Apollo 1 remains packed for a decade long Virginia storage
The Apollo 1 wreckage is boxed and sealed for 10 years in a silver 40 by 24 by 19 foot container at Langley Research Center Hampton after a slow barge trip from Cape Kennedy. The container uses a nitrogen atmosphere to prevent corrosion and allows access for future investigation with proper protection.
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B52s Hit A Shau In 500-Ton Bombardment Blows
U S forces pounded the A Shau valley with about 500 tons of bombs in 24 hours in a record eight B52 raids. The strike aimed to disrupt Communist supply lines funneling through the valley near Da Nang as McNamara began a trip to Vietnam to assess troop needs pacification progress and general war conditions. The U S Marines also conducted a ground sweep southwest of Da Nang while Westmoreland sought more troops and intensified pacification.
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Enterprise Homecoming: World’s Largest Warship Returns
The 90 000 ton carrier Enterprise and 5 300 crew sail under the Golden Gate at 12 30 p m after seven months in Vietnam waters. Bands pom pom girls and fireboats celebrate as a 150 foot banner reads Welcome Home Enterprise. Nine air squadrons flew over 11 000 combat sorties from the ship.
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Soviets seek Latin support to salvage UN Middle East talks
At United Nations, the Soviet Union urges Latin American members to draft a compromise resolution from salvageable parts of rival Middle East proposals after the Assembly adjourned to seek a fruitful result. Israeli officials deny any decision to annex the Gaza Strip despite Dayan remarks. Morozov presses Latin Americans to draft a compromise in the stalled session.
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Partly Cloudy Tonight and Warm Friday Ahead
A forecast notes partly cloudy skies tonight with a low in the low 60s. Friday should be fair and a bit warmer with highs in the low 80s. Yesterday’s high reached 77 and overnight low was 60. today at 11 a.m. the temperature is 72.
Rebellion In The Congo May Be To Help Tshombe
Fighting rages on the Congo's eastern border as Mobutu declares a state of emergency and accuses Western mercenaries of aiding rebels. Believed to be linked to ex premier Tshombe, who was kidnaped to Algeria, mercenaries reportedly landed in Kisangani, Stanleyville and Bukavu. The Congo seeks Tshombe extradition to Kinshasa to face treason charges.
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Bukavu
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Moise Tshombe
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Tshombe
Katanga
Brussels
U. S
Truston F. Crigler
Washington
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Kinshasa
Algiers
Paul Revere and Avco Announce Merger
Paul Revere Corp directors approved a formal merger agreement with Avco Corp. The Avco board approved the deal last Friday. The merger will be presented to Avco stockholders at a special meeting scheduled for late September or early October.
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U.S. and S Vietnam Losses Fall in War Weekly Summary
The U S Command reports 161 Americans killed and 1 529 wounded in the week ending Saturday with 1 331 enemy killed, while South Vietnamese totals rise to 144 dead 466 wounded and 28 missing or captured. Missing or captured figures not released.
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Demilitarized Zone
FTC Targets Headache Remedy Ads for Deceptive Claims
The FTC proposes a rule banning ads that claim one nonprescription pain reliever works faster or stronger than others without proof of a significant difference. It says all brands are essentially equally effective and requires clear, conspicuous disclosure of the reason behind any equality claims.
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FTC
Saved Taxpayer Millions, McNamara Reports Pentagon Savings
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara says cost cutting saved 914 million dollars in military spending for the past fiscal year. He plans further savings of 590 million dollars from actions taken last year and promises to continue a five year drive against Pentagon waste. There must be waste somewhere in the 73 billion dollar budget, he said, and he will remove it.
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Washington
Robert S. McNamara
McNamara
Pentagon
Matron Voices New Year Resolve At Bridge Party
The matron at a bridge gathering declares a vow not to repeat gossip this year and urges guests to listen carefully the first time. The remark captures a light social moment reflecting etiquette and humor among attendees.
Israeli Torpedo Boats Attack U S S Liberty
Israeli torpedo boats and jets attacked the U S S Liberty off El Arish during the June 8 clash that killed 34 sailors and wounded about 75. Torpedo boat pilot Micha Limor recounts the raid and its traumatic aftermath in this Associated Press account.
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Associated Press
Liberty Acted Like Foe at Sea Near El Arish
An unidentified vessel 12 miles off El Arish sparked an emergency torpedo boat response on June 8. Planes conducted overflight and attack runs before the Lib erty, declining aid, resumed normal operations despite later reports of casualties from torpedoes.
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