Apollo 17 rocket heads for launch pad
Apollo 17 moves toward the Cape Kennedy launch pad with commander Eugene Cernan and crew members Ronald Evans and Harrison Schmitt aboard the Saturn V. The crew and about 5000 observers watch as the 36 story rocket is moved to the pad for the first after dark U.S. manned space flight set for 9 53 p m December 6.
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Weekend violence in Northern Ireland leaves seven dead
Seven killed in Belfast over the weekend as shootings and bombs strike Northern Ireland. The Provisional IRA pledged to intensify its campaign amid claims of Catholic community support, a claim disputed by police and British officials. Total toll in three years climbs to 538 with 325 deaths this year.
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Florida jail escapee and wife captured in Kentucky woods
William Elisha Davidson and his wife Ella were captured near the Smoky Mountains after fleeing a Florida jail and kidnapping six people. They were held in Richmond Kentucky and to be arraigned. Authorities said they faced charges of kidnapping and interstate transportation. The Mel Prine family hostages were released in Tennessee.
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Agnew Focuses on 1972 Over 1976 Convention
Vice President Spiro Agnew dismissed delegate rules at the GOP convention as irrelevant to his plans, saying his interest lies in 1972 and that discussing 1976 is counterproductive. He indicated his campaign would align with Nixon but warned against assuming presidential orchestration by the President. The excerpt also notes a world record low temperature in Antarctica.
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New Miss Black America relinquishes title at Hollywood event
Linda Barney, 19, of New Jersey wins Miss Black America after fellow contestant Diane Jackson, 22, Los Angeles, declines the crown. Jackson crowns Barney after relinquishing the title to pursue a singing contract amid a 700-strong Hollywood Palladium crowd. Barney receives the prize package including 5000 dollars for personal appearances and career funds.
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Irving enters prison in a fraud case linked to Hughes hoax
Clifford Irving, 41, convicted of conspiracy and fraud for the fake autobiography of Howard Hughes, surrendered at Lewisburg Penitentiary in Pennsylvania to begin a 214 year sentence. He arrived with attorney Maurice Nessen, then was moved to Allenwood Farm. Irving, depressed yet hopeful, said he would write in custody and hoped his marriage would survive. His wife Edith, already serving a two month jail term, awaits Swiss authorities on related charges.
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Benton mother of five wins six firsts at Du Quoin Art Fair
Sue Stotlar of Benton earns six first place ribbons in the Du Quoin State Fair art division including best overall oil painting in representational entries and trophies for portrait and non object modern oil painting. She credits late nights painting and notes her children aged 2½ to 20 as her motivation.
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Du Quoin Fair announces 17-category art winners
Winners in the Du Quoin State Fair art division are announced. First place recipients include Ann Wheeler for oil painting, Mark Schlosser for watercolor, pencil and three dimensional art, Beth Waller for Creative Design, and Keith Poblins ki for three dimensional art with multiple winners from Mt. Vernon Marion and other towns in Illinois.
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Arthur
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