NASA to Phased Out X15 After Historic Flight Career
The X15 rocket plane, hailed as the greatest research aircraft, achieved 67 miles altitude and speeds of 4 534 mph. NASA will curtail tests due to funding limits in the 1969 fiscal year, focusing on vertical takeoff tech and quieter jets as the program ends after three aircraft and one fatal crash.
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Washington
UPI
Hugh Latimer Dryden
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Aeronautical and Space Engineers
Congress
Air Force
Michael J. Adams
California
Mojave Desert
Britain cuts back in Europe shifts US defense burden
The piece notes British Prime Minister Harold Wilson signaling a pullback to Europe, leaving the United States with greater responsibility to defend the West. It cites Britain's reduced Mediterranean naval presence, Cyprus base questions, and a canceled F111 order, pressuring US planners to extend forces or mobility. It also covers Soviet naval buildup in the Mediterranean and anticipated shifts if the Suez Canal reopens.
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Harold Wilson
Britain
Europe
United States
West
Persian Gulf
Indian Ocean
U.S. Pentagon
Suez
Mediterranean
U.S
NATO
Pentagon
Suez Canal
6Th Fleet
Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting Sets Installations
The Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting on January 26 at the Safari Convention Center. Walter Gray will be installed as the new president with other officers. The 1968 work program will be introduced, and two awards presented: outstanding chairman for 1967 and community service for Scottsdale contributions in 1967. Guest speaker is Herb Wallace of Hertz Corporation.
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Chamber of Commerce
Safari Convention Center
Walter Gray
Scottsdale
Herb’ ” Wallace
The
Hertz» Corporation
Theodore Roosevelt District launches first fund drive
The Theodore Roosevelt Boy Scout District in Scottsdale begins its first fund campaign since 1958 with a goal of 1,250,000 dollars. Funds will expand council offices, create two new Camp Geronimo areas for 450 more boys weekly, develop R-bar-R camping, and acquire land for eight new camps including Heard Scout Pueblo.
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Theodore Roosevelt Boy Scout
Scottsdale
Camp Geronimo
War in Vietnam Tops Editors Year’s Big Stories 1967
Editors ranked the top stories of 1967 with the War in Vietnam leading. Other high items included racial violence in Detroit and Newark, the Arab-Israeli war, China’s Cultural Revolution, the first human heart transplant, and space milestones.
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Vietnam
United Press International
Associated Press
UPI
Detroit
Newark
U.S
Britain
Gary
Ind
Cleveland
Glassboro
Congress
Adam Clayton Powell
Svetlana Alliluyeva
Red Guards
China
Navajo School opens feature film series with Hans Brinker screening
The Navajo School plans a Saturday screening of Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates with doors at 12 45 p m and a 1 p m showtime. Admission is 25 cents, late entry not allowed, and students must stay for the entire 98 minute film.
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Hans Brinker
Odrinex Fat Reduction Guarantee Ad
An unprescribed fat loss tablet Odrinex promises to remove excess fat with a money back guarantee. Sold by Skaggs Drug Centers located at 7411 E McDowall Mall Orderg Fillad.
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Skaggs Drug Centers
E. McDowall - Mall
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National Rifle Association
Navajo School
Scottsdale Parks and Recreation Department
Debbie Powell
Andy Willie
Joyce Offenbacker
Margo Goode
Casa Granada East
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Republican Club
Papago Motor Hotel
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Coronado High
Tom Lloyd
Cathie Confer
Scottsdale High
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Anne Burnett
Papagoa Motor Hotel
Andrew—P—Nebgen
Avalone Drive
Nebgen
U.S. Jaycees and
Junior Chamber International
Executive House
John Rhodes
Scottsdale ‘Boxing Club
Buffalo
Foundation For the Blind
Jaycees Scholarship Fund
Parada del Sol
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