03 Feb 1971
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1971
Page
1
Space Center Houston reports an abnormal battery reading in the Apollo 14 lunar module ascent stage. Ground controllers weighed whether to wake astronauts Shepard and Mitchell to test the battery, or let them sleep as tests continue.
South Vietnamese forces launched a new border drive into Cambodia backed by U S air power including helicopter gunships and medevac choppers. About 10 000 troops are involved with 2 500 new entrants while 7 500 remain from bases in Cambodia. No U S ground troops participate. The objective is to prevent endangering the planned U S troop withdrawal, with roughly 20 000 combat troops to depart the region over three months leaving about 5 000 plus support forces remaining.
A weather update notes a chance of snow for tonight with further details on precipitation timing and area coverage. Forecasters indicate cooler temperatures and potential travel impacts. The report cites regional stations and the latest meteorological bulletin.
Lawrence City Commission approves ordinances to place a half cent sales tax before voters on April 6 to fund 26 new policemen and 15 firemen, with hours and district boosts, plus a $450,000 budget increase for expanded services. The plan awaits state approval and includes highway project funding and a new Alvamar Estates access road contract.
Forecast calls for icy temps and gusty northeast winds sweeping into Lawrence tonight and Thursday. Snow chances rise from 50 percent tonight to 60 percent Thursday with highs only in the 25 to 32 range. By noon today the thermometer showed 30 degrees as the city braced for sub freezing conditions and potential street freezing.
Local ad offers auto insurance assistance from Doane Agency located at 824 Mass with home or away service and mentions Rumsey Funeral Home contact 848-5111.
An explosion at Thiokol Chemical Co. near Brunswick, Camden County, Ga., leveled a plant and killed at least 16 people with about 100 injured. Rescue teams used planes and helicopters to evacuate survivors as fires spread to surrounding woods. Officials noted the blast involved magnesium trip flares made for Vietnam.
The opening ceremony for the Kansas University moon rock display at the Museum of Natural History went smoothly after a brief scare when the Apollo 12 sample was found locked in a safe. The exhibit, a collaborative effort among KU physics geology art and astronomy departments, runs February and March with daily hours and features zap pits and photos feeding a computer generated lunar surface concept.
Lawrence Douglas County officials began exploring a joint city county complex at a Tuesday night meeting. The plan includes a judicial and law enforcement wing with possible extra administrative offices and a total package near 6 million dollars, subject to city input and bond funding.
In Lambertville New Jersey four people were killed and four reported missing after two gas explosions and fires destroyed three homes and damaged seven others. Injuries were reported among residents and spectators with three children under 12 among the missing.
In Florida Alabama Louisiana and beyond residents follow Apollo 14 with keen interest, linking the mission to local jobs and economy. Cocoa Beach Huntsville Houston and surrounding areas face layoffs and market slowdowns as NASA activity winds down, even as the public crowds return to watch from Cape Canaveral and nearby towns.
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