Apollo 15 Launch At Cape Kennedy Sets Stage For Moon Landing
Nine U.S. senators hurry to Cape Kennedy for a vote on a Lockheed loan dispute while crowds gather along the Atlantic shore. VIPs include Kuwait’s Sheik Jabir al Sabah and Italian designer Emilio Pucci as spectators observe the countdown and launch preparations for Apollo 15.
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Inmates Nab Hold Guards
Inmates seized control of a facility holding guards Albert White and Peter Rainey. Officials said the number of Panthers involved was not immediately clear as authorities closeted in on the area. See INMATES, Page 4, Col. 5.
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Rails Union Clash Persists as Talks Extend Overnight
Negotiations to end rail walkouts resumed at 3 p.m. EDT to avert strikes at 11 more railroads. W J Usery Jr warned shipments of perishable goods and fuel risk disruption as four lines faced halted service. Talks stretched into the night with officials urging renewed effort.
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Apollo 15 Astronauts Launch Toward Moon Mission
Col David Scott Lt James Irwin and Maj Alfred Worden lifted off from Cape Kennedy at 12 30 pm EDT aboard Saturn 5 rocket on a three day mission to lunar orbit and a Falcon landing near the Apennine mountains. About one million spectators watched in Cape Kennedy area as the crew reached speeds near 24300 mph. Technicians helped them into spacesuits and they waved to reporters and space workers before liftoff.
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Apollo 15 Timeline and Key Events Summary
Apollo 15 mission outline shows launch at 9:34 a.m. EDT with astronauts David Scott James Irwin and Alfred Worden. Activities include lunar surface EVA with film retrieval and a Hadley Apennine landing followed by a long moon excursion and a planned splashdown in the Pacific.
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South Viet forces push east of A Shau in new drive
South Vietnamese troops press a fresh drive east of the A Shau valley while maintaining a 10,000-man sweep in Eastern Cambodia ends without gains. U S helicopters landed troops and support as the operation continued.
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Quick Action On Draft Extension Bill Unlikely
Congress faces a slim chance to pass a two year draft extension before the recess. House-Senate conferees broke up again as Hebert hedged on probability, saying a possibility exists but no clear likelihood. Senate Armed Services Chairman John C. Stennis noted the pause in action.
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Front Brings More Cool Air to Lawton Area
A new cold front moved into Lawton and southwest Oklahoma. Clouds build with cooler highs in the mid 80s and a 30 percent chance of rain this afternoon. Tonight’s low will be mid 60s with highs around the mid 80s Tuesday and a high Sunday of 9 and a low 73.
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Medina Court Martial Jury Selection Stirs Slowly Start
Medina court martial opens with slow jury selection as 144 hour session yields only one questioned juror. Col. William Proctor of Decatur Ga. is analyzed for impartiality amid Calley murder verdicts and Medina’s bid to avoid a long trial.
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