SALT opens with champagne toast in Helsinki talks
UPI reports the SALT talks began with a ceremonial opening in Helsinki as President Nixon urged limits on offensive and defensive systems to build mutual confidence. Gerard C. Smith and Vladimir Semenov lead delegations with broader teams preparing exploratory talks to run several weeks in secret.
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Man captured 46 years after prison escape
Leonard Thomas Fristoe 77 turned himself in under the alias Claude Willis after a family dispute at a trailer park in Garden Grove. He confessed to prior killings and said Nevada authorities will seek his return to resume a life sentence for killing two sheriffs deputies in Ely in 1920.
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Alaskan paratrooper accused of hijacking helicopter in Vietnam
UPI reports U.S. Army spokesmen say Pfc Traffic Traffic, 22, an Aleut Indian, is in good condition in a Chu Lai hospital after being shot in the leg by the helicopter pilot. He allegedly hijacked a helicopter at Camp Evans of the 101st Airborne, forced it toward Saigon, with a refueling stop at Phu Bai where the pilot shot him. Charges will be filed later.
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Prince Philip apologizes to Tom Jones in letter
Buckingham Palace confirms Prince Philip wrote a personal letter to singer Tom Jones apologizing for remarks about Jones voice and income. The text has not been released. The controversy centers on Jones 2.4 million dollar yearly earnings and performances at a royal event.
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West protest leaders see impact of peace march
In San Francisco the Wests largest antiwar rally drew about 100000 at Polo Field Golden Gate Park. Cochairman Donald Kalish urged patience and warned Nixon if policy fails to change the protest could grow into a national movement. Former Oregon Sen Wayne Morse urged continued demonstrations and emphasized flag symbolism and constitutional rights. Barrymore cited for narcotics after traffic stop in Los Angeles. John Drew Barrymore and driver Anthony Fairbanks booked on same charge.
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Sato narrowly escapes Tokyo airport amid massive antiwar protests
Prime Minister Eisaku Sato left Tokyo for Washington under heavy police guard after 15,000 officers ringed Narita Airport. Demonstrators clashed with police, with 1,893 arrests in Tokyo and 167 elsewhere, as authorities mobilized 25,000 officers and halted almost all activity. The trip aims to discuss Okinawa’s return to Japan and U.S. base issues.
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Apollo 12 faces long radio blackout near moon
SPACE CENTER Houston UPI reports one of the longest radio blackout periods in manned spaceflight as Apollo 12 crew Conrad Bean and Gordon disappear behind the moon. Ground controllers lose contact at 10:36 p.m. EST and the crew remains isolated for a critical engine burn and lunar orbit insertion planned to secure safe return.
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Moon mission embroidery sparks church craft pledge
Mrs S Milo Keathley says astronaut Alan L Bean inspired a 14 by 18 inch crowel of Christian symbols to be taken to the moon and given to Clear Lake Methodist Church. Charles Pete Conrad plans remarks on moon walk at 6 09 am EST, words likely to join history alongside Armstrongs famous quote.
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Fort Worth natives Bean and Griffin share rival roots
UPI notes astronaut Alan L. Bean and Apollo 12 Flight Director Gerald D. Griffin are both Fort Worth Texas natives but attended rival high schools and different universities. Bean praises Griffin as a capable Aggie who knows his stuff.
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