Apollo 13 Debriefing Begins In Houston
Apollo 13 astronauts James Lovell Fred Haise and John Swigert prepare to brief specialists in Houston about the oxygen tank explosion that aborted the moon mission. They will meet Apollo 13 review board head Thomas Cortright and discuss the investigation with Space Center officials before the Tuesday session.
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Teamsters Strike Sparks Communist Allegations in Cleveland
In Cleveland 6000 truck drivers have been idle since April 1, crippling 13000 additional workers. William Presser accuses Communists of backing Local 407 dissidents in a split with the Fraternal Association of Steel Haulers over a national contract. Two Akron Teamsters were arrested after a 30 truck convoy was shot at near Ashland on I-71 injuring six trucks.
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Nixon to Outline Vietnam Withdrawal Plans on TV Tonight
President Nixon will speak at 9 p.m. EST in a 10 to 15 minute update addressing troop withdrawals from South Vietnam and may hint at new moves. Officials caution against predicting a new peace negotiator and note Cambodia’s arms requests and possible Geneva talks are under study.
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Middletown Area Weather Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Forecast for Middletown and vicinity calls for clear skies with 60s to 70s today. Tonight clouds and upper 40s lows. Tuesday sunny with highs in the upper 60s to lower 70s, Tuesday night lower 50s. Yesterday's high 66 and low 50, rain total .98 inch last night.
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Castro reports U S invasion of Cuba with deadly clash
Fidel Castro said a mercenary invasion from the United States landed on Cuba’s east coast near Baracoa, April 17, killing six Cubans and wounding others. Two mercenaries were killed and a prisoner captured as a search for attackers continued.
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U.S. Troop Levels Reach Three-Year Low in Vietnam
Saigon reports American strength at 425000 last week, the lowest since 1967, following Nixon withdrawals to 434000. Five American helicopters shot down, four killed, six wounded. Enemy rocket and mortar attacks fall to about 25 in 24 hours, with 1 American wounded. Civilians harmed in scattered terror strikes. light ground fighting ongoing with several dozen casualties overall.
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Nixon Escalating Laos War Revealed In Senate Testimony
Senate hearings released a censored transcript showing the Nixon administration expanding the covert Laos conflict while signaling a reduced Vietnam role. About 200 Americans were killed in Laos 1962 to 1969 with around 200 more missing or prisoners. Col Tyrell testified U.S. air strikes in Laos rose about 100 percent after a Laotian request led by Gen. Vang Pao.
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Ohio students protest high university fees at statehouse
About 1,000 students marching on the Ohio Statehouse denounced state administration and the Ohio Board of Regents. Speakers backed education aid, tax reform, and fee freezes while backing Democratic candidates and urging cost sharing between state and federal governments.
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Leonard Tate
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Cambodian Army Prepares Big Push on Suang Front
Cambodian forces move four battalions toward Suang, 18 miles southeast of Phnom Penh, to dislodge a Viet Cong group occupying the town. A spotter plane and updated Viet Cong strength are reported as combat risk rises near the Bassac River.
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Blackmun Takes Stand Against Death Penalty
In a weekend interview with the Associated Press Judge Harry A. Blackmun voiced personal views against the death penalty and warned it could stun Senate debate. He noted he would not be surprised if the Supreme Court overturns capital punishment as cruel in a future decision.
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