Soyuz 4 Returns with Historic Space Linkup
Three Soviet cosmonauts landed near Karaganda after a rapid mission marking the first linkup of manned spacecraft and the first crew transfer in orbit. Soyuz 5 remained aloft with Volynov aboard to complete another Earth orbit. The crew received a hero’s welcome as helicopters ferried them to Karaganda.
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Johnson flags space race still undecided and says UPI
President Johnson told Congress that the Soviet Union now launches more spacecraft and could surpass the United States. He noted Apollo 8 boosted U.S. prestige but left future programs to President-elect Nixon. The report cites 606 U.S. and 358 Soviet spacecraft since 1955, with 3,214 and 631 man hours in space respectively, and a cumulative space investment of 56.73 billion dollars.
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Czech youths threaten more self immolations in Prague
Prague reports indicate further self immolations were planned after Jat Palach, 21, set himself on fire in Wenceslas Square to protest Soviet occupation. A doctor described Palach's burns as very serious but possibly survivable. A group of 10 students reportedly prepared to burn themselves in a lottery ordered sequence, Palach carrying a letter saying the protests would continue until Russians left.
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Burned Trucker Dies After Tank Explosion
Grant N. Bruce a 38 year old truck driver from Foster Road RD 2 died in University Hospital Cleveland after a Dec 15 fire left him burned over 90 percent of his body. He was killed at the Standard Oil storage terminal on Rt. 76 in Eaton during fuel oil transfer.
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Secret memo lists ways to fire man who found $2 billion error
Sen. Proxmire accused Air Force officials of retaliation after a secret memo outlined three ways to fire A. Ernest Fitzgerald, who revealed a $2 billion overrun in the C 54 program. Air Force officials said the memo described possible actions under certain conditions during a subcommittee hearing.
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Carmania is Haul'd Off Sandbar After Five Days
The 608-foot British liner Carmania with 471 passengers and 202 crew was freed from a Bahamas sandbar near San Salvador. Rescue tugs strained as the ship began taking on water but officials downplayed the leaks. All passengers and 165 Flavia passengers were to reach Miami today aboard the Italian ship Flavia.
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Wolfe proposes six figure pay at new airport post
Douglas C. Wolfe signs a contract as executive director of Loramn County Regional Airport Authority. Basic salary 19500 dollars plus a percentage of airport gross revenues could push income into six figures if air traffic and revenues meet projections. Old job at Detroit Metropolitan paid over 100000 with fringe benefits. Wolfe’s wife earned about 6000 as teacher before relocating.
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Airport minutes dispute over Lorain County authority contract
The Lorain County Regional Airport Authority faces questions about where its minutes are held after a land deal. President J William McCray says records are with auditor Steve Marinik, who contradicts the claim. The contract for airport manager Douglas C Wolfe shows a 86,500 dollar pay tied to gross revenue, a structure noted as unusual by aviation officials.
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Weather Report Indicates Light Rain and Cold Front
Occasional light rain or drizzle today with a rain tonight and tomorrow. Highs in the 40s and lows upper 30s. Snow flurries and colder Sunday with southwest winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to southeast tonight. Sunset 5 26 p m Sunrise 7 49 a m High 39 at 3 30 p m Low 97 at 7 30 a m Details on page 16.
Irate divorcee jokes about repossessing ex husband
A woman tells a friend she threatened to repossess her ex husband if alimony is not paid on time. The blurb also advertises Americana Inn steak nights with a Sunday Gourmet menu at $2.49 and notes of American dining.
Public affairs panel sets reservoir plan. Rash re elected
New London board finalizes construction details for a reservoir and confirms C. E. Rash as chairman. Spencer school board seeks state approval to add another vocational agriculture class. Pittsfield bill to create Wellington area five district leaders introduces soon in Ohio Legislature.
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Judge reports passing test in Euclid case
In Euclid, Municipal Judge Robert Steele passed lie and parffin tests regarding his wife Marlene Steele's Jan 9 slaying. Police reported no gunpowder on his hands and no confession after interviewing him in Cleveland. He planned a trip with his sons Kevin and Brett and faces scrutiny over dating Mrs Barbara Swart.
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