Capa Captures D-Day Heliography With Trembling Hands
Famed photographer Robert Capa joined the first wave on Easy Red Beach on June 6, 1944. He describes the preinvasion mood, the cold sea, and the chaotic beach assault as he snapped through fear and bullets. Of 106 frames, only 10 survived the development process.
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Bush seeks DOE reports on Estes-Yarborough probe
UPI reports George Bush, GOP senatorial candidate, asked the Justice Department for its reports on the Billie Sol Estes gift to Senator Ralph Yarborough but has received no answer. He seeks a full chronology to inform voters in the November race.
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Ex-wrestler in pilot program for data processing jobs
Washington AP reports a former wrestler is training in an early federal program to oper ate data processing equipment. The Datatrol Corp trains 36 workers with a $49,043 Labor and Welfare Department grant under the Manpower Development and Training act. Trainees include a meat cutter librarian and grocery clerk. Executors say skilled data processors are in short supply while automation rises unemployment among unskilled workers. Those finishing the course can earn up to $525 monthly, with potential to reach $1,000 later with on the job experience.
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Britain Moves Troops as Race Tensions Rise in Guiana
British Guiana faces a surge of ethnic violence with 24 reported deaths after a four month conflict between Negro and East Indian groups. A British destroyer entered Georgetown harbor and two battalions were set for arrival, while Prime Minister Cheddi Jagan urged an end to the violence.
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Apollo To Make Debut Tuesday In Space Flight Test
CAPE KENNEDY The Saturn I I rocket will hurl a 4 ton unmanned Apollo spacecraft into earth orbit in a Tuesday launch to test the moonship design. countdown begins today with 250000 pounds of kerosene pumped into the first stage. Launch is set for 9 am EST Tuesday. The 190 foot, 565 ton booster is heavier than the previous Saturn I, and the Apollo ship will remain attached to the second stage in this test.
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Chile to Add Color Photos on Identity Documents
Color photographs will appear on Chilean identity documents to aid identification, according to a government announcement. The plan aims to improve accuracy and curb fraud in official records.
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