Space Wonder von Braun Dies at 65 in Alexandria
Wernher von Braun, the German born space scientist who helped build rockets for Nazi Germany and later the U.S. space program, died at 65 in Alexandria Virginia after a long cancer battle. He led V2 development, aided U.S. Saturn rocket programs at Redstone Arsenal, and was praised by President Carter for shaping world space exploration. He was born March 23, 1912 in Wirsitz East Prussia and later surrendered to American forces with 117 fellow scientists.
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Guard explains slow response in Brushy Mountain escape
Floyd Hooks says he could not fire sooner after James Earl Ray escaped because he tripped over his rifle and the tower door slammed shut locking him inside. Hooks 38 expects reinstatement after informing Nashville TV of events at Brushy Mountain State Prison last week during the Ray breakout and disciplinary hearing.
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Carter Pleased by Begin's Willingness to Negotiate
President Carter expressed pleasure after Sen. Richard Stone reported Israel's next prime minister Menahem Begin offered to negotiate with the Arabs on all issues including the West Bank. Carter and the First Family flew to Camp David for a quiet Father's Day weekend as White House aides noted limited paperwork. Stone said Begin was "totally willing" to discuss everything and Carter seemed confident talks could proceed this year.
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Anita Bryant Eyes Reacting To Gay Rights Backlash
Anita Bryant says she does not seek direct confrontations with homosexuals but will take action if gay rights activities press her. She spoke after protests followed her Miami repeal campaign and stated her renewed career will be affected by the backlash.
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Bess Truman Hospitalized After Fall at Independence Home
Bess Truman 92, widow of Harry S. Truman, was admitted to Research Medical Center in Kansas City for observation and tests after a fall in her Independence residence. She remained in satisfactory condition Friday night. the incident occurred Thursday when she slipped in a downstairs bathroom.
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Folger Coffee Lowers Ground Coffee Prices 30 Cents
Folger Coffee Co a division of Proctor and Gamble lowered ground coffee prices by 30 cents to 3.68 a pound effective immediately. Brazil crop freeze shoves one pound can from 1.29 to over 4.00 at supermarkets.
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Coffee Prices Fall as Roasters Trim for Market Cool
Folger Coffee Co and General Foods cut ground coffee by 30 cents a pound to 3.71 and 3.68 respectively amid buyer resistance. Hills Bros held at 4.03 while Shopwell retail price dropped to 3.99. experts say a mild Brazilian winter is needed to sustain the downward trend.
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General Starry reprimanded as he heads to new command
Three star general Donn A. Starry receives a light reprimand from Army leaders over a speech he gave in Frankfurt predicting a possible US involvement in a Soviet Chinese war. The remark remains at odds with policy though not discrediting Starry’s overall record. He moves to lead the Army Training and Doctrine Command at Fort Monroe, Virginia, while his promotion to four stars awaits Senate action.
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FDA Ban Reinforced by Canadian Saccharin Cancer Link
The FDA cites a Canadian National Cancer Institute study showing men who use saccharin or cyclamates have about a 60 percent higher risk of bladder cancer. The panel delays ban talks pending full evaluation, while Johns Hopkins studies dispute the cancer link.
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Panel Approves Tax to Spur Coal Use in Utilities
The Ways and Means Committee voted 19-1 to back a 1979 1985 levy on oil and natural gas for industry and utilities, aiming to shift to coal. It forecasts saving about 3 million barrels of oil daily by 1985, with exemptions and staged rates different from Carter's plan.
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Franklin College Senior Wins NSF Fellowship
Ruth Ellen Park, a Franklin College senior, received a National Science Foundation fellowship and will spend 10 weeks this summer studying at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in Illinois.
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