Apollo 15 engine test clears way for lunar landing
The Apollo 15 service propulsion system fired for one second in a controlled test, adding about 5 feet per second to the craft and confirming systems as NASA prepares for a Friday lunar landing. A short in the engine electrical system prompted contingency plans and backup options, but mission control deemed the test successful and proceed with the mission.
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Rail Strike Talks End In Deadlock
Deadlock persists as talks on the rail strike fail to yield an agreement amid ongoing disagreement and stalled negotiations.
Mafia Don's Grandson Breaks Silence
Washington AP report notes a mafia boss's grandson breaking a code of silence amid ongoing investigations and legal scrutiny surrounding organized crime activities in the United States.
Chance Of Rain Listed For Area
A cold front moving south from Oklahoma will touch off scattered showers across the state today and Wednesday with a slight chance for rain in Southwest Oklahoma. The National Weather Service places a 30 percent rain probability for this afternoon tonight and Wednesday. Highs today near 85 and tonight about 70.
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Mayor Urges Water Conservation and Budgeted Searches
Lawton officials urge citizens to conserve water citing Fort Sill example. City budgets 20000 for well water search and plans a 50000 fee split among three parties. Lake levels at Lake Lawtonka and Lake Ellsworth remain low with no significant runoff after recent rains.
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End of 57 Day Western Union Strike Reached
Washington AP reports a new two year contract for 17 000 Western Union Telegraph Co employees ending a 57 day strike. AFL CIO leader E L Hageman calls it a good contract with across the board raises and added provisions for severance pay classification increases and job security for veteran workers. Strikeffected service began but supervisory staff kept Telex and leased wire operations in New York metro area.
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Widow To Get Two Medals at Fort Sill Ceremony
Lawton resident Mrs. Avera will receive the Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster and the Purple Heart for her late husband Maj. Avera who was killed in Vietnam on April 9, 1970. Brig Gen Lawrence H. Caruthers Jr. will present the medals at Mc Nair Hall. Maj. Avera, an advisory team member, is survived by two sons, Craig and George.
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Laird Sees Draft Calls Cut For Next Year
Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird said the U S would need to draft about 100000 men over the next 12 months, a 16 percent reduction from the current monthly rate. He noted the 1971 total could be about 142000, the lowest since 194. Inductions have stalled due to a Congress deadlock over renewing the draft authority.
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Fire injures eight Tulsa firefighters in two alarm blaze
Eight Tulsa firemen were injured battling a two alarm fire at the National Tank Co. office building in west Tulsa. They were treated for smoke inhalation heat effects ammonia eye burns and carbon monoxide poisoning.
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