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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1968
Page
5
Space Center Houston AP Navy Capt. Walter M Schirra Jr postponed plans to transmit television from inside the Apollo 7 due to minor problems that vexed the crew overnight. The 45 year old commander cited camera reluctance and technical issues as the reason for not permitting the broadcast.
President Johnson visits Harry Truman in Independence then heads to Texas while Apollo astronauts face minor technical hiccups en route to an 11 day mission. TV aboard the craft is delayed as crews test rendezvous maneuvers and inertial guidance systems.
Panamas 11 day old government of Arnulfo Arias falls as a military coup consolidates power. Lt Col Omar Torrijos and Col Jose Pinilla lead a two man junta while Arias seeks refuge in the Canal Zone. With guardsmen seizing control, Arias vows to return as the country stabilizes amid contested leadership and radio calls supporting him.
President Johnson plans a rapid survey of foreign leaders to gauge support for a nuclear nonproliferation treaty and potential Senate timetables. Officials say the measure aims to avoid delay, though no date is set for a special session before the November election. The Senate has dragged feet since Czechoslovakia events.
North Vietnamese troops attacked U S Marines near the Thuong Duc camp but were driven back within 100 yards. The enemy reportedly lost 31 dead in 34 hours of fighting. Marines counted eight killed and 2 wounded, with air support and gunships aiding the defense. The clash occurred three miles northeast of the Green Beret camp near Da Nang, amid broader Allied operations around Saigon and the DMZ.
The Franklin County United Fund neared the halfway point with 12702.63 dollars turned in toward a 29000 dollar goal to support 13 agencies. Advance gift returns were nearly 70 percent complete and further contributions from fair share, small business, and professional solicitations were arriving. The residential two day drive is set to begin Tuesday.
Washington AP reports the 89th Congress nears final adjournment with Johnson era wins and defeats. The House failed Friday night to complete adjournment as a quorum vanished for weekend campaigns. A token session is planned today with hopes to adjourn sine die on Monday.
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