Apollo 7 to Launch Friday Space Hop From Cape Kennedy
Weathermen gave an all-clear for Apollo 7 launch set for Friday on an 11 day four million mile mission. Crew Wally Schirra Don Eisele and Walter Cunningham will complete 163 orbits and pave the way for a December moon mission. Recovery ships including the Essex will cover four planned landing zones in Atlantic and Pacific.
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U.S. Holds Line in Paris Vietnam Talks No New Instructions Expected
U S officials say Cyrus Vance will not bring new guidance from President Johnson for today’s Paris meeting with North Vietnam. The talks remain deadlocked after 22 weeks with the United States demanding reciprocity for a bombing halt while Hanoi rejects conditions. The session marks the 25th gathering since negotiations began on May 13.
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Briton Meets Rhodesia's Rebel Chief in Gibraltar Talk
London and Rhodesia officials confirm Prime Minister Harold Wilson and Premier Ian Smith will meet in Gibraltar to seek a settlement to the three year dispute. Rhodesia declared independence in 1965 while Britain refused recognition and supported UN sanctions over Black rights. The talks aim to find a settlement acceptable to both sides.
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Rusk and Brandt Discuss West Germany Defense Roles
Secretary of State Dean Rusk met with West Germany Foreign Minister Willy Brandt over a working lunch to discuss boosting West Germany defenses and NATO contributions. Brandt then planned talks with Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko at the UN. The Bonn government faced attention amid a Soviet propaganda campaign.
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Johnson undecided on another nominee to chief justice
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield said President Johnson has not decided whether to submit a new nominee before Congress adjourns. Mansfield reported that Johnson and Mansfield discussed the impasse created by the Senate's refusal to confirm Abe Fortas for Chief Justice, and that the President will contact Mansfield before any decision is reached.
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South overrules luck with four spades route in bridge hand
South faced a slam bid with West holding four spades. The optimal plan is to play three rounds of spades first, then switch to clubs if needed, as four spades were safe to cash. The guide suggests bidding one spade and raising hearts later, avoiding three clubs missteps.
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