Cosmonauts Safe After Docking Test in Space
Cosmonauts led by Col. Vladimir Shatalov returned to Earth after a two day test of docking equipment aboard Soyuz 10 and the uncrewed Salute station. Rukavishnikov said they were alive and well despite a near lake landing. Salute remains in orbit awaiting future use with Soyuz 11. The mission tested new docking collars and rendezvous gear as part of plans for an orbital space station.
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Moscow
Vladimir Shatalov
Earth
Shatalov
Nikolai Rukavishnikov
Soviet Central Asia
Soviet Union
United States
Karagarda
Supreme Court OKs Votes On Public Housing Veto
The Supreme Court, in a 5 to 3 decision, allowed states to let voters veto public housing projects. Justice Hugo L. Black wrote that a California 1950 amendment requiring majority voter endorsement does not target any race and ensures community voice. Justices Marshall Brenan and Blackmun dissented. Douglas did not participate.
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Hugo L. Black
California
Black
Warren E. Burger
John M. Harlan
Potter Stewart
Byron R. White
Thurgood Marshall
William J. Brenan Jr
Harry A. Blackmun
Blackmun
Burger
William 0. Douglas
Mandel Faces Ban on Property Seizure Powers
Governor Mandel ordered the secretary of economic and community development to disregard condemnation provisions in Maryland's housing authority. The 1970 law, struck down by referendum, was revived by a circuit court ruling. Mandel insists he will not bypass voters and seeks to protect citizens rights while avoiding use of eminent domain.
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Mandel
Annapolis
Marvin Mandel
Tts
Maryland
Edmund 8. Rovener
Department of Economic and Community Development
Drought Strains Frederick County as Fires Persist Amid Rain Shortage
Frederick County faces a dry week with no major rain in sight and a continuing open burning ban. Firefighters battled seven brushfires over the weekend as hundreds of acres burned across nearby West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Foresters warn conditions remain tinder dry, with a brisk northwesterly day forecast and highs in the mid 60s.
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Frederick County
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Maryland Department of Forests
Central Alarm
Gambrill State Park
Sideling Hill
Hancock
Garrett
Allegany
Washington
Frederick
Ft. Meade
Potomac River
Berkely County
W. Va
Cherry Run
Back Creek
Maryland congressman Byron runs daily for marathon
Washington AP Byron Goodloe Byron Maryland 6th District congressman and active marathon racer ran 10 miles daily and completed four of the last five Boston Marathons. He trained at the Naval Academy Field House and climbed a Maryland hill each day despite dog interruptions. He noted a deterrent would help after being bitten by a German Shepherd.
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Congress
Rep
Goodloe Byron
Maryland
Boston
Byron
U.S. Naval Academy
Maryland House of Delegates
Annapolis
Frederick
Willoughby
N J Turnpike Blocked by Antiwar Protesters
More than 1 000 protesters blocked the New Jersey Turnpike near Swedesboro forcing the closure of about 25 miles. The march began at 6 30 p m with 75 demonstrators sitting in the road chanting antiwar slogans. Reinforcements were called but police did not break up the demonstration as it continued for hours with a party like atmosphere and a bonfire in the southbound lane.
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Swedesboro
New Jersey Turnpike
Washington
Middle States accreditation process and team members named
The article outlines that accreditation covers the whole institution, not parts, with annual updates and a two year review cycle after substantial changes. It details how new units are evaluated separately and lists the visiting evaluation team members with their titles and affiliations.
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Middle States
Ber
Charles Guditus
Division of Educational Administration
Lehigh University
Bethlehem
Derek A. Barnes
Monmouth College
West Long Beach
Mary B. Barrett
Orange County Community College
Middletown
N.Y
Harold Bennett
State University of New York Agricultural and Technical College
Morrisville
N. Y
Robert A. Chapman
Corning Community College
Corning
Lois P. McAllister
Jefferson Community College
Watertown
Charles E. Rollins
Bucks County Community College
Newtown
Edith Rubino
National League For Nursing
Columbus Circle
Students Aid Ailing Roanoke Senior
Patrick Henry High School students and teachers in Roanoke contribute nearly $2,000 to help Wayne Sharp a 19 year old senior with a brain tumor and no medical insurance. He has been hospitalized for three weeks at Roanoke Memorial Hospital and will need extended care. His father died last November and the family previously ran a hamburger shop to make ends meet.
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Roanoke
Patrick Henry High School
Wayne Sharp
Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Sharp
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