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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1969
Page
1
NASA astronauts Stafford Young and Cernan guide Apollo 10 to a Pacific splashdown after an eight day mission. A midcourse burn fine tuned trajectory toward USS Princeton as they near Earth at 24 694 mph. They report the journey has proven unbelievable and look forward to homecoming and family reunions.
SAIGON AP The U S Command announced two new offensives in South Vietnam s northern province aimed at capturing or destroying enemy forces material and installations Since the drives began they have killed 142 North Vietnamese and 28 Americans have died with 134 wounded Operation Samar Plain began May 16 near Da Nang to relieve Tam Ky fighting and killed 113 NVA and 26 paratroopers while 102 paratroopers were wounded Operation Herkimer Mountain started May 9 near Khe Sanh and has yielded 29 NVA dead with 2 Americans killed and 32 wounded The command said 26 enemy rocket and mortar attacks Sunday night caused minimal damage and two American helicopters were shot down raising losses to 2 678 helicopters lost in the war
SAFI Morocco AP Thor Heyerdahl set out for America in his 15 ton papyrus craft Ra built of interlocking reeds with a wine red sail. He hopes to prove ancient Egyptian boats could reach the New World 5000 years ago while aiming for the Yucatan in three to four months. The boat relies on two 30 foot oars and a steering system yet untested by modern mariners.
James Foreman, 40, spokesman for black militants, explained the Black Manifesto in an AP interview. Foreman said the manifesto issued in April in Detroit is a direct attack on the U S government and one of its vulnerable spots the churches and synagogues.
Middletown enjoys a warm weekend with sunny skies. Tonight temperatures fall into the 40s. Tuesday forecasts call for fair and warm conditions with highs in the upper 60s to 70s. Yesterday reached 78 degrees, with this morning at 50.
Aboard USS Princeton seven Navy helicopters three Navy ships and three Air Force planes formed the splashdown reception group for Apollo 10. Arlington and Princeton held positions in the target area with Carpenter downrange for safety. Crew and equipment valued in the millions backed the recovery as mock pickups occurred in rougher weather than forecast. Lt. Thomas S. Nelson predicted scattered clouds 10 mph easterly wind and four to five foot seas. A 260 pound welcome home cake featuring Snoopy on his doghouse and a Saturn V rocket was prepared as final touches for the mission.
A witty line notes the egotist’s virtue lies in avoiding chatter about other people, delivering a dry jab at self-centered behavior.
Chicago public school teachers voted 9 776 to 585 to accept a one year contract ending a two day strike. It makes them the highest paid teachers in major U S cities, with starting pay 98400 annually and a 100 per month raise plus fringe benefits. No layoffs, smaller classes, and certification for full time substitutes after three years. Implementation hinges on state aid increases from the Illinois General Assembly.
Richard Tingler Jr., captured after a seven month manhunt, was brought to Columbus to face two murder charges. The 29 year old former department store clerk is charged with first degree murder for the October 20 holiday hold up killing of two teenage dairy store employees and is also accused in a September 16 Cleveland park killings. He was returned Saturday night by two city homicide detectives and scheduled for arraignment in Municipal Court.
Leonard Bernstein drew a standing ovation from about 2,000 as he conducted Beethoven's Mis on Solemnis to mark the 100th anniversary of the Vienna State Opera. The Vienna Philharmonic and the State Opera choir performed the Sunday concert attended by President Franz Jonas, Chancellor Josef Klaus, and other dignitaries.
Eldridge Cleaver, Black Panther leader wanted for parole violation in California, reportedly has been in Havana since last November. Cuban officials would not confirm. San Francisco Panther spokesman denies he is in Cuba. Cleaver, author of Soul on Ice, was imprisoned in 1958 and paroled in 1966. parole revoked last year. He was to surrender on November 27 but did not appear.
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