U.S. space shuttle Enterprise unveiled in California event
The 122 foot long orbiter named Enterprise was revealed at Rockwell International in Palmdale with over 1,000 officials present. NASA says it will enable at least 100 flights and save money over expendable launches, with testing set to begin next year at Edwards Air Force Base.
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First Lady Betty Ford Starts Michigan Phone Bank Campaign
Betty Ford rings Lansing supporters from a campaign phone bank in Ingham County. She greets Mrs. Dick, a 25 year old Oldsmobile wife and Ford backer, and tells a cheering crowd the effort aims to sweep Michigan for Ford. One recipient remained undecided as Mrs. Ford connected with Virginia Dingman and others.
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RTD Directors to vote on bus strike compromise in Los Angeles
RTD directors meet in Los Angeles to consider a compromise aimed at ending a 26 day bus strike by drivers and mechanics. Five board members may soften the stand while Mayor Bradley backs work rule changes to lift productivity and curb wage costs. Twenty disabled protesters rally at RTD offices demanding an end to the strike and access to medical care and work.
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Kissinger arrives for Vorster talks
US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger arrived at Waterkloof air base near Pretoria after talks with Kenneth Kaunda. He planned a first round with Prime Minister John Vorster and possible talks with Rhodesian Premier Ian Smith. Johannesburg faced arson and street violence as police patrolled black and mixed townships amid Henderson’s visit.
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House votes to start probe of King and Kennedy deaths
The House approved a 280 to 65 vote to create a 12 member special committee to investigate the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin Luther King. Rep Thomas Downing will chair with Rep Henry Gonzalez next in line. The panel may expand to other cases in the next Congress.
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Brown signs anti abortion protection law in California
Gov. Edmund Brown Jr. signed a bill requiring doctors to take all reasonable steps to save a fetus born alive during an abortion. Assemblyman Mike Antonovich framed it as anti infanticide. opponents warn it raises costs and deters late term abortions. State officials cite one known case. Antonovich cites 17 cases in New York.
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Navy races Soviets for overboard F14
Washington reports Navy leaders weigh options to raise the F14 Tomcat that toppled from the USS John F. Kennedy off Scotland. The aircraft carried a top secret Phoenix missile and sank in deep water after an engine problem triggered a deck rollover. Two crew members were hurt as others were treated for injuries. The Navy will decide on retrieval methods, and experts compare potential intelligence value to a MIG 25 recovered from Japan.
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Ford poised to sign sweeping 1970s tax bill
Congress approved a broad tax measure extending major income tax cuts through 1977, reforming capital gains, gift and estate taxes, and widening pension plan access. The package costs the treasury over five years while lifting some limits for families and the elderly amid expected further changes next year.
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Caselo puzzle and page snippets fuel mixed headline chatter
Mystery item Caselo puzzle on page BS hints at Nanda Deve as its American namesake. Reports note a Himalayan expedition by a U S elimb en's daughter. Other items mention budget cuts in Los Angeles County, Mosquitoes and pollution after floods, approval of Women Priests in Episcopal Church, free medical care at Westside Clinic, Monroe Louisiana city pay cut, Catalina swimmer challenge, and a Supreme Court racial bias case in medical school rejection.
Weather Summary for Long Beach and Surrounding Areas
Forecast indicates Long Beach area fair with a high near 78. Mountains stay fair with a high around 65. Deserts expected fair conditions with afternoon winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts higher. Overnight low near 5, daytime high about 93.
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