Nixon Reports to Congress on Apollo World Peace Claim
President Nixon briefing congressional leaders framed his globe trotting trip as proof the Apollo 11 mission united people across political systems. He cited Romania crowds and eight-country tour showing unity amid differing ideologies, urging peaceful coexistence without outside interference.
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New Delicacy Hippo Meat Featured At Food Show
New York AP reports at the 15th National Fancy Food and Confection Show 700 companies and 11 foreign nations showcased odd foods. A canned hippo delicacy described as slightly gamy is packaged in 434 ounce cans with sauce, yielding about 1,200 cans per hippo. Other notable displays included moon rocks candies, instant noodles from Japan, sukiyaki ready meals, and a New Zealand exhibit of eels and a fuzzy green fruit.
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Yank POWs Released by Hanoi Pacifist Says
From Hanoi the American pacifist Rennie Davis reports North Vietnam freed several captive pilots. He cites three released to mark Independence Day and details a plan for their escort to New York via Laos and Bangkok. Davis lists four other fliers who remain prisoners but in excellent condition.
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Nixon visit draws varied press across Europe
The Associated Press notes mixed coverage of President Nixon's Romania tour. Romanian outlets led with extensive coverage, Hungary gave detailed reports, while Polish and Soviet papers offered minimal attention and East German media ignored the trip. Pravda downplayed Romania yet urged allied caution, printing brief notes on Nixon's departure.
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Moonmen Nearing End Of Quarantine
Apollo 11 astronauts Armstrong Aldrin and Collins near the end of a 14 day quarantine as they review their lunar mission. Scientists open lunar rock samples noting three rock types including glassy clods formed by possible meteor impact. The crew plans an all day systems briefing and a film review ahead of an August news conference.
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Mariner 7 Nears Mars for Finest Pictures Yet
Pasadena AP reports Mariner 7 closes to 2,000 miles of Mars for ultra sharp photos. Scientists boast cameras work better than predecessors and plan to display 31 pictures 18 hours early, with five rapid showings and later replays after processing. Life search dampened by data from twin Mariner 6.
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Rioting In Belfast Injures Over 90 People
AP reports Belfast violence over the weekend injuring more than 90 as sectarian clashes spread. Government officials consider firm measures and potential British Army involvement while constabulary deploys 3,000 officers. Prime Minister Churchill-Clark tours crisis as protests flare in Ulster.
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Middletown Forecast Sees Sunshine and Stable Temps
The Middletown area will enjoy mostly sunny skies with little temperature change through Tuesday. Expected high temperatures are in the low to mid 90s, with tonight’s low around 60. Yesterday’s high reached 85 and this morning’s low was 59.
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House Tackles Touchy Surcharge
Washington AP The House moves to quickly pass a six month extension of the 10 percent surtax after Treasury says no problem with immediate action. The Senate approved the extension last Thursday and a June 30 vote kept the tax for current year. reform legislation awaits a later House vote.
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