Space flightchase marks detente with joint Soyuz Apollo launch
The article details the joint Soviet Union and United States launch of Soyuz and Apollo, including Brezhnev and Ford sending congratulations, a camera failure delaying live images, and initial orbital insertion as both crews prepare for a historic linkup over West Germany. It notes televised coverage, technical checks, and the mood of easing space rivalry through a cooperative mission.
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California CHP slowdown hits ticket writing across metro LA
A CHP ticketing slowdown cuts citations by up to 90 percent in parts of Los Angeles and 8 percent of California affected. Officers stress safety, with some risk of punitive action while pursuing dangerous drivers. CAHP backs a slowdown to pressure government on revenue dependence. Areas like Newhall and West LA show steep drops, while Sacramento and Modesto report no slowdown.
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Los Angeles
California Highway Patrol
Jerry Clemons
CHP
California Association of Highway Patrolmen
CAHP
Clemons
Ronald Reagan
Modesto
Ralph Schiavone
Sebravone
Newhall
Santa Fe Springs
Tejon
San Diego
Riverside
San Bernardino
San Francisco Bay Area
Baldwin Park
Malibu
Sacramento
Stockton
Woodland
Cosmonauts enter 53rd day aboard Salyut laboratory
Tass reports cosmonauts Pyotr Klimuk and Vitaly Sevastiyanov on the 53rd day in space aboard Salyut. They tested cardiovascular systems and drew blood while fellow Soviet and American crews prepared for the Soyuz Apollo link mission. They have been aboard since May 26 and expect to return near month end.
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Tass
Pyotr Klimuk
Vitaly Sevastiyanov
The
Space Laboratory
Earth
Salyat
Apollo Soyuz launch seen as end of U.S. space shots for years
Thousands gathered near Cape Canaveral as the Apollo Soyuz mission lifted off, marking what officials said would be the last U.S. marine space flight for at least four years. Officials including President Ford watched, with Dobrynin and Fletcher later traveling to Cape Canaveral for the mission. Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands and Susan Ford also attended. Walter Stoessel and a team observed from Baikonur.
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U.S
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NASA
James 8. Fletcher
State Department
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Fletcher
The
Cape
Beatrix
Netherlands
Susan
Topeks
Kan
Capital-Journal
Walter Stoessel
Soviet Union
Baikenur
Hero Clings Under Bridge For Hours In River Rescue
Nutley New Jersey Patrolman John Guerino spent three hours under a bridge clinging to an air pocket as heavy rain swelled the Third River. Rescuers feared he drowned during the perilous effort to pull him to safety.
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N.J
John Guerino
Guerino
Guerina
New Jersey
TE 1
Cuerino
Clara Maas Hospital
Guering
Louis Beleato
Beleato
Senate extends oil price controls amid Ford plan
The Senate approved a six month extension of emergency oil price controls as Ford proposed allowing the price to rise from 5.25 to 13.50 per barrel over 30 months. The vote was 62 to 29, with liberals prepared to oppose the decontrol plan. Energy Chief Frank Zar said the proposal would reach Congress Wednesday before the current law expires in August.
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Ford
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House
Energy Administration
Frank Zar
Organization of Petroleum’ Exporting Countries
OPEC
Two Elephants Loose Near Hugo in Witty Search
A sheriff's posse and daytime residents search rural Hugo Oklahoma for two young elephants named Isa and Lillie, about four and a half feet tall and weighing 1000 to 1500 pounds, after they spooked during a circus stop. They are trained and non dangerous, with the circus noting they are likely enjoying grazing while authorities hunt by foot and horseback.
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Okla
UPI
Sheriff's Department
Sheriff's Office
Isa
Lillie
Michigans
Mexico
Carson-Barnes Circus
Circus
Hugo Reservoir
Bear attack at Porcupine Mountain injures 11 year old camper
11 year old Paul Cameron survived a close encounter with a female black bear at Porcupine Mountain State Park. The attack began inside his pup tent as the bear knocked it down and bit his arm and throat. Cameron escaped by climbing trees and playing dead until help arrived. Authorities shot the 125 pound bear near the campsite. the head was sent to Lansing for rabies testing amid park reports of rising bear activity.
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Mich
Cameron
Porcupine Mountain State Park
Dearborn
David Balbough
Lansing
Balbough
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