Apollo 7 Crew Preps for Moon Ship Launch Amid Weather Watch
Backup astronauts climb into Apollo 7 for final checks as Walter Schirra Donn Eisele and Walter Cunningham await 11 a.m. EDT liftoff amid uncertain weather. Von Braun warns showers could delay the 4 million mile Earth orbit test. officials pace readiness for a 48 hour setback if winds exceed 18 knots.
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Remembering Jack Conlon a Nevada statesman and philanthropist
This tribute recalls John F. Conlon a lifelong Nevadan who arrived in 1929 by box car and rose to become a principal doer in state and national service. Friends like Msgr Moran laud his integrity courage and dedication while a newspaper record honors his life for future generations.
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Admiral Radford Warns Mining Industry Impact
Retired Admiral Arthur W. Radford told the American Mining Congress that a healthy mining sector is vital to national security and industrial output. He warned communism remains a major threat and noted the U.S. relies on mineral imports as fuels and goods are stockpiled for national defense.
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Foreign Aid Bill Sets Historic Low At 1.75 Billion
The House approved a compromise 1.75 billion dollar foreign aid bill, the lowest in history, after a Senate House conference. The figure is 179 million less than the Senate bill and 136.5 million more than an earlier House version, under 60 percent of Johnsons 2.9 billion request. It funds technical aid 167 million, development loans 300 million, Alliance for Progress 336.5 million, supporting and military aid 365 and 375 million respectively, plus minor programs. An additional section would provide 102 million for the Peace Corps.
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B52s Step Up Bombing As Monsoons Approach
U.S. B52 bombers staged their seventh raid in North Vietnam in three days as Washington aims to destroy gun emplacements above the DMZ before the winter monsoon. In Saigon, Thieu denied coup rumors amid a lull on fronts and tight security in the city.
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Congress approves near ban on interstate gun sales
Congress passed a broad gun control bill banning interstate shipments of rifles shotguns and ammunition. The measure tightens restrictions beyond pistols, requires licensing discussions fall short of universal ownership checks, and awaits President Johnson's signature.
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Nine Catholic demonstrators convicted in Baltimore draft case
A federal jury found nine Roman Catholic antiwar protesters guilty on all counts for destroying draft records and disrupting a draft board. The Catonsville Nine, including two priests and a monk, faced potential 18 year sentences and fines up to $22,000 each. Outside, 150 supporters held a candle vigil and marched to St. Ignatius Church Hall.
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Sunny Day With Mild South Winds Details
A sunny day brings southerly winds of 10 to 20 mph. High reaches 83 degrees and a low of 35 with slight humidity at noon. Yesterday posted a high of 83 and low of 58. Sunrise is 6 44 and sunset 6 11.
Pittsburgh Racial Rift Disrupts Schools Prompt Arrests
More than 50 high school students were arrested in Pittsburgh as racial dissention disrupted three public schools. Police charged the Pittsburgh students with truancy after they refused to attend Allegheny High School classes, following a fight between two pupils.
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