Countdown Begins For Sunday Apollo 14 Launch
The countdown starts at 9 a.m. EST for Sunday’s Apollo 14 launch at Cape Kennedy. Astronauts Alan Shepard Stuart Roosa and Edgar Mitchell seek final preflight clearance while in two weeks of isolation. backup commander Eugene Cernan’s helicopter crash disrupted prep but other work proceeds. two satellites Intelsat 4 and a military craft loom as excitement builds at the moonport.
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Guinea Condemns 92 to Death in People's Court Trial
In Conakry Guinea a Revolutionary Court convicted 92 Guineans of attempting to overthrow the government. Sixty death sentences were issued in custody with others in absentia while 72 defendants received life terms including an archbishop and two West Germans.
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Muskie gains via Kennedy defeat aid says Young
Former U S senator Stephen M Young says Kennedy loss for Senate majority whip helps Muskie’s presidential hopes. Young notes Robert Byrd is a sharp, vote counting fellow who favors Democrats and keeps track of I O U favors. He recalls Byrd calling in courtesies for upcoming matters.
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Madalyn O'Hair Attacks Atheists In Cleveland Speech
Madalyn Murray O'Hair said she dislikes atheists because they are gutless and do not fight for rights. She spoke before the Cleveland Ethical Society and plans a New York trip to argue equal time on radio and TV. She warned that after this decade atheists may be repressed as America grows more religious.
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Truman Placed on Special Liquid Diet for Tests
Former President Harry S Truman, 86, was put on a special liquid diet at Research Hospital to prepare for lower gastrointestinal tests. Doctors said his condition remained fair, with limited appetite and a restless night, while his wife Bess Truman stayed near at home in Independence, Missouri.
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Pearl Bailey Debuts Her One Hour ABC Variety Show
Pearl Bailey delivers a radiant Saturday night premiere as ABC TV launches her one hour series. Finkel directs a commanding performance with a standout dance number and songs including Make Me a Rainbow and Didn’t We with Louis Armstrong. Crosby and Armstrong supply seasoned showmanship enhancing Bailey’s presence. If ABC supports her, Bailey’s likable star power could sustain a strong run.
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Granny in Philadelphia Snatches Pocketbook Thief
Granny McGrath, posing as a harmless old lady, followed by two youths on a North Philadelphia street, grabbed her pocketbook after a 45 minute pursuit. She arrested the thieves with help from Patrolman James Porreca and Atlas the police dog, aided by stakeout unit officers.
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