Mighty Saturn I Apollo Test Run Nears Launch
The Saturn I Apollo test mission aims at 11 30 p m for a 93 minute flight to validate the moon program with three astronauts set for a December voyage up to 14 days If successful it paves the 1968 manned lunar landing push. The Soviet Union meanwhile launched an unmanned lunar mission Luna 11 with a soft landing earlier, and Lunar Orbiter pictures aid potential landing sites. The Apollo crew for first earth orbit includes Grissom White and Chaffee aboard a 28 ton craft, to reach 706 miles altitude before reentry. Launch delayed four minutes due to teletype signal issues.
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Defense Bill Fight Over Reserve Callup Faces House
The House opens a clash over adding to a defense appropriation bill authority for the President to call up Reserves for active duty without an emergency declaration. The Senate provision allows units to be summoned up to 24 months, sparking opposition from Guard and Reserve groups.
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Rivers of Firemark North Viet Nam Air War
American warplanes carried 146 raids on North Viet Nam the heaviest of the conflict to date. Marines clashed with Viet Cong as Leathernecks reported 188 enemy killed in two new operations. 1st Infantry Division units fought a reinforced Viet Cong company 20 miles north of Saigon amid ongoing buildup toward 350 thousand to 400 thousand by year end. Oil depots suffered damage in several strikes along the southern flank and near the DMZ.
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da Nang
War Updates Report Air Force Navy and Marines Actions
The report notes 71 Air Force missions 68 Navy flights and seven Marine sorties. Ground fighting 90 miles from Saigon involved the 1st Infantry Division with reinforcements and heavy contact early today. Later Marine losses and enemy casualties are cited with Da Nang and Da Nang area actions.
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Faith Hurricane Dodging Bombing Plans Of Weatherman
Faith the hurricane moved west toward the Leeward Islands as forecasters warned of dangerous winds and high seas. Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands looked to be placed under watches with evacuation urged for flood-prone coastal areas. Scientists planned to release silver iodide to weaken Faith if it enters the testing area.
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U S Combat Toll Lower
The U S military command announced 91 American servicemen were killed in Vietnam last week, 10 fewer than the prior week, with 425 wounded and eight missing or captured. Since January 1, 2,954 Americans have died in the war.
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Weather Outlook With Cool Nights and Warm Weekend
The forecast calls for fair conditions and continued cool tonight with a low in the upper 50s. Saturday brings fair skies and warmer weather with yesterday’s high at 76 and a low near 34. This morning at 11 a.m. the temperature was 70.
Harlem rally echoes for Black Power message
About 500 youths gathered at Harlem's First Corinthian Baptist Church to hear speakers from the Black Power movement. Carmichael defended militant rhetoric and urged unified action while criticizing U.S. policy in Vietnam and urging economic self-help for Negroes, drawing loud applause and some audience tension.
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Chuckle He's the kind of friend you can depend on
A concise portrait highlights a dependable companion who stays close when needed, emphasizing loyalty and readiness. The line suggests a loyal, steady presence ready to help or listen without prompting.
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