U S Surveyor lands on Moon in first triumph for Apollo program
United States achieves a historic first as Surveyor 1 touches down on the lunar surface in the Sea of Storms. The 620 pound craft, filmed by Early Bird satellites, shows a stable, hard crust suitable for future landings. The touchdown at 2 17 37 am EDT marks a major stride for NASA's lunar exploration efforts.
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Pasadena
Calif
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Itronauts
United States
Surveyor
Cape Kennedy
Ballaguer Victory Claimed In Dominican Elections
In Santo Domingo conservative Joaquin Balaguer claimed a smashing victory over former President Juan Bosch in Dominican elections seen as opening a new chapter in the island nation. News reports from New York and Washington reflect mixed reactions on the political shift and the path to civilian rule in Saigon and Vietnam.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Joaquin Balaguer
Juan Bosch
Swimming Class Starts June 20 at Victory Park
Victory Park hosts two week summer swimming program for Mason County youngsters beginning June 20. Directed by Jim Pinkerton, classes run 9 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday, open to beginners. Contact Mrs. Winey at 843-4716 for details.
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Victory Park
Garman Winey
Jim Pinkerton
Mason County
Winey
New Approach To Study Of Cancer Causes Found
A Columbia University team disclosed two findings suggesting viruses may start cancer and trigger spread. They report virus like particles in healthy-appearing cells near prostate cancer cells, with these normal cells growing as rapidly as cancer cells.Further work aims to isolate the particles using electron microscopy to compare them with the Locke frog tumor virus.
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Chicago
Columbia University
John K. Lattimer
Cochairman
Department of Urology
New York
American Urological Association
Myron Tannenbaum
Lattimer
Locke
House Approves Home Rule Bill in Michigan
The Michigan House approved a county home rule bill by 78 to 29 after 16 months of debate and sent it to the Senate. The measure creates a path for counties to reorganize their government, limits county taxing power, and requires single member districts for elected charter bodies. It allows public referendums with 5 percent voter demand and governs county city service boundaries with city approval.
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Lansing
House
Senate
Michigan
Francis Beedon
County Board of Supervisors
County Charter Commission
Board of Supervisors
Michigan Senate rejects two election law changes
The Michigan Senate rejected two proposed changes on voting ballots and ballot imagery. One would place the U S Senate race atop the ballot. the other would ban living-person images in party vignettes. Both amendments failed on preliminary debate with under half the chamber present.
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Lansing
Senate
George Romney
Zolton Ferency
G. Mennen Williams
Detroit
Jerome Cavanagh
Edward Robinson
Dearborn
Politcal Party
Romney
GOP
Williams
Cavanagh
Robinson
Robert VanderLaan
Grand Rapids
VanderLaan
Michigan Manpower Study predicts population rise to 10.2 million
Detroit AP reports Battelle Institute and Michigan Employment Security Commission released Phase I of The Michigan Manpower Study. It forecasts Michigan population growing from 7.8 million in 1960 to 10.2 million in 1980, with unemployment at 4.3 percent and total employment rising to 3.9 million by 1980. Phase II due in November.
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Detroit
Michigan
Ohio
Michigan Employment Security Commission
Battelle Institute
Columbus
MESC
Malcolm Lovell Jr
Deadline set for township nominating petitions
Walhalla clerk Mrs. Bertelle Dodge notes June 14 as the deadline to file nominating petitions for township offices. The primary is August 2. Petitions require 1 to 4 percent of registered voters' signatures and must be filed by 4 p.m. June 14. Offices on ballot include supervisor, clerk, treasurer, one trustee, justice of the peace and four constables.
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Walhalla
Bertelle Dodge
Branch
Justice of Peace
Chuckles In Hollywood Reflect Mood On Psychiatrist Need
A light column notes that lacking a psychiatrist leads some to assume mental instability. It mulls social perception in Hollywood and the humorous angle of seeking professional help.
Picket Lines Parade Across Detroit and Flint Schools
AFL-CIO Michigan Federation of Teachers and Michigan Education Association walkouts shut 38 Detroit area schools serving about 24 500 students and forced closures in Flint and Crestwood Dearborn Heights. Officials report large teacher absences and several schools remain closed as negotiators seek talks.
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Associated Press
Michigan
Flint
Detroit
Afl-Cio Michigan Federation of Teachers
Taylor Township
Melvindale
North Dearborn Heights
Independent Michigan Education Association
Tom Hill
Afl-Cio Union
Detroit Area
Crestwood
Dearborn Heights
Crestwood Education Association
Ecorse
Hill
Maurice Frost
Gemini 9 Readies Friday Launch After Delays
Cape Kennedy, Florida AP report says NASA aims for a Friday 9 39 a.m. EDT liftoff for Gemini 9 with Thomas Stafford and Eugene Cernan aboard after two prior postponements. A faulty signal relay delayed the mission and questions linger about a shroud on the Augmented Target Docking Adapter. The mission may proceed with rendezvous drills and a 24 hour space walk if all systems cooperate.
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Gemini
Eugene Cernan
Thomas P. Stafford
Titan
Cape Kennedy
Fla
Air Force
Navy
Eugene A. Cernan
Earth
ATDA
Mason County Road Commission Meeting Details and Protests
At the Mason County Road Commission meeting a property owner along South Scottville Road protested sand dumping on their land and questioned the road shift westward. Officials said old road not centered on the section line will be corrected in new construction and the road’s past height will be lowered with a steeper slope to stay within the right of way. Pere Marquette township officials discussed the township road program and requested work on 6th street from US 31 to the railroad, resealing Lakeshore Drive, preparing for sealing Bradshaw Road next year, and double sealing Hesslund Road past Wadel’s. The Clerk-Secretary, Equipment Expense Accounting clerk, and Payroll clerk received permission to attend a Clerk-Accountant Seminar at Park Place Motor Inn in Traverse City on May 24 and 235. The seminar is for clerks and accountants of road commissions statewide and is the first of its kind, sponsored by the three Clerk associations and the County Road Association of Lansing.
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Scottville
Mason County Road Commission
Pere Marquette
6Th Street
US 31
Lakeshore Drive
Bradshaw Road
Hesslund Road
Wadel’s
Park Place Motor Inn
Traverse City
Three
Clerk’s Associations
County Road Association of
Lansing
Pentwater Secures Major Federal Sewer Grant
The Economic Development Administration confirmed approval of a second Pentwater sanitary sewer project with a 309 600 grant. Total federal aid reaches 401 600, 80 percent of a 552 000 project cost. Pentwater pays 110 400. The plan funds a new lagoon system to replace the condemned 1963 sewage plant and aging lines.
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The
Economic Development Administration
Erickson Returned Here on Grand Larceny Charge
Arthur William Erickson, 21, was brought back to Ludington from Petersburg Illinois by police and arraigned at Mason County Jail on grand larceny. He waived examination and is bound over to Circuit Court this term. Bond set at 5000 dollars for theft of radio equipment from Ludington Radio Shop.
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Arthur William Erickson
Ludington
Petersburg
Ill
Mason County
Erickson
Warmer Weather With Showers Forecast For Area
The forecast calls for warm, partly cloudy conditions this afternoon, turning cloudy tonight. Lows near 45 to 50. Friday brings higher temps around 70 with possible showers. Saturday looks mild with more showers. Official readings show a minimum 38 and maximum 65 in the past 24 hours.
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China
Fidel Castro
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Peking People’s Daily
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Washington
Johnson
South Viet Nam
Congress
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Hue
Great Lakes
Rye Funeral Home
Henry Akesson
Lloyd Sutter, W.M
Eagles
Harry Akesson
Hollywood
DOW Chemical
Afl-Cio
Frost
Genesee County
Flint School Board
Cernan
Wren
Lake Mich
County Road Commission
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Pentwater
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