Public Opinion Shapes Future of U S Space Effort
Cape Kennedy Fla AP A national debate shapes NASA goals as Nixon nears a decision on a Mars mission and a space station. Experts cite options from 1982 to beyond 1990 with cost ranges up to 78.2 billion through 1982 and plan for a large multipurpose station by the mid-1970s.
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Fla
John F. Kennedy
United States
Congress
Nixon
NASA
Paine
Nixon cancels draft calls and spreads October induction
President Nixon announced the cancelation of all November and December draft calls and ordered the 29,000 men scheduled for induction in October to be called over three months at under 10,000 a month. He cited Vietnam troop withdrawals and reduced manpower as the reason, and warned of potential executive action if Congress does not act on his reform bills.
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Washington
Nixon
White House
Vietnam
Congress
Melvin R. Laird
Laird
Selective Service
Rougher Senate Sledding Seen for Electoral Bill
The House approved a proposed constitutional amendment for direct popular election of the president by 339 to 70. Backers hope for Senate passage and state ratification to reach the 26th amendment, though Judiciary Committee opposition and doubts in the Senate persist. The plan ends the electoral college, requiring a nationwide plurality and at least 40 percent to win.
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Washington
House
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Birch Bayh
D-Ind
Bayh
George Washington
Terre Haute Installs New Pedestrian Signal System at 3rd and Farrington
James Alsman of the Terre Haute Fire Department announces a new overhead signal light installation at the 3rd Street and Farrington Street intersection. Pedestrians press corner buttons for about 22 seconds to cross the four lane U S 41. Automatic eyes at Farrington trigger signals when cars approach, otherwise 3rd Street stays green.
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James Alsman
Terre Haute
3Rd
U. S. 41
Farrington Sts
Martin
Alsman
3Rd St
Farrington St
ISU Plans Massive Building Program On Two Campuses
Indiana State University reports a 36 to 39 million dollar building program across Terre Haute and Evansville campuses. Projects include Memorial Stadium renovations and a new library, with library planning described as complex and time consuming. Demolition of old stands and bid timing are outlined, while other items include married student housing and black studies program progress.
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Memorial Stadium
Terre Haute
Evansville
Indiana State University
Alan C. Rankin
Bers
ISU
Lincoln
North Edge
South Third Street
Ewing Miller
Miller
Rankin
John M. House
Miller Architects
Memorial Arch
Maurice K. Townsend
Townsend
Student Government Association
SGA
Weather Map Report from Terre Haute and Vicinity
The bulletin shows river stage at 5.2 feet and falling with temperatures in the mid 50s to 70s. Local Terre Haute conditions expect clearing tonight and mostly fair with a high in the mid 70s Saturday. Indiana and Illinois forecasts call for cool nights, mid 70s highs, and low rain chances. Dirt dust counts run 60 micrograms per cubic meter, below the 1968 average.
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Terre Haute
Vicinity
Indiana
Illinois
Senate Hearings Begin Fourth Day on Haynsworth Nomination
The Senate Judiciary Committee enters its fourth day of hearings on Judge Clement F. Haynsworth for the Supreme Court amid mixed endorsements. The AFL-CIO denounces his candidacy citing alleged antiunion bias, while the American Bar Association endorses him as a candidate of high integrity and qualifications. Meany criticizes ethical standards citing a 1963 Deering Milliken plant shutdown ruling in Darlington South Carolina.
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Supreme Court
Lawrence E. Walsh
American Bar Association
Committee On the Federal Judiciary
Walsh
4Th
U.S. Court of Appeals
Meany
Deering Milliken
Darlington
S.C
Washington
Senate
Clement F. Haynsworth
Wells Attacks Officials Over Vocational Education Rejection
Indiana superintendent Richard D. Wells angrily denounced federal and state officials after the federal rejection of a vocational education plan. He accused Grant Venn of collusion with a Democratic Congress to embarrass him and criticized State Sen. Eldon Lundquist for staging a circus at a hearing. Wells planned to write to President Nixon seeking Venn’s firing or transfer.
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Indianapolis
Richard D. Wells
Indiana
Grant Venn
Wells
Eldon F. Lundquist
Elkhart
Lundquist
Nixon
Venn
U.S. Office of Education
The
State Board of Vocational and Tech
Galilean telescope origins traced to Hans Lippershey
The Galilean telescope, named for Galileo, was actually invented by Hans Lippershey of Holland. The device's history shows Lippershey as the true inventor, with Galileo's fame tied to its development.
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Galileo
Hans Lippershey
Holland
Nixon autumn draft calls may fall to ten thousand a month
Multiple items describe a broad Washington focus with Nixon draft projections and policy shifts. The story notes calls potentially dropping to ten thousand monthly, plus broader health program cuts and a looming Supreme Court nomination hearing amid other federal matters.
Shakeup at OEO leaves hundreds in limbo
In Washington the Office of Economic Opportunity announces a major headquarters shakeup. About 100 employees face uncertain futures with many moved to a general pool while 900 listed staff receive new assignments. Officials say no black list exists but job guarantees are not provided.
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Washington
Office of Economic Opportunity
Antipoverty
Donald Rumsfeld
OEO
OEO Spoksman
Anaconda Idle For Third Day In Terre Haute Plant Shutdown
The Anaconda Aluminum Co plant on North 13th Street remains idle for the third day as 600 members of Aluminum Workers International Union Local 103 stay away. Union officials reiterate orders to return to work while promising to pursue grievance procedures, and the plant managers refuse to meet until operations resume.
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Anaconda Aluminum Co
N. 13Th St. Rd
Aluminum Workers of America Local 103
International Union
Aluminum Workers International Union Afl-Cio
Crane
Joseph Thompson
Not a Caddie But Gets You There
Snowball the kitten traveled from Augusta Georgia to Colorado Springs in 28 days tucked in a bedspring aboard movers van. The year old cat belonging to Janice George hid in the bed during packing, was missed for three days, and reappeared at Ft. Carson exhausted but alive after the move was underway. A veterinarian said the cat should recover from the ordeal.
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FT. Carson
Colo
Augusta
Colorado Springs
Janice George
Ing
The Country Parson Opinion Sparks Bible Debate
In a satirical note, the columnist remarks that self styled correct Bible interpretation rails against others who disagree, provoking annoyance among those with differing views and inviting readers to consider tolerance in religious discourse.
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