Soviet Soyuz 11 Links With Salute Space Lab
The Soyuz 11 crew docked with the Salute orbital laboratory in a 25 hour pursuit, forming a 60 foot long 12 foot diameter assembly. The linkup boosts Moscow’s plan for a permanently orbiting space station with future crew transfers via docking.
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Audie Murphy laid to rest with full military honors
Audie Murphy, America's most decorated World War II soldier, was buried at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. About 40 members of his 3rd Infantry Division attended, recalling battles from Casablanca to Germany. He died May 31 in a plane crash near Roanoke, Virginia, at age 46. His wife Pamela and two sons, Terry and James, were present among hundreds of mourners.
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Two Aerial Crashes Kill Numerous In New Haven
An Allegheny Airlines propjet with 31 aboard hit a power line and crashed into cottages near Tweed New Haven Airport. Reports cite 25 to 29 dead with 26 passengers and 3 crew aboard Flight 485 from Washington to New London. Fire and fog hampered rescue as witnesses described a blast and burning cottages.
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Thunderstorms Tonight Then Cooler With Upper 60s Lows
Weather forecast notes thunderstorms and cooler temperatures tonight with a low in the upper 60s. Tuesday brings considerable cloudiness, a chance of thunderstorms, and a high in the upper 80s.
Simon urges safeguards for parochiaid program
Lt. Gov. Paul Simon called for forming a small committee to screen parochiaid applications and ensure nonpublic schools accept students regardless of economic means or race. He warned against segregation and said committee action would show constitutional compliance and deter discriminatory policies. The parochiaid bill’s Senate approval sharpened concerns about funding and integration.
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Tanker Slices Destroyer Nine Missing Near Corsica
The Soviet tanker Busharov struck the French destroyer Surcouf in the western Mediterranean, slicing the 2750 ton vessel in two. Nine French sailors, all from the engine room, are missing and presumed dead after the morning collision. One sailor was badly burned. the tanker showed little damage and no casualties aboard.
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Esco Corp plant strike ends with three year contract
The Esco Corp plant in Danville ends a four month strike after International Association of Bridge Structural and Ornamental Ironworkers Local 514 members ratify a new three year contract.
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Senate Holds Secret Laos Talks As Pullout Deadline Fades
Senate moves to a secret session on U S operations in Laos as Sen Mike Mansfield warns a withdrawal deadline depends on President Nixon. Mansfield argues a pullout date is needed for POW releases while Nixon resists any timetable.
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Cars fly through air in Tilden area train derailment
Fourteenth Illinois Central derailment in nine days shocks Tilden Park crowd of hundreds. One flagman injured, others unharmed as 16 cars topple up to 4:05 p.m. derailed, track to be repaired by morning. Officials note most cars empty and no danger, while investigations continue.
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