Skylab Astronauts Report Historic Solar Flare From Sun
Skylab astronauts led by Paul J. Weitz observed a solar flare about 25 000 miles wide from the sun’s disk. The flare occurred as Charles Conrad and Joseph P. Kerwin prepared to return aboard the USS Ticonderoga. Ground observers and mission control tracked the eruption and transmitted television images of the event.
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UPS
Skylab
Kerwin
Alliseen
Earth
Weitz
Ana Greer
Slaie
Paul J. Weitz
Charles
Pete
Conrad
Joseph P. Kerwin
San Diego
Calif
Pacific Ocean
Russia
Seoon
Observatory
Explorer 49 Satellite Launch Near Cape Kennedy
Capsized text notes Explorer 49 launched from Cape Kennedy and reached an orbit above 650 miles. The 442 pound satellite will study deep space radio signals from pulsars nebulae and the sun, with ground controllers confirming a successful burn to enter lunar gravity and begin long term observation.
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Tronomy
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America
Moon
Jupiter
Peresenna Ae Peer
Space Agency
Goddard Space Flight Center
Government demands prior notice for HEW contacts with PRC liaison
HEW employees must obtain written approval before any contact with PRC liaison office or travel to China. The policy, issued June 4, aims to keep State Department informed of all personal or official dealings with Chinese officials. The memo requires listing intended contact and trip details and coordinating via the HEW international affairs office.
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UPI
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People's Republic of China
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
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China
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PRC
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Granville St. Austin
L Liaison
London
David Edge
Austin
Tangier
Edge
Army National Guard Launches Recruiting Drive in Texas
Texas Guardsmen launch a concentrated recruiting program titled The Guard Belongs to boost enlistments in Co A 2nd Bn 142nd Infantry. Local resource teacher Dennis Friedrich, activated 50 days, seeks former servicemen while 1st Sgt Jim Ashlock notes authorized strength around 175 enlisted men. Draft ended, making recruitment tougher as reserves become the main option.
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