U.S. Space Program Faces Post Apollo Uncertain Future
Analysis notes the United States won the moon race in 1969 but faces fading momentum as funding cuts and program mothballing threaten future manned spaceflight By contrast the Soviet Union accelerates space efforts including unmanned exploration and a projected space station The piece cites declines in U S space workers from 420 000 in 1966 to 128 000 and ongoing plans for Skylab Apollo 15 16 and 17 shuttle concepts while warning Congress to fund post Apollo ventures or cede leadership to Russia.
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Industry blamed in water pollution indictment
A Ralph Nader task force charges that industrial polluters and the federal government have turned rivers and lakes into a water wasteland. The 700 page report calls the anti pollution drive a miserable failure and accuses the EPA of being the nation’s largest polluter. It cites a 1968 Defense Department discharge of over 100 million gallons of inadequately treated sewage and warns of 500 new chemicals dumped yearly by industry.
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Polluters sheltered in Ohio say report
A Ralph Nader sponsored task force accuses Ohio of offering a safe haven to industry, failing to meet pollution controls and neglecting Lake Erie cleanup. The Ohio River area's plants allegedly ignore minimum requirements while 295 river communities lack sewage plants.
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Scott forecasts 1972 end to Vietnam war with full POW release
Senate Republican Leader Hugh Scott said a Nixon plan could bring home all American POWs and withdraw all U S troops from Southeast Asia by end of 1972 if prisoners are released. He cited a congressional briefing and Nixon remarks that hinted at total withdrawal without reservists.
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Laos Red chief orders end to meddling first
Prince Souphanouvong of Pathet Lao said US prisoners of war including downed pilots would be released if US bombings and intervention in Laos end. The interview described humane treatment of captured airmen and rejected Nixon era Vietnamization claims.
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Soldier earns three medals for lone retreat cover
Lt. Brian Thacker of Columbus earned the Silver Star Purple Heart and Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry for staying at Fire Base 6 to cover the withdrawal as 2,000 Communist troops overlapped the base. He hid in the jungle nine days, survived with little food, and was eventually airlifted to hospital.
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Weather In the 70s Partly Cloudy and Warm
Partly cloudy and warm today with highs around the 70s. Considerable cloudiness brings a chance of showers tonight and tomorrow. Mild tonight with lows near the 50s, cooler tomorrow with highs in the 60s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent today, 40 percent tonight, 50 percent tomorrow. High 75 degrees at 6 p.m. yesterday and low 48 degrees at 6 a.m. today. Details on page 9.
Dogs attack man in bunny suit during Easter delivery
Canton reporter notes florist John Zantopu Jos wore a rabbit suit to deliver flowers on Easter Sunday when five dogs attacked him at a residence. He required hospital treatment for multiple leg bites.
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Oberlin draft board member quits over Calley
Oberlin man Frank Locke resigns from the Elyria Selective Service board citing the Calley verdict. He says serving on a board that selects youths for service amid uncertain duties troubles him. Harold West notes the resignation should go to the President for action.
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Pingpong opens wall for Americans in China visit
U S table tennis team and three American newsmen arrive in China to cover their tour amid a cautious opening after 1949. Officials say barriers persist due to the Vietnam War and U S backing of Chiang Kai-shek, yet unofficial contacts hint at thawing hostility. The party travels via Canton to Peking, where they meet with Chinese officials and observe warm welcomes and cultural displays, signaling potential people to people exchanges.
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