KU's Skylab study canceled again at KU
Kansas University weather pollution project for Skylab was canceled again due to busy schedule and lack of time. Harold Yarger of the Kansas Geological Survey said the experiment may be completed during the Skylab mission with future chances on Sept 3, 8, 13 and 18. If not, it could wait for Skylab 3 in late October.
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NASA
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Perry
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William Spencer
Remote Sensing Laboratory
Skylab 2 Crew Takes First Day Off In Orbit
Skylab 2 astronauts Bean Garriott and Lousma take their first rest day in space after two weeks aboard the orbital lab. They woke late and began chores, cleaning, putting away supplies, and awaiting minor troubleshooting from Mission Control while blood draws and experiments continue.
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Mission Control
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Owen K. Garriott
Jack R. Lousma
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Agnew Holds Desert Weekend as Probe Continues
Vice President Spiro Agnew travels to Palm Springs for a long weekend while federal prosecutors pursue records in a Maryland corruption inquiry. A grand jury in Baltimore hears witnesses as Agnew disputes the scope of document requests and defends his integrity.
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Spiro T. Agnew
Maryland
Agnew
Palm Springs
Calif
Jay H. Topkis
Baltimore
U.S
California Neighbor Rule Could Snarl Home Probe
In Orange County California a local board faces a request to review the 1.37 million assessed value of the Western White House at San Clemente. County officials say only a neighbor with a comparably priced home could compel an investigation, a power likely not held by the board. The state board asked for a review to address claims the property is worth more and tax fairness.
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Orange County
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Christensen
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Hot Tractors and Dragsters Steal the Fair Show
Crowds packed the Douglas County 4 H and Free Fair as tractor and hot rod pull events drew record crowds and more than 1600 in prize money. Harold Sprague of Colony won the lightweight hot rod with 247 ft 7 in, while Dale Loder of Hiawatha led the heavyweight class with 232 ft 2 in. Multiple farmers from Lola to Oska loosa topped tractor divisions across six classes with distances from 140 to 229 ft.
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Colony
Gerald Dwyer
Rt. 5
Lawrence
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Dale Loder
Hiawatha
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Blue Mound
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Nixon Restores FHA Insurance Power to Insure Mortgages
President Nixon signed a measure restoring FHA authority to insure single and multifamily mortgage loans and raised the interest ceiling to 7 percent. The lapse ended Oct 1 as Congress debates broader housing legislation and separate VA authority. HUD urged borrowers lenders and developers to follow applicable rules.
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Nixon
FHA
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Con
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Two Key Court Moves Over Nixon Tapes Subpoenas
Federal Judge John J. Sirica faced two constitutional questions as the Senate Watergate Committee and Archibald Cox seek court orders to compel Nixon to turn over tapes and documents. The committee sues in U S District Court asking faster responses, while White House claims executive privilege and coequal branches.
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John J. Sirica
Nixon
White House
Senate Watergate Committee
U.S. District Court
Sirica
Archibald Cox
Cox
Senate
Nixon Noti
Somebody Up There Loves U S Bequest To Government Confirmed
Executors of Robert Hunter McIntosh's estate plan to give over 1.0 million dollars to the United States government. U S Treasurer Romana Baňuelos was to travel to Orlando to receive the inheritance from McIntosh of Winter Park, who died April 16, 1972. The will directs after taxes the remainder go to the United States with an expression of appreciation for the country.
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Orlando
Fla
Robert Hunter McIntosh
U.S
Romana Banuelos
McIntosh
Winter Park
United States of America
Memo shows civilian control of air warfare in Indochina
A declassified 1967 Pentagon memo reveals extensive civilian oversight of air strikes in Laos and North Vietnam. It shows White House and State Department review shaped target selection, weapon choices, and bomber routes, illustrating political aims behind bombing.
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Washington
Pentagon
Indochina
Korea
William P. Clements Jr
White House
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Laos
State Department
U.S
Vien
Tiane
North Vietnam
Vix Experienced Personal Service At Local Funeral Home
Vix received personal service from GonKey'suneral Home in Ady, contacting at 843 6111 for arrangements. The brief notice notes local funeral services and a contact point for inquiries.
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