Scientist Schmitt Selected For Apollo 17 Moon Mission
NASA named Dr. Harrison H. Schmitt, a Harvard-trained geologist and Apollo 15 backup lunar module pilot, as part of the Apollo 17 crew led by Navy Captain Eugene A. Cernan. The choice reflects scientific input over pilot-dominant selections, with Descartes region exploration planned for Apollo 16 successors and Schmitt joining mission veteran crews amid ongoing Space Agency discussions. Backup pilots from Apollo 15 and shifting plans for Apollo 14 era crews underscore the tension between science and piloting experience in NASA’s moon program.
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States Vie for Space Shuttle Home Bases in Costly Plan
Washington reports 73 sites across 20 states seek a first home for NASA's envisioned space shuttle, with Cape Kennedy Florida favored by lawmakers despite a wide field. The program aims at 100 flights, reusable components, and costs running from six to ten billion dollars, potentially lowering orbital prices from heavy launch costs to about seventy dollars per pound.
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Wallace to Order Reopening Black Schools in Freedo m Basis
Gov Wallace signals action to reopen one or more all black schools shuttered by federal court orders, citing a freedom of choice approach. Civil Rights Commission warns Nixon policy undercuts desegregation efforts as tensions rise in broader school desegregation debates.
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Fuel Dump May Have Collapsed Apollo Chute
Apollo 14 recovery notes reveal one parachute collapsed during splashdown over the Pacific north of Hawaii. The failure, linked to jettisoned oxidizer, caused a faster than usual descent but did not harm the astronauts. Authorities warn another collapse could have crushed the craft on impact.
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Apollo 11 commander David Scott injuries fingernails noted
Apollo 11 commander David R. Scott showed damaged fingernails during a news conference at the Manned Spacecraft Center in Houston. The injury occurred during the moon exploration.
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Audrain 4 H Horse Show Winners at Wednesday event
Winners crowned in Audrain 4 H Fair horse show as contestants eye district 44H event in Centralia Arena on Aug 28. Pre-registration due by Aug 20 to Mrs Shirley Duff Centralia Rte 2. Julie England and Eric Johnson among top placers across multiple classes.
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White Mule Power At Missouri State Fair Display
SEDALIA Mo AP A rare pair of white mules from the Jefferson City Church prison farm will power antique farm machinery at the Missouri State Fair August 2 to 29. The 1300 pound animals pull a long beam driving a hay baler and a sorghum molasses mill, part of a nine day free display for the fairs 69th edition and Missouri's 150th anniversary. The molasses process runs to completion for sampling, despite regulatory delays from the State Department of Agriculture.
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Rock Bottom Price Surplus Crops Feared in 1971 Outlook
August reports show a record 200 million tons of feed grain including over 5.3 billion bushels of corn, signaling potential large carryover. USDA economists warn a 60 million ton surplus could loom for 1971-72, with a summary feed situation report due Aug 23.
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Eye Surgery Helps Ella Fitzgerald Recover Vision
Boston AP reports jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, 53, is likely to regain useful vision after cataract surgery in both eyes at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. She will be discharged today and fly to Los Angeles to rest, after entering the hospital on July 40 following eye trouble in Nice. The left eye cataract was removed in Boston, the right eye cataract had been removed earlier, and she also received treatment for hemorrhage in part of the right eye.
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$13 Million Job Funds To Me Cities
Washington AP Missouri cities receive 13.51 million and Kansas cities 6.84 million under the Emergency Employment Act. Labor Department allotted 600 million to 700 cities. total act aims 1 billion to create about 130000 jobs. Vietnam veterans have special consideration. public service jobs in fire police health education parks and pollution control. $250 million earmarked for programs in high unemployment areas. distribution to be announced soon.
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Men Charged With St Louis Kidnap
SPRINGFIELD IL AP Two men were arrested by State Police and charged with kidnaping a St. Louis woman. Ronnie Frost 26 of Fort Smith Ark and Ellis Allison 29 of Bristol Tenn were held for arraignment on a federal kidnaping charge after the woman escaped during a gasoline stop on U S 66 east of Litchfield. They were also charged with aggravated battery.
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Mexico Ledger Publication Rates and Hours
Mexico Ledger lists publication details including daily except Sundays, office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday and 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays, and subscription pricing for various regions and durations as well as military rates. The paper is mailed from 300 N. Washington St., Mexico, Missouri 65265.
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Army investigates plan to strike field hospital in Cambodia
Former Army officer Greg Hayward testified that General Ellis Williamson planned an artillery strike on a Communist field hospital in Cambodia if Firebase Diamond faced enemy attack. The Army CID interviewed him and others connected to Williamson.
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Colombo Rally Sparks Hope After Coma Reports
Ailing mob figure Joseph Colombo Sr. in a coma for 47 days showing slight improvement and possible transfer to a private hospital. In Missouri, Amish farmer Alvin Holhstedler, 55, was killed by four bullets on his Mountain View area farm. body found by his daughter Mary.
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City Ballot Proposed For Sept 14 With Tax and Fluoridation
A proposed city ballot set for September 14 includes a 1 cent sales tax and a question on fluoridating the city water. The plan aims to fund municipal needs and improve public health through dental fluoride.
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