Castro Looks Over Boeing 747 During Hijack Visit
Fidel Castro saw a Pan American 747 at Jose Marti airport after a hijacker with a Che Guevara likeness boarded the jet to demand cockpit access. Captain Watkins noted Castro’s questions about capacity, speed, and Cuban takeoff needs before the plane cleared for departure.
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Pilot Watkins Plans Roswell Retirement After Cuban Hijack
Capt Augustus Watkins, Pan American 747 pilot hijacked to Cuba, taught at the local flight training program for six months. He and his wife Torrance plan to retire in Roswell in a few years, praising the people and noting a house hunt near the year. Watkins kept one engine running during a tense call with Fidel Castro.
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Poseidon Missile Debuts From Submerged Madison
The nuclear submarine James Madison fired the Poseidon MIRV, first submerged launch, with a U S destroyer present to deter a Soviet spy ship. The trawler Laptev violated laws by not giving right of way as pieces from a pierced membrane floated up after launch. The 2 880 mile range test drew a white smoke trail over the Atlantic.
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Welfare Bill Faces Change In Senate Fight Over Reform
Washington AP Nixon welfare reform faces major revision in Senate Finance Committee but Senate floor passage remains possible. Sen John J Williams warns bill as amended still faces a report out. Debates focus on work incentives and a large rise in welfare rolls under the Family Assistance Plan. The timing of action ahead of the November elections remains uncertain.
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Celia Aims for Texas Coast Evacuations Under Hurricane Threat
Coastal communities ordered evacuations as Celia neared Corpus Christi. Winds up to 113 mph and tides around 10 feet were forecast, with Rockport Padre Island Mustang Island and Aransas Pass urged to evacuate. Coast Guard planes warned vacationers while Red Cross prepared shelters for up to 175000 refugees.
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Two States Seek Young Vote Ban
Oregon and Texas filed petitions with the Supreme Court asking the 18 year old vote law be declared unconstitutional. Both states cite state constitutions setting the voting age at 21 and argue Congress lacks authority to lower it. A New York suit by private citizens seeks a constitutional test, and states with suits go directly to the high court. the court is in recess until October.
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Kennedy chose Johnson to avoid living with him as Senate leader
Former aide Kenneth O'Donnell says John F. Kennedy picked Lyndon B. Johnson as his 1960 running mate to prevent living with Johnson as Senate majority leader. He also describes Johnson seeking Mike Mansfield as VP in 1964 to remove him from leadership duties and details on Kennedy's Vietnam withdrawal doubts and internal White House views.
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