Apollo 9 tunes orbit for safer lunar module rescue
Apollo 9 astronauts James McDivitt David Scott and Russell Schweickart fired the spacecraft engine for almost two minutes raising orbit high point to 221 miles and low point to 123 miles. The burn aimed to shed 7355 pounds to ease maneuverability and test autopilot handling wobble amid planned risky boosts. They woke early 530 a.m. EST and prepared for a day of lab work and a 10 day mission while nose to nose with the lunar module dubbed gumdrop and spider.
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Alberta oil access dispute reaches U S commerce board
Clark Oil and Refining Corp of Wisconsin files a complaint with the U S Interstate Commerce Commission alleging Canada’s understanding to grant Western Canada crude oil access to Chicago violates federal law by delaying Alberta oil delivery until 1970. The issue follows disclosure by Canada and U S Interior Department of the plan to let Transprovincial Pipeline tap Chicago market. Western Canada oil shipped east of the Rockies exceeded the 280000 barrel daily limit last year.
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Red tanks repulsed in central highlands clash
North Vietnam pressed a column of Soviet light PT-76 tanks into South Vietnam, but American bombers destroyed at least two tanks and three other armored vehicles. The rest retreated toward Cambodia or Laos. Reconnaissance identified the armor as PT-76s, with earlier reports noting T-34-85s.
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Kiesinger Flies In as East Berlin Closes Autobahn
East Germany closed the autobahn between Berlin and West Germany during West German Chancellor Kiesinger’s arrival for the presidential election. Police lined the West Berlin fair grounds as wary authorities prepared for demonstrations while Soviet threats loomed over air corridors and access routes.
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Millions protest Sino-Soviet clash across China
Reuters reports massive anti-Soviet demonstrations across China in response to a Sino-Soviet border clash on the Ussuri River. Chinese and Soviet troops fought Sunday near a disputed island near Vladivostok, prompting large protests at the Soviet Embassy and in major cities.
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Alberta Tory warns Trudeau on oil policy with US
Alberta opposition leader Peter Lougheed urged Prime Minister Trudeau to press the oil issue with the United States president and to assert Alberta's needs in oil exports. He noted a federal agreement limiting growth of exports to 26 000 barrels daily for 1967 to 1971 and called for Alberta to have a stronger hand in market strategy.
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Alberta Undefeated After 14 8 Curling Victory
Defending Canadian curling champion Alberta remained unbeaten after a 14 to 8 win over New Brunswick in round three. In Saigon a gunman on a motorbike killed Pham Anh, vice president of Saigon University’s medical college, near the city. Ottawa reported foreign exchange reserves at 2.8121 billion dollars at February end, down from 2.8645 billion in January.
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Montreal arrest ends bomb scare in downtown flat
Police in Montreal arrested a 25 year old Canadian in a dawn raid on a top floor flat where three live bombs 200 sticks of dynamite and 100 detonators were found plus a partially completed fourth device One bomb was booby trapped prompting evacuation of about 30 residents Bomb making literature and FLQ material were recovered with authorities saying more arrests could follow
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Spaniards flee Guinea after anti-Spanish riots in Bata
About 264 Spanish refugees, mostly women and children, arrived in Madrid after Guinea’s anti-Spanish riots began in Bata on Africa’s West coast. A Spanish policeman reported fatalities and injuries when Guinean troops fired during the protest.
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Fishermen Rescued From Ice Floes Near Windsor
At least 99 ice fishermen stranded on lakes Erie and St Clair were rescued Monday by helicopters from Selfridge Air Base and six private ice boats. No injuries reported. Forty-one men were plucked from a floe eight miles long near Point Pelee while sixty from a five acre floe in Anchor Bay were aided by boats with wheels for ice travel.
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Sirhan admits assassination in Kennedy case
Sirhan B. Sirhan testified he killed Senator Robert F. Kennedy in a quiet voice on Monday. He described his early life with defense lawyer Grant Cooper and reflected on his 1948 Jerusalem flight, while colleagues argued he is a victim of tragedy rather than a criminal.
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