privately at the Western White House in San Clemente California.
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Potomac River
Constitution Avenue
Vatican Lifts Salaries 10 Percent To Fight Inflation
Pope Paul VI boosted Vatican pay by 10 percent funded by selling over 1 million dollars in Vatican real estate and stocks. He linked the increases to Italian cost of living, created a labor ministry, and granted 160 dollar bonuses to more than 1,000 employees on the 50th anniversary of his priesthood.
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Holiday Surfers Invade Oil-Soaked Texas Beach
A Galveston beach front soaked in oil after an offshore storage platform explosion allowed thousands of Memorial Day surfers to hit the Gulf. Coast Guard says five men remain missing and search efforts are paused. hay used to absorb slick along 30 miles of beach.
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Viet Cong Launch Worst Attack on Dalat City Since 1968
Viet Cong forces seized a Dalat district and battled 2,500 South Vietnamese troops to reclaim most of the city in the Central Highlands. By nightfall 18 hours of fighting left about 100 invaders in Dalat University, church, and seminary. At least 22 Viet Cong were killed as U.S. and South Vietnamese forces confined the raid.
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UPI
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Dalat University
U.S
South Vietnam
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Dalal
Prek Kak
Mekong River
Egyptians Cross The Suez Canal Clash In Seven Hour Battle
Egyptian troops crossed the Suez Canal to strike an Israeli column south of Ras Elesh, triggering a seven hour ground and air battle. The Cairo spokesman said two Israeli tanks and two armored vehicles were destroyed and their occupants killed. Egyptian antiaircraft gunners engaged Israeli aircraft as fighting continued until 7 30 p.m.
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United Press International
Suez Canal
Ras Elesh
Port Faud
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Cairo
Rainstorms Bring Floods Across Nation’s Weather Eye
Severe storms tolled damage across Oklahoma City and Texas coastal towns as 74 mph winds, 5.3 inch rainfall in 10 hours, and tornado watches affected five states. Floods forced 600 families from homes while chiefs warn repairs may top past tornado losses.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Corpus Christi
Tex
Kingsville
Coast Guard
Port Aransas
Oklahoma City
Okla
Leroy Hansen
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