Apollo ends as space program reshapes world
The Apollo program concludes after spawning a tech revolution blending science and engineering. It boosted national morale, advanced management practices, and deepened understanding of Earth's fragile ecology. Apollo 17 marked the final moon mission, fulfilling Kennedy's 1961 pledge to reach the lunar surface.
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U S bombers hit Hanoi Haiphong as casualties surge
U S forces pressed saturation air attacks on Hanoi and Haiphong. The U S Command reported the loss of two B52 bombers and a rescue helicopter, with seven Americans killed, 73 missing, and 29 wounded in the past week. Hanoi claimed several bombers shot down and crews captured.
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Terrorists seize Israeli embassy in Bangkok with hostages
Four Arab attackers storm the Israeli embassy in Bangkok taking six hostages including ambassador Shimon Avimov. After nine hours they agree to release hostages in exchange for safe conduct out of Thailand. Thai police surround the building as negotiations continue.
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Fire hits Dallas apartments terrace house blaze
A fire on the eighth floor of Terrace House in Dallas was extinguished in about 45 minutes. One woman was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation and a man was hospitalized with chest pains. Allan Merriam, executive emeritus of the Dallas Times Herald, is among the residents.
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Hughes must emerge for new passport in London
The U S Embassy said Howard Hughes 67 must personally report within 48 hours to apply for a new passport, pay a 12 dollar fee, and fill the form. He has lived quietly in a guarded London hotel suite after months in Managua, Nicaragua, and may stay in Britain for six months or longer.
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Pearson dies after cancer at Ottawa home
Lester B. Pearson former Canadian prime minister and Nobel Peace Prize laureate dies at 75 in Ottawa after a battle with cancer. Government plans a state funeral at Christ Church Cathedral with burial in Wakefield Que. Funeral date to be announced.
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Kim Il-sung elected president of North Korea
North Korea held a session of the Supreme People's Assembly electing Kim Il-sung as president under a new constitution. The assembly also elected two vice presidents: Choi Yong Kun and Kang Ryang Uk.
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