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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1971
Page
1
The piece laments Alan B. Shepard Jr. as he returns to flight in the Apollo 14 era. It contrasts his earlier heroism with his quiet demeanor now, noting public nostalgia for his May 5 1961 moment and the lack of direct communication from him during mission orbit.
A voice asks Alan Shepard to share more personal reflections from space and his lunar mission. The piece notes his wealth and status, contrasts his quiet public persona with engineers in Mission Control, and recalls the $400 million spent to reach the moon while urging a plain message from the astronaut.
Apollo 14 mission shifted to a precise lunar approach with the crew aiming for a Fra Mauro landing. Alan Shepard Jr and Edgar Mitchell prepared to space walk if docking failed, as Stuart Roosa guided the command module to within 2,420 miles of the moon and prepared for orbit adjustments.
As the six month Suez cease fire nears expiry at midnight Friday both sides fortify. Israeli observers report Egypt has moved thousands of troops mortars heavy artillery hundreds of tanks antiaircraft batteries and other weaponry. Egypt seeks progress from U N envoy Gunnar V Jarring before extending the truce while Beirut observers expect de facto continuation.
In La Mesa a seven ex-con team now runs a 7-11 in a high crime area with five months of no robberies. They train staff on theft prevention, and one ex-con, Bob Ghareeb, became manager. The program, funded via U S Economic Opportunity Commission and Southland Corp, aims to deter crime with alert staff and better lighting.
Ohio penitentiary guards end an eight day walkout at the prison with a return to regular shifts starting 6 a.m. They waive harassment and will not be paid for off days but may make up lost pay through overtime. About 200 of 360 walked out over alleged missed overtime pay tied to sick leave benefits. Starting pay is $2.89 and max $3.45 per hour with pay scales set by the General Assembly.
A minister at a hippie wedding lightheartedly asks for a kiss between the couple after the ceremony. The line underscores a playful, relaxed tone and the informal atmosphere of the event.
Florida officials say they will stop actively promoting out of state retirees to move in. Senate leader Jerry Thomas states the state will not pursue growth at the expense of current residents. The state aims to limit promotional spending and ensure that new industry is environmentally clean. Authorities note retirees find Florida less inexpensive than promised.
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