Apollo 9 Mission Highlights In Earth Orbit
Apollo 9 astronauts McDivitt Scott and Schweickart launch from Cape Kennedy on a 10 day earth orbit mission. They dock the lunar module with the command ship, test ascent and descent engines, perform space walks and extensive checks shaping future moon landing.
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Cape Kennedy, Fla
James A. McDivitt
David R. Scott
Russell L. Schweickart
McDivitt
Schweickart
LEM
Moon
Scott
Cape Kennedy
Fla
Air Force
Eugene Krantz
McDivitt Laughs At Wifes Feelings On Apollo 9 Mission
Apollo 9 commander James A. McDivitt joked that his wife thinks he is the world's greatest space pilot as the 36 story tall Saturn V rocket roared skyward from Cape Kennedy. The liftoff drew tens of thousands of spectators while Vice President Agnew and President Nixon issued remarks during the mission.
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James A. McDivitt
Atlantic
Cape Kennedy
Spiro T. Agnew
Washington
Nixon
McDivitt
Houston
Air Force Base
Maryland
White House
National Security Council
William P
Chuckle About Truth Telling and Memory
A brief wry line contrasts honesty with memory, noting that truth telling doesn't rely on remembering details. The remark playfully highlights the reliability and limits of memory in conveying facts.
Nixon Returns from Europe Trip with Emphasis on Trust
President Nixon arrives at Andrews Air Force Base after a eight day, 10 500 mile swing through Western Europe. He says the journey forged new trust with allied leaders and opened channels with the United States.
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Washington
Nixon
Europe
Andrews Air Force Base
United States
Air Force One
Rome
Russians Press West Berlin Air Corridors Challenge
The Soviet Union has confronted the Western Big Three with the most serious challenge to West Berlin’s flight corridors since the blockade airlift 20 years ago. West Berlin officials made an 11th hour bid to negotiate with East Germans as Mayor Klaus led the talks.
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Berlin
Soviet Union
West Berlin
Klaus
Schuetz
East Berlin
U.S
Moscow
East Germany
Australian Chief Of Staff Wilton to Visit United States
Gen Sir John Wilton chairman of Australia's armed services chiefs of staff committee will travel to the United States this month at the invitation of Gen Earle G Wheeler. Wilton leaves Australia Thursday and returns March 26.
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Canberra
Australia
Australian Armed Services Chiefs of Staff Committee
John Wilton
United States
Defense
Allen Fairhall
Wilton
U.S
Viet Cong shell strikes widen Saigon and towns in ninth offensive day
In Saigon and more than 30 allied bases, rockets hit civilian areas and a hospital ward as Viet Cong forces clash near the DMZ. At least 17 North Vietnamese and several Marines are reported killed or fatally wounded. civilians suffer dozens of injuries and extensive property damage.
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Saigon
U.S
Demilitarized Zone
Dmz
Chil
Dren’s
Pet Dog Kills Baby in Buffalo Crib Incident
One month old Susan Babiarz died after a pet German shepherd jumped into her crib. Medical exam says chest, back and arm scratches caused shock. Three brothers slept undisturbed. Mother found the dog in the crib. the shepherd and another pet were impounded for disposition decisions.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Susan Babiarz
Gabriel
Babiarz
Susan
Middletown Weather Forecast For Week Ahead
The forecast for Middletown and vicinity calls for clear cool conditions with tonight in the upper 20s and today in the upper 50s. Tuesday is expected to be similar with highs in the 50s and a frosty morning after yesterday's high of 41 and low of 22.
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Middletown
Concorde Tests Start After Maiden Flight
After a successful maiden flight the Concorde began a three year test program in southwest France. Wind and weather shortened the first test to 27 minutes with speeds under 350 mph. Chief pilot Andre Turcat said the aircraft behaved perfectly and officials called it a soaring triumph.
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Toulouse
France
Andre Turcat
Eisenhower Improves After Major Surgery Recovery
President Eisenhower’s condition shows improvement as doctors report effective medicine and his strong constitution helping fend off pneumonia during his post operative recovery.
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Eisenhower
Outlaw race tragedy spurs calls for track safety reform
At Covington Georgia Yellow River Drag Strip an outlaw fiberglass Camero weighing under 1000 pounds traveled about 180 mph and crashed into an embankment near the finish killing 11 spectators and wounding 46. Witnesses describe chaos as cars and debris struck fans and a racer walked away uninjured. Track owner to comment as officials weigh safety measures.
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Covington, Ga
Lester Maddox
Covington
Yellow River
Glass
Robert Clay
Alice Black
Atlanta
Jimmy Edwards
Sidney Castleberry Jr
Kennesaw
Huston Platt
S.R. Campbell
Rick Lynch
Memphis
Tenn
American Hot Rod Association
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