Moon Voyage Crew Returns to Okinawa Deck Cheerfully
Apollo 15 astronauts Scott Irwin and Worden arrived aboard the USS Okinawa after a Pacific splashdown. They spoke of a successful mission and thanked the crew, then underwent quick medical checks as recovery teams secured the capsule and cameras broadcast the scene.
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U S Forces Leave DMZ After Three Years of Guard Duty
The U S 1st Brigade South mechanized infantry of the 1st Cavalry Division wrapped up duty along the DMZ and is to be deactivated. Headquarters at Quang Tri base, about 15 miles south of the DMZ, marked the end of a three year deployment with roughly 5,000 men. Remaining forces shift responsibilities to the South Vietnamese 1st Infantry Division as the 1st of the 5th is reassigned and not all troops depart.
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Yearlong Gaza cease fire holds amid Suez Canal stalemate
Cairo AP reports the cease fire along the Suez Canal stands at 365 days with Egyptian and Israeli forces separated by 220 yards at Ismailia. Presidents Sadat and U S Rogers push for a clear U S stance as talks continue with Sisco visiting both sides.
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Chuckle About an Egotist Never Talking of Others
Witty remark notes the egotist’s vanity as a humorous trait. The quip implies self-absorption crowds out interest in others, delivering a concise social observation.
McCarthy Piecing Plans Deliberate Presidential Ploy
A look at Eugene McCarthy and whether he will run or push others into the 196? presidential race. The piece surveys his mind, methods, and possible strategy as he weighs the next move.
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Realign Dollar Ex Change Rates Urged by Congress Panel
A House Senate economic subcommittee proposes a realignment of dollar exchange rates among industrial nations to ease pressure on the currency. They urge IMF leadership on new rates, warn of potential crisis, and call for a unilateral option if needed. The report backs a broad program to improve the balance of payments, including price wage incomes policy and full employment, plus cash payments by NATO for Europe based forces totaling 1.8 billion dollars.
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Steel Industry Drag Sets 1971 Economic Tone
Government economists warn the steel sector will slow the economy and raise unemployment through December as the 30 percent three year wage pact and 8 percent steel price rise feed inflation. Railroads foresee higher freight rates while Nixon considers a price wage review board amid widespread industry impact.
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Cynthia Edgar Files Suit Over FBI Agent Status Quest
Cynthia Edgar chats with reporters outside district court before filing suit against the FBI for denied special agent status. The American Civil Liberties Union backs her case and that of Sandra Nemser of Denver, in Washington.
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Fausto Cleva Dies Directing Athens Orchestra
Fausto Cleva aged 69, longtime conductor of the New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, died Friday night of a heart attack while conducting the Athens state orchestra at an open air festival.
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Mostly sunny today and tomorrow with warm highs
The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies today and tomorrow with highs in the 80s and a low around 60 tonight. Rain chances are near zero, making for a near perfect two day period.
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