Apollo 15 Countdown Advances After Battery Issue
Cape Kennedy Fla AP the Apollo 15 countdown moved toward Monday launch after a battery problem halting activation was found to involve magnesium chips in one unit replacement batteries were sourced from a different lot and other preparations remained on schedule crews fitted a fiberglass cover to protect the command module during liftoff and Saturn V fueling details the explosive devices for stage separation gear deployment and fuel pressurization were unaffected by the fix
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
Richard Proffitt
Raleigh
N. C
Desegregation bill delayed as House debate widens
Congress stalls on Nixon’s 1.5 billion desegregation plan as Democrats push a 6.8 billion general aid package. The Green substitute, backed by Edith Green, faces likely defeat. Hawkins, Chisholm, and Badillo signal tentative opposition. If blocked, the measure may move to full committee or House floor.
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Associated Press
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D-Ore
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California
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Herman Badillo
New York
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D-Mich
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Full Education and Labor Committee
Raids Seize IRA Suspects in Belfast and Other Towns
British troops and police searched homes in Belfast and seven other Northern Ireland towns targeting members of the Irish Republican Army. Several people were detained for questioning as the operation followed a recent surge in IRA violence. An army spokesman said patrols faced moderate gunfire, with two wounded men found, one tarred and feathered. A bomb damaged a fuel firm office in downtown Belfast.
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Ireland
Irish Republican Army
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Cholera Outbreak Reported in North Eastern Spain
Madrid reports seven cholera cases in Zaragoza Province with seven deaths claimed by officials, while health sources say 22 deaths and 250 proven cases with irrigating water blamed for past summers. WHO expert called in as vaccination efforts reach 2.5 million Spaniards amid cross border travel.
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World Health Organization
Morocco
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France
Viet Cong Sappers Attack South Vietnamese Base Near Cambodia
Viet Cong sappers attacked the Tay Ninh base housing US MPs and South Vietnamese forces, damaging four barracks and two helicopters. Four South Vietnamese guards were killed and six others wounded, with two American MPs injured as sappers failed to reach their target amid a 65 round mortar barrage.
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Cambodia
Tay Ninh
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Settlement sought for railroad UTU strife
Federal mediators pressed for a national settlement between railroads and the United Transportation Union as UTU members planned to extend their strike to two more lines including Southern Pacific and Norfolk & Western. The walkout on Union Pacific and Southern lines neared day eight amid industry disruption and wheat backlog while CNW struck a tentative 42 month contract with wage and rule changes.
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Norfolk & Western
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Southern
Chicago & North Western Railway
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Medina's dreams shattered by My Lai trial
AP reports Captain Ernest Medina faces trial for the My Lai massacre amid questions of his Army career and family security. He says the case has already changed life plans, with hopes for home ownership, retirement and civilian work fading as he awaits proceedings. He recalls combat in Vietnam and notes how wartime conditions contrasted with Long Binh amenities.
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Ernest Medina
My Lai
Medina
Army
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Melina
Barbara
Heidelberg
Germany
Heilbronn
Ingrid
Greg
Cecil
Vietnam
Salami poisoning blamed for illness recall issued
Armour & Co. recalls Genoa Salami after staphylococcus toxin contamination suspected in illnesses from May and June. The toxin traced to Armour's St. Paul plant with symptoms including nausea vomiting and digestive upset. Company warned of small volume sale in five pound sticks and packaged slices.
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Armour & Co
Genoa
Agriculture Department
Department
Armour’s
St. Paul
Minn
Clifton B. Cox
Armour Good Co
Crimefighting funds blocked by administrative delays
Auditors report that despite 860 million dollars in federal crimefighting funds, many flows to local programs are blocked. By March 31, 39 states had not distributed 13 percent of fiscal 1969 funds, 40 states had 63 percent of 1970 money undelivered, and 24 states had not paid out 95.3 percent of 1971 funds.
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Washington
Congress
Delayed party planned for Rose Kennedy
Hyannis Port Mass AP the Kennedy family will hold a delayed birthday party for Rose Kennedy who turned 81 on Thursday The widow of Joseph P Kennedy remains active swimming daily walking after lunch and golfing The party will follow Senator Edward M Kennedy joining the family at its Cape Cod compound for the weekend
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Hyannis Port
Mass
Rose Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
Joseph P. Kennedy
Edward M. Kennedy
Cape Cod
Agnew's Cold Improves During Spain Trip
In Sotorgrande Spain Vice President Spiro T Agnew's cold improved as he neared the end of a 13 day world tour. He planned a brief vacation at a Mediterranean resort before a Rabat visit and a return to Lisbon. Reporters were told he swam and played golf during the trip.
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Spain
Spiro T
Agnew
Mediterranean
Rabat
Morocco
Lisbon
Portugal
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