Armstrong Pulled Rank for First Moon Landing
Space Center reports that Neil Armstrong used the commander’s prerogative to become the first man on the moon. Former official Paul Haney says the lunar module pilot was originally planned to be first, but final plan approved by the Configuration Control Board. George Low confirms no change in plan, while noting rehearsals influenced the decision. The July 20 1969 landing and July 21 moonwalk were shaped by authority and training inputs.
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Paul Haney
Manned Spacecraft Center
Arm
Lstrong
Haney
George M. Low
Armstrong
Low
Eduard E. Aldrin Jr
Aldrin
Air Force
Michael Collins
Neil
Prince Charles weighs marrying a commoner in TV interview
London AP report notes Prince Charles, preparing for investiture as Prince of Wales, says he may seek an English or British wife rather than a royal from another family. He emphasizes selecting someone “pretty special” who could one day be queen, sparking national speculation about potential brides among notable names.
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London
Prince
Charles
Britain
Elizabeth II
Prince Philip
Prince of Wales
Odessa Police Probe 13 Theft Incidents
Police detectives investigated 13 thefts in Odessa on Friday. Victims include Mona Waggoner reporting four stolen hubcaps from a car in Eagle's Club lot, J W Spencer Jr noting a seven inch circular saw, Neil Smallwood reporting a lawn sprinkler theft, Jimmie Herman a missing tire, Joe Gardy a stolen radio and case, Jose V Cisnero a $10 straight razor, Charles Sims a missing license plate, George Palmour a stolen bicycle, Marilyn Hatfield reporting a spare tire from a telephone company vehicle, Mike Bohannan a car stereo and accessories, Herbert Love Johnson an air conditioner valued at 10 dollars, Thomas Jim Brown ignition and trunk keys for four cars, and Joe Torres three suitcases stolen.
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J. W. Spencer Jr
Clearmont
Neil Smallwood
Fair Oaks Circle
Jimmie Herman
Expressway
Joe Gardy
Park Blvd
Jose V. Cisnero
Monahan
Thomas Jim Brown
East Eighth
Joe Torres
Roxanna
Wall collapse at temple kills fourteen in India
A wall collapse at a Hindu temple near Sholapur, about 200 miles south of Bombay, killed fourteen worshippers and left seven injured Thursday night, as reported by AP. The tragedy struck during a religious gathering at the site.
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Bombay
Sholapur
Here
Committee OKs Bill To Regulate Banking
Washington AP report on the House Banking Committee approving a bill to regulate one bank holding companies. Key change lets pre February 17 1969 acquisitions remain nonbanking. Supporters say broadened but opponents warn of looser standards and more problems.
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Washington
House Banking Committee
Henry S. Reuss
D-Wis
Patman
Federal Reserve Board
William A. Barrett
Dpa
Leonor K. Sullivan
Black Panthers Sent To Cuban Work Camp
In Havana AP reports Raymond Johnson says Black Panthers are being sent to a Cuban interior work camp to silence statements to foreign press. He describes isolation and imprisonment despite seeking political asylum and says Eldridge Cleaver remains a fugitive in Cuba.
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Havana
Black Panther
Raymond Johnson
Africa
Eldridge Cleaver
U.S
Cuba
Johnson
Odessan Placed On Probation For Burglary
Otis Joe Young pleaded guilty in 70th District Court to burglary for breaking into Ace's Pawn Shop at 1020 South Grant last March 13. He was placed on probation for four years with Prosecuting District Attorney John Green leading the case and court-appointed attorney Allen Moore for Young.
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Otis Joe Young
East Monahans
Ace
South Grant
John Green
Younis
Allen Moore
Minor Fires Reported In Odessa This Week
Odessa firemen answered calls Thursday and Friday to one car fire at American Bank of Commerce lot where a carburetor caught fire destroying wiring. The car belonged to H. C. Tucker at 1419 Cimarron. Other calls included a trash fire, four grass fires, and a false alarm from 108 Roxanna. Grass fires listed at 1316 South Washington Travis Elementary School, 7701 Andrews Highway, and 34 miles north on Andrews Highway. No damage reported.
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Odessa
American Bank of Commerce
H. C. Tucker
Cimarron
South Jackson
Roxanna
South Washington
Travis Elementary School
Andrews Highway
Here
Soybeans Could Produce Nylon
Washington AP A D says it may be feasible to produce nylon commercially from soybeans. It has granted 140000 dollars to Southern Research Institute in Birmingham Alabama for a 21 year study to develop cost estimates and a plant design for manufacturing nylon from soybean oil.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Southern Research _ Institute
Birmingham
Ala
Paper gold debate opens among world money men
In Paris OECD talks among 23 rich nations including the Group of 10 begin on how much and how soon to issue paper gold SDR. The US backs large annual issues of 5 to 6 billion for three years, then smaller amounts. Critics warn metallic gold remains a stable value. Talks aim to secure approval by September IMF meeting in Washington. France splits over paper gold with de Gaulle opposing and Pompidou potentially open.
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Paris
Treasuries
Organization For Economic Cooperation and Development
OECD
Paul W. McCracken
Nixon
Council of Economic Advisers
U.S
United States
Britain
West Germany
Italy
Japan
International Monetary Fund
IMF
Washington
Charles de Gaulle
France
Georges Pompidou
Valery Giscard D’estaing
SDR
Group of 10
Dietz couplet sparks bridge defense tale with Rusines praise
A Howard Dietz verse about falsecarding in bridge spurs a discussion of an old hand Sidney Rusines and the Rusinow leads, as South fails to execute an automatic defense after West wins a heart trick and South concedes. The narrative contrasts modern play with 1930s precision and notes game twists at trick one and subsequent defense.
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Howare
Sidney Rusines
Sidney
South
West
Bridge bidding puzzle with six spades over hearts
In a bridge bidding problem, South faces a six spade contract after a sequence 1NT Pass 3NT Pass 4NT Pass 5 Pass 6 Pass. The partner has bid six hearts to show two kings. Decide the correct play for declarer or defender and explain the best line for selecting seven if possible.
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