Spacemen Conquer New Mountain On Moon Rover Ride
Apollo 15 astronauts David Scott and James Irwin spent six hours on the lunar surface driving the rover and collecting rocks near Falcon and Hadley Rille. They faced a nonfunctional front steering, covered about five miles, and planned a longer second excursion. Scott noted high oxygen use and energy costs, while Mission Control trimmed Sunday’s planned outing to six and a half hours.
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Steel unions agree to 24 hour delay in nationwide strike
Washington AP nine big steel firms and AFL CIO United Steelworkers agreed to a 24 hour postponement of a nationwide strike that could affect 350000 workers. The delay shifts the deadline to midnight Sunday as talks continue on a new industry wide contract. Union leaders cautioned remaining obstacles may affect a possible settlement or a strike.
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Moon rover ride thrills astronauts in desertlike lunar canyon
Apollo astronauts Scott and Irwin test a moon car in a rugged, canyoned lunar valley dubbed the Marsh of Decay. They report seven miles per hour uphill and 12 clicks downhill in a four hour debut, praising its maneuverability and the feel of open space.
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Apollo 15 crew rely on rover tracks to return to module
SPACE CENTER Houston AP There’s a complex guidance system for the Apollo 15 mission but astronaut David R Scott suggests a simple method. You just follow the tracks of the rover in the lunar dust back to the lunar module. The other system uses computer and a sundial.
Sickle Killer Still Sought
An unemployed garbage collector is sought on murder charges in two camp slayings on July 12 near Nevada City California. A murder warrant for Clarence Otis Smyth, 42, Auburn, is active after he disappeared July 22 following questioning about Donna Fitzhugh 28 Ontario Calif and John Simmons 29 Weimar. Nevada City Judge Verle Gray filed two counts of murder. Sheriff Wayne Brown issued a statewide bulletin.
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Voting rights suit urged for 19 year old Texans
The Houston office of the American Civil Liberties Union backs a court action to allow 19 year old Texans to register to vote in pending elections. The note appears in Inside Today's Odessa American with page references noted. The piece is part of a broader page listing with brief items on mini-summits and arts news.
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Lady Chisholm Eyes 1972 Presidential Run
Providence dispatch reports Representative Shirley Chisholm discusses potential 1972 presidential bid. She warns both parties must address changing national issues and stresses coalition support, noting concerns about unity across races and labor groups.
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The Quipster at the Bus Station
He stepped up to the counter at the bus station and asked if the next bus had left yet.
Southwestern Bell to raise operator calls in Texas Sept 1
Southwestern Bell Telephone Co will raise rates for operator assisted calls within Texas and lower direct distance dialing rates starting Sept. 1. A one minute initial rate replaces three minutes for night calls and new day evening night and weekend periods are set. Net after tax revenues are expected to rise by seven million dollars.
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Hairy Giants in Malaysian Jungles Reported by Explorers
Two American explorers Harold Stephens and Kurt Rolfs photographed and described large hair-heeled manlike beings in the Endau river area of Johore Malaysia. They cite aborigine accounts and early reports dating to 1870, noting footprints and a consistent description of two to eight foot tall creatures that appear hungry for companionship.
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Lunar Timetable for Apollo 5 TV Coverage
New York AP reports broadcast times for the Apollo 5 mission on Sunday EDT. CBS covers lunar status reports from 6:30 to 9:00 am with lunar excursion segments at 9:55, 10:55 and 11:55 am and a 12 pm summary. NBC airs 6:30 to 9:00 am lunar excursion and status updates at 9:55 and 10:55 am, with a 11:55 am summary.
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Showers Hit Odessa as Rain Prolongs Across Area
Heavy showers that began as a light sprinkle near 1:30 pm spread into Odessa by late Saturday night, with Hobbs New Mexico receiving about 1.5 inches earlier. By 9:30 pm Seminole reported 0.95 inches and Andrews a moderate shower. Forecasts note a 20 percent chance of more showers today and Monday. A National Weather Service spokesman cited an abnormal northeast circulation as a cause, calling conditions unstable. Temperatures rose slowly across Texas Saturday.
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