Apollo 13 astronauts cool under pressure on safe return path
Apollo 13 crew Lovell Swigert and Haise maintain confidence as they adjust course for a safe Earth entry aboard Aquarius and Odyssey. Engineers monitor a helium tank leak and cold cabin while recovery crews train amid tropical storm Helen and weather convergence near Pago Pago.
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Candidacy in the Nude Sparks Wisconsin row
Edward Ben Elson announced his bid for Dane County district attorney in the nude at a strip tease house. He addressed reporters behind a lectern and quipped that he had covered everything.
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Quotes and echoes in wartime politics and spaceflight
Apollo 13 commander Lovell comments on re entry plans while Ralph Ginzburg condemns Ford over Justice Douglas impeachment remarks. G C Walters clarifies the Kennedy assassination auction stance. A U S Army spokesman explains returning fire from Cambodian positions. Use the want ads.
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