Lunar Orbiter 4 Heads Toward Moon for Wide Mapping
Lunar Orbiter 4, with systems nominal, lifts off from Kennedy Space Center at 5 25 p m CDT aboard a Atlas Agena rocket for a 49000 mile journey to photograph more than 90 percent of the lunar surface from an oval high-altitude path. Cameras will capture broad mappings rather than close landing-site shots as Orbiters 1 did.
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Lunar Orbiter 4
Orbiters 1
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Texas coast area drenched by heavy May rains
A weak cold front and slow moving system brought thunderstorms and heavy rain to the lower Texas coast and South Plains. Up to six inches fell in some areas while forecasts called for isolated showers and cooler temperatures into Saturday.
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Dave Knapp
Q Journal
Sering
Rockies
New England
Texas
Nebraska
Wyoming
Minnesota
South Dakota
South Plains
Governor blasts Senate budget as woefully inadequate
Gov. John Connally denounces the Senate Finance Committee budget of 1968 at 2.4 billion dollars as woefully inadequate. He notes a 19.8 million deficit and criticizes teacher pay rises funded by shifting funds, urging restraint in essential services.
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Austin
Senate Finance Committee
John Connally
General Revenue Fund
Connilly
Senate
Connally
Sen. A. M. Aikin Jr
Paris
Robert Verto
Ter
Calvert
Comptroller
Heatly
Paducal
Ehad
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Atten
Crawford Martin
Martin
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Sfmit
Zoning Approvals Include Drive In Center Plans
City planning commission approved several zoning changes including a drive in site near a new shopping center on HK Street and adjustments for adjacent plots. Conditions require setback distances and a sign plan. one case for Weeks on Strep between toilets and Know ville Avenues drew scrutiny. decision notes unknown page citation.
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Cately
e-Journal
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50Th St
Quaker Ave
Knowville
Ronnie Mee
Jrommission
Alljieast
Frorth Street
Teast
Mocks
Honatty Stand
Belkmart Aves
Pers
Bilan Wei
Sputnik lens trained on U S bases revealed in orbit photos
The article reports Dr. Charles S. Sheldon stating former Soviet Premier Khrushchev offered to show the United States pictures of U S military bases from orbiting Soviet spacecraft in exchange for favors. He notes no details on favors or American response, and discusses Soviet space program prospects and recent space mishaps.
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Tlanta
Nékite Krushchov
United States
Charles S. Sheldon
Washington
America Institute of Astronautics and Aeronautics
Bat Sheldon
National Pace Council
Khrushchev
Sheldon
Council
Witspee
Library of Consoss
Nurih
Cos Monaut Valadimi M. Kos Mares
Oman
Prayer Text Meditation Excerpt From A Morning Reader
A brief religious meditation asks for divine protection for the innocent and relief for the distressed. It prays for awakening of the guilty, healing of the sick, forgiveness of sins, and guidance for readers. The fragment reflects a devotional reader's tone.
McNamara Eyes Light Antimissile System As Option
U S officials say Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara considers a light type antimissile defense costing 3 to 5 billion dollars as the only worthy option if needed. He has not ruled out a Nike X thin defense to guard offensive missiles, while the Joint Chiefs push for a full 10 billion Nike X system for broad city protection. Relations between McNamara and civilian defense leaders remain close as they exchange views daily. Page 10.
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Kob Horton
Ashington
U. S
Sec. of Defense
Robert
McNamara
China
Farle G. Wheeler
Chaiman
Joint Chiefs of Stitt
Congress
McNamiara
Med
United States
Wall Street Record Deal Aids Surge
A block of Sperry Rand stock traded for 18 007 200 in New York in the Tarzest single transaction. The deal boosted market volume and the Dow closed up 3.38 at 901.95. The industrial average had lately crossed 800 and this marked the first close above that level in weeks.
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NEW York
Sperry Rand Corp
Fireman backs pro Vietnam rally plan in New York area
Fire captain Ray Gimmler without organization raises a May 1 protest aimed at showing support for soldiers in Vietnam. Volunteers man phones and spread word from East Rockaway as he seeks 50 000 or more participants. He stresses the event is not a endorsement of policy but a morale boost for the troops.
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Associated Prose
New York Ciy
Fig Barnes
An Ane
Ray Gimmler
Gimmler
East Rockaway
Giaimier
Thursby
Johnson
Vietna
Gimtmler
Sco
Vietnamese Air War Rises as Olds Achieves Double MIG Kill
U S air forces report seven dogfights with Communist MIGs near Hanoi as Col Robin Olds becomes the first double MIG killer of the Vietnam War. He downed a MIG21 while other Phantom pilots supported strikes on Hanoi power transmission sites. Ground fighting continues around Hill 881 North with heavy casualties on both sides and renewed bombardment near Khe Sanh.
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Kho Sanh
South Vietnam
Marine Regiment
Ing
Hanoi
Air Force
Robin Olds
U.S
Handsterner
Olds
Elli Rosines
Manat
Med Paver
Washington, D.C
North Vietnam
Kha Sanh
Ait
Vietnam
New Rugged Cold Virus Class Emerges Across Humans
Government scientists report evidence of a new tough group of cold viruses. Six novel types were isolated from humans with severe colds, resembling parainfluenza viruses, teardrop shaped, possibly causing many winter illnesses. Researchers from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases published in a major journal.
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Frank Car
Wauisutes Sap
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Man
National Academy of Sole
Downtown Sherwood Building Additions Tied to Bell Contracts
Southwestern Bell announces $500000 contracts for a Sherwood Building expansion at 103 Main St. Work to start in June with completion expected later in the year. Projects include a fifth floor addition and new DPD equipment space, linking the Sherwood building with adjacent properties.
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Southwestern Bell Telesphone Company
Thursday
Nounced
Main St
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Ie Projet
Esfoor
Axl Sherwood
Whitcomb
DDN
Latigack
Weather outlook with scattered storms and windy periods
The forecast calls for a partly cloudy morning followed by a risk of thundershowers this afternoon and evening. Winds will be breezy to windy with a few storms likely. High near 88 degrees, with tonight staying warm and humid.
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