Apollo 17 launch eyed as strike threat looms at Cape Kennedy
Apollo 17 astronauts completed final major physicals as NASA faced a possible walkout by 69 documentation workers allied with IATSE over a Boeing-TWA contract. NASA officials doubted a strike would delay liftoff but warned weeks of disruption could cost up to $800,000. launch remains set for December 6-7 with January as next best window.
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Military panel urges bias mistrial reforms in armed forces
The 14 member biracial task force recommends punishing racial discrimination within military justice. It urges standardized penalties for minor offenses and hiring capable military lawyers. The panel released its report Thursday and calls for helmet standardization aligned with popular styles.
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UMWA begins voting in federal overseen officer election
About 200,000 United Mine Workers members start ballots for officers under federal control. Incumbent W. A. Boyle, 70, faces Arnold Miller of West Virginia after a court ordered the election following Boyle’s 1969 win amid controversy. Roughly 120,000 active and 80,000 retired miners in 25 states vote over eight days with 1,000 Labor Department agents observing.
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Dog's Perch Atop Truck Ends in Court Verdict
John Kerestly of Lehigh Acres faced cruelty to animals charges from the Lee County Humane Society after his German shepherd Troup rode on top of his pickup cab. Testimony claimed the dog had traveled over 50,000 miles without incident, and Fort Myers City Court Judge Williams Adams acquitted Kerestly.
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Detroit Mayor Gribbs Elected National Cities Leader
Detroit Mayor Roman S. Gribbs, new president of the National League of Cities, warns the 1970s require caution to avoid losing social gains while tackling crime unemployment housing pollution and school finance. He heads 15,000 cities as urban officials push for collective action.
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Ex-Italian premier Segni dies at 81 in Rome
Segni, who led Italy twice as premier and later served as the republic's president, died at age 81 in Rome. A Christian Democratic veteran, he headed government in 1955 for 669 days and later suffered a stroke in 1964 ending his active political career.
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Classic Used Cars Ad Highlights 1969 Ambassadeur and More
Auction style listing for “Grob Unused Mileage” cars showcases a 1969 Ambassadeur 4 door sedan in blue with white top, blue interior, power steering brakes air conditioning and new white wall tires priced at 1695. Also a 1968 Dodge Coronet 2 door hardtop with vinyl interior, 318 V8 and three speed auto for 895, a 1968 Plymouth station wagon in blue with white interior and features listed, priced at 825. Contact numbers included for Henry Grob, Bob Holliday, Bernie Haag, and Darrell Little.
Serving Since 1933
Local business listing for 1604 Walnut Murphysboro Illinois with phone 684 4741 notes service since 1933. Timeline indicates long established firm at that address.
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