Zond 5 Returns After Moon Flyby Sea Landing
The Soviet Union announced the recovery of the Zond 5 space probe in the Indian Ocean after a flyby of the moon. Tass hailed the mission as a milestone in the space race, signaling potential cosmonaut flights and future lunar orbit attempts. Sir Bernard Lovell called the achievement significant and predicted a human mission within months.
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South Africa
Western Australia
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API
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Sir Bernard Lovell
England
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Lovell
Mexico City Olympic rehearsal marred by riots and a policeman’s death
Doves and balloons marked the Olympic opening rehearsal in Mexico City as clashes broke out between troops police and protesting students. One riot policeman died and eighteen people were wounded including gunshot victims. Off duty army captain Jorge Uriza admitted firing to defend his family during the riot.
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UPI
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Army
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Uriza
North Vietnam Overruns Prison Camp on Central Coast
North Vietnam and Viet Cong forces overran a 1,000 man prisoner of war camp near Quang Ngai city. Reports say 20 POWs were executed and 44 wounded after the assault behind a heavy mortar barrage. One defender died as the camp was stormed and prisoners choosing liberty were sometimes killed by rifle fire.
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Levi Eshkol appeals for world peace amid Middle East tensions
Israeli Premier Levi Eshkol called for world peace in a Jewish New Year message as tensions rose along the Suez Canal and Jordan River cease fire lines. An Israeli communique reported light arms fire across the Jordan River with no casualties, while observers warned of possible renewed conflict and continued bloodshed.
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Hijackers Seize Two Airliners In Colombia Split Diversions
In a two hour strike two Avianca planes were hijacked off Colombia's coast and diverted to Cuba and Santiago de Cuba. The Boeing 727 carried 71 passengers and six crew to Camaguey then returned to Barranquilla. A DC4 with 56 passengers and four crew went to Santiago de Cuba. No injuries reported. Government sources blame leftist revolutionaries.
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Sunny Day With Gentle Winds And Warm Temperatures
Mostly sunny weather with light winds and a high near 85 degrees expected today. Record from yesterday shows a 79 degree high and 59 degree low with noontime humidity at 14 percent. Sunrise is 6 29 and sunset 6 36.
Six Las Vegas youths hurt in East Lake Mead crash
Six young people from the Las Vegas area were injured when their car wrecked on East Lake Mead Road near North Shore Road last night around 10:30. Four are in critical condition at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital, two have minor injuries. Names released: Bill Moore 18 Theresa Williams 22 Donna Falkner 19 Verlee Falkner 15 John Britz 20 William Brinkley 18.
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Theresa Williams
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Donna Falkner
Peyton
Verlee
John Britz
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William H. Brinkley
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United States Space Officials React To Soviet Moon Mission
UPI reports Soviet lunar orbit and the unmanned spacecraft return impressed U.S. space officials. One official said there was a very slim chance the Apollo program could be affected, while the United States pressed ahead with its own lunar plans.
Time May Heal Wound In This Battle Of Sexes
A juvenile incident reports two five year olds attacking and stabbing each other with injuries described as not serious. No charges filed as investigators note the event occurred between children and emphasize a need for care and restraint. Space policy discussion follows with NASA official comments on the Soviet Zond 5 display and U S delays.
Harris Survey Shows Nixon Narrow Lead in September Poll
The Harris Poll data indicates Nixon leads Humphrey 39 to 31 percent with Wallace at 21 and 8 points separating the top two. A cross-section of 1,322 voters reinterviewed in home surveys reveals shifts among Rockefeller and McCarthy backers and lingering undecideds as the race moves through July to September.
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George Wallace
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