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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1977
Page
2
Joe Engle and Dick Truly depart the space shuttle Enterprise at Edwards AFB California following a piggyback flight atop a Boeing 747. The shallow nosedive maneuver aims toward future independent shuttle flights and landings.
NASA test crews hailed the 63 minute flight as near free flight with Enterprise atop a 747. A minor auxiliary power unit issue surfaced after a 6000 foot dive over the Mojave desert, delaying plans for a third piggyback test. Astronauts Joe Engle and Dick Truly were aboard.
Police in New York add 10 detectives to the existing 50 as the city wages a large manhunt for the .44 caliber killer. The hunt has cost over $1 million and canvases 2 000 agencies and businesses for information on the weapon. The New York Daily News posts a $10 000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
Seven British Protestant theologians challenge Jesus as the son of God in The Myth of God Incarnate edited by John Hick. They argue early references to incarnation are poetic and arose from pagan and Jewish traditions. The work, due Friday, aims for a gentle, responsible presentation of the view.
A Gulf Air jet from London to Muscat with 68 aboard was hijacked by a man with two hand grenades who surrendered after landing in Doha Qatar. The hijacker sought 500000 riyals and was believed to be an Arab. all occupants were reported safe.
London hosts a Common Market summit with nine member nations led by heads of state and foreign ministers. The talks focus on stubborn recession and youth unemployment after past world and regional summits.
Robert Charles Payne of 3706 Lafayette St Monroe wins the national speak up contest at the Jaycees convention in Seattle after competing against 48 state winners. Payne represented West Monroe Jaycees and was the state winner in the competition with extemporaneous speaking on two occasions.
Monroe senior citizens plan their monthly birthday party at the Benoit Recreation Center 1700 Oaklawn Dr Thursday afternoon events include cards bingo and a birthday portion around 3 30 p m The gathering starts at 1 30 p m and features community socializing for area seniors.
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