17 Apr 1972
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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1972
Page
1
The National Weather Service in Minneapolis states the object seen above the moon is Venus, not the Apollo 16 spacecraft, clarifying yesterday's eyewitness report and easing confusion about the celestial event.
Snow flurries and rain showers are forecast for the northern and central Rockies with snow likely in eastern North Dakota and rain spreading through northern Minnesota to Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Cold in the north, mild along the Gulf Coast, Mississippi Valley, and Southeast with varied daily highs.
April 17 1972 notices record deaths for John Mitses 77 of 321 Boyles Ave Charles B Shaffer 71 of Volant RD 2 Mrs James H Thompson 60 of 129 Decker Drive William H Bauder 75 of 1915 W Washington St Carl J Carlson 90 of 2120 Brighton Road Ellwood City The Rev Robert E Ellenberger 78 of 1323 East Washington St Mrs Norman McHattie 66 of 1129 Old Princeton Road.
Apollo 16 nears the moon as engineers probe shredded insulating coating on the lunar lander Orion. Commander Young and crewmates Mattingly and Duke report white particles and a possible venting in early analysis, while mission planners prepare for a possible midweek landing in the moon's highlands.
U S war planes left Haiphong in flames visible 100 miles out to sea and shot down three MIG21 fighters near Hanoi. The strikes targeted Haiphong and Hanoi with reports of B52s and F4 Phantoms, while U S crews suffered several losses and Hanoi Radio claimed many U S planes downed.
Mayor Rogan appeals to the state to obtain funds for cleanup and overtime after heavy rains washed out streets and scattered debris. City crews repaired and rewashed Car Street, while Liberty Street remains flooded. Pa. 18 rerouted over Lafayette Street.
John Mitsos 77 of 321 Boyles Ave died at 10 40 a m in Cleveland Clinic after a brief illness. Born April 13 1895 in Agalianos Greece he founded and partnered in Coney Island Restaurant for 50 years. He is survived by his wife Eva daughter Alice Gianakos son Chris J Mitsos a sister in Greece and four grandchildren. Services Wednesday 1 p m at St George Greek Orthodox Church with burial in Graceland Cemetery. Friends may call at William G Tanner Mortuary today 7 9 p m and tomorrow 2 4 and 7 9 p m.
North Vietnam backs new private talks once Nixon ends bombing and resumes weekly discussions. Le Duc Tho would travel to Paris immediately, with Xuan Thuy warning of retaliation to any invasion and indicating readiness to meet under the right conditions. Separate item notes Gov. George Wallace will speak at the Civic Arena rally on Saturday in Pittsburgh.
Rep. Frank M. Clark told Teamsters Local 261 members he supported bombing Haiphong and pressuring North Vietnam. He opined on a possible no win policy and urged a swift end if victory is not possible. The event drew nearly 200 Teamsters from multiple counties with other speakers discussing pensions and worker benefits.
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