Embarrassed by picture quality Schirra balks at space TV
Apollo 7 astronauts will appear on live TV from space despite command pilot Walter Schirra Jr. objections to the camera quality. The $4.2 million lightweight device offers inside or outside views but may produce jerky, blurred images. The telecast is set for 10 57 EDT with officials noting high public interest.
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Apollo 7 Crew Juggles Minor Problems Ahead of TV Debut
Apollo 7 astronauts Schirra Eisele and Cunningham report slight snags as they near a rendezvous with the S4B booster stage. They plan to test space television during a 10 minute transmission while continuing careful orbital maneuvers and rest periods aboard the Saturn 1B mission.
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Paul Haney
Apollo Control
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Haney
Space
Glynn Lunney
Weekend Miami Valley Weather Outlook
Fair and mild weather continues in the Miami Valley through the weekend. Tonight’s low around 60, with Sunday highs near 75 under generally clear skies.
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Fourteen Family Members Die In Wreck In Fresnillo
In Fresnillo Mexico fourteen family members were killed Friday when their truck crashed head on into a trailer truck injuring eight others seriously. The crash involved a single vehicle carrying relatives.
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Mexico
Panama Army Seizes Control After Bloodless Coup
Panamas leaders report National Guard in full control as Arnulfo Arias and his cabinet seek refuge in the Canal Zone. Lt. Col. Omar Torrijos and Maj. Boris Martinez claim support from young officers and discuss forming a junta or calling for elections while pro Arias broadcasts urge rally support.
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Boris Martinez
Chiriqui Province
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Republic of Panama
Marines Repel Sneak Attack Near Da Nang
Marines repelled a predawn assault about three miles northeast of the Thuong Duc Special Forces camp near Da Nang. Eight Marines were killed and 20 wounded as U S forces fought for hours against an unknown size North Vietnamese force attempting a surprise attack.
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Congress Heads For Finish Line
The House failed to reach a final adjournment Friday night as many members left for weekend campaigning. A token session is set for today with hopes to adjourn Monday. The Senate, which voted for sine die, aims to finalize Monday by concurring in the House vote. Major money bills completed include a 71.869 billion defense appropriation and a 1.75 billion foreign aid measure. Quorums fell as candidates campaigned ahead of the November 5 election.
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Coal Strike Continues as Negotiations Extend Past Tuesday
Sources say an end to the 80,000 member coal strike cannot come before Tuesday as negotiators press for a new contract. Talks may stretch through the weekend with about half striking since Sept 30 and the rest at contract expiration, affecting 22 states.
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Humphrey Cancels Cincinnati Stop Due to Flu
Hubert Humphrey missed a Cincinnati stop because of flu illness. His prepared remarks were read at the National Newspaper Association fall conference while John Gilligan spoke in his stead. The campaign continued with criticism of Richard Nixon on education.
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