Vandenberg AFB to Be Second Shuttle Site Amid Debate
NASA announced Vandenberg AFB will join Cape Kennedy as a second shuttle site, with polar orbit launches possible only from California. Critics warn of phased development and rising costs, while Lompoc mayor calls it a victory though opposition remains in Congress and from the SST foes.
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South Vietnamese Paratroopers Reclaim An Loc as Offensive Presses On
South Vietnamese paratroopers flown by helicopter drove North Vietnamese troops from An Loc about 60 miles north of Saigon. The Communist offensive continued elsewhere, and Tan Son Nhut airbase near Saigon came under attack at night, with rockets striking a market and causing civilian casualties.
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Detective testifies Honey stole narcotics at Santa Barbara evidence room
Sheriff’s detective Sgt. Robert D. Prince Jr. testified at the Joel B. Honey appeal hearing that Honey’s dismissed captain took multiple narcotics from containers in May 1969. The case involves about one thousand pills valued around $200 and several accompanying misconduct charges against Honey.
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Benton seeks recount of municipal election ballots
Councilwoman Charlotte Benton today asked for a recount of the ballots from Tuesday's municipal election to resolve doubts. Benton, who lost by 29 votes to Emil Scolari, says the request follows legal wording and would be presented to the full council next Tuesday.
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