Apollo 15 astronauts explore Hadley Rille on the lunar mission
Astronauts David Scott and James Irwin traverse the Hadley Apennine region in the Lunar Rove rover on five surface excursions up to three miles from the landing site. The mission aims to study the Hadley Rille canyon formed possibly by water or moonquakes as the first auto mobile on the moon.
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Lunar Apennine Mountains
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James B. Irwin
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Santa Barbara Channel oil leases reinstated by Morton
Interior Secretary Rogers C B Morton announced 14 drilling leases in California’s Santa Barbara Channel are back in force after a NEPA review. Most work will be south of Ventura County and near the 1969 sanctuary. 35 other leases stay frozen until 1973 while Congress decides their fate.
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Humble Oil and Refining Co
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Moon Walkers Scott and Irwin Reach Lunar Surface
David R. Scott and James B. Irwin stepped onto the moon at Hadley on a 251000 mile flight and prepared to explore with Rover 1 despite a dead battery. A separate report notes pilot Eugene H. Benvau, 50, died at Santa Ynez Airport when a propeller moved the plane. Weather outlook remains mostly fair with coastal highs in the 60s and inland near 85.
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Eugene H. Benvau
Los Angeles
Benvau
Rail strike nears two-week mark with wider economic impact
The nationwide rail and steel strike enters its 16th day as unions threaten broader actions. Talks at the Labor Department and Shoreham Hotel stall with no progress on wages and benefits while factories like Ford prepare major layoffs. Regions report shortages and rising prices for fresh produce and meat as disaster alerts spread.
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UPI
Labor Department For Rails
Shoreham Hotel
California
Midwest
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Nixon
City outlines four major funds in 1971 72 budget
Lompoc's preliminary budget groups revenue into four basic funding categories as city officials consider increases in two areas to meet rising costs. City Administrator Gene Wahlers cites desires and needs for services and improvements amid inflation and higher operating expenses.
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Ray McCuen
Gene Wahlers
Welfare reform plan gains GOP and Democratic backing
Gov. Ronald Reagan and Democrats reach a compromise on California welfare reform, aiming to save about 250 million dollars by tightening eligibility, targeting the truly needy, and steering the less than needy to work. The agreement follows weeks of talks and reflects concessions from both sides.
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Louis Mayer
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House Narrowly Approves $250 Million Lockheed Loan
The House passed a $250 million loan guarantee for Lockheed Aircraft Corp by a 192 to 189 vote sending the measure to a divided Senate. Supporters warn a bankruptcy would cost 60,000 jobs while opponents call it profligate.
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