Ready Rescue Ship For Skylab Crew
Space officials began preparing a rescue Apollo craft as a prudent step after a serious propulsion problem on the Skylab 2 mission. With two thrusters disabled, the crew remained safe and experiments continued while a backup craft could reach them by mid September if needed.
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Space Venter
Houston
Alan L. Bean
Johnson Space Center
Christopher C. Kraft
Kraft
Bean
Owen K. Garriott
Jack R. Lousma
Orbiting Laboratory
Earth
Skylab Space Station
Charles Lewis
Mission Control
The
Space Center
Apollo
Tenth Scotty Rally Under Way at Scottyland USA
National Scotty Rally enters its tenth year at Scottyland USA with about 3000 campers expected. Cliff Simpson says floats parade at 7 pm offers prizes of 50 25 and 15 dollars. Saturday features Queen Pageant contests, a chicken barbecue by Rockwood Fire Department and Miss Scottyland Pageant at 4 pm. Church services scheduled Sunday. statue that dominated past rallies is missing this year. Simpson and wife Jane thank merchants for support since 1963 and plan for next year.
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Scottyland USA
Cliff Simpson
Voice of
Scottyland
Canada
Recreation Hall
Seven Springs
Rockwood Fire Department
Somerset Chamber Appoints Growth Chief and Notes Regional Tours
Van Berkley of Somerset is named chairman of the Committee on Growth to study water and sewage needs for industrial expansion. Walter Beals becomes chair of the Legislative Affairs Committee, and Karl Catterall leads the Solicitation Control Committee. The chamber and Laurel Highlands will sponsor tours during the Coleman Co convention at Seven Springs August 6-9. Membership up with 214 firms, 254 memberships versus 204 and 247 last year. A member poll highlights concerns over streets and highways, business development, and downtown redevelopment, plus a push to keep graduates in the county.
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van Berkley
Somerset
COG
Greater Somerset Chamber of Commerce
Berkley
Walter Beals
Penelec
Karl Catterall
Somerset Book Store
Chamber
Laurel Highlands
Somerset County
Coleman Co
Seven Springs
Gene Stayrook
13-ship U S convoy nears Phnom Penh under air cover
A 13-ship supply convoy moves up the Mekong toward Phnom Penh, protected by an umbrella of U S warplanes. The government says seven oil tankers, four freighters and two tugboats are within 24 miles of the capital at nightfall amid Communist-held territory.
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Phnom Penh
Cambodia
Mekong
Mekong River
Kompong Som
Gulf of Thailand
Battambang
Helms Says Watergate Burglar Paid Retainer Monthly
Former CIA chief Richard Helms testified that one Watergate burglar received a $100 monthly retainer. His former deputy cited Ehrlichman denying Hunt was sent for CIA help, while Cushman backed the denial as transcript corroborated. The Watergate committee wrapped Helms and Cushman’s testimony.
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Washington (Ap
Richard Helms
Central Intelligence Agency
Helms
Senate
John D. Ehrlichman
E. Howard Hunt
CIA
White House
Hunt
Robert E. Cushman
Marine Corps
Ehrlichman
Lowell P. Weicker Jr
Rconn
Cushman
Weekend Weather Outlook for Western Pennsylvania
Partly cloudy mild conditions expected Friday through Saturday with highs in the mid 70s to near 80 and lows in the 50s. Winds northwest at 8 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation about 20 percent Friday and Friday night.
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Pennsylvania
Cambodian Troops Battle Insurgents Near Phnom Penh
Government troops fought hand to hand with Communist led insurgents who entered a town southeast of Phnom Penh as U S fighter bombers pounded the area. The Aug 15 deadline for halting air support was set, with the White House pledging continued overall support.
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Phnom Penh
Cambodia
U.S
Paris
Hong Kong
Thailand
White House
Washington
United States
Gerald L. Warren
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Myrtle Shupe
McKeesport
Don Minerd
Cindy Tomedolskey
Pleasant Hills
Pittsburgh
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Strongstown
Simpson
Jane
Aun Landers Eee
Ebeee
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Beeesasiat
Financial
Heloise
Investors’ Guide
John M. Knepper
Somerset County Council of
Republican Women
Berlin Community Grove
Taylor Mickle
Alexander Ogle
Ray Secrist
Edwin Bauer
Pete Mitchell
Leatrice Hochard
Vietiane
Laos
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