Apollo 9 Crew Releases Abundant Space Photos in Houston Debrief
NASA images from Apollo 9 show David R. Scott during EVA with Earth in the background and Russell Schweickart on the lunar module porch. The trio McDivitt Scott Schweickart returned to Houston after a day of debriefing, saying they took more pictures than the Gemini program.
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Back shelf policy at Lorain libraries stirs debate
Lorain County seven-library system keeps sex education and controversial titles behind readers must ask for them. Elyria and Lorain branches differ in back shelf holdings with Elyria hosting bolder works like Myra Breckenridge while Lorain remains more conservative.
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Sino-Soviet clash yields casualties on disputed island
Soviet and Chinese reports recount a five hour battle on the Damansky Chen Pao island in the Ussuri delta with both sides claiming casualties. Soviet border guards suffered heavy losses in a series of clashes two weeks and authorities warned of further reprisals if intrusions continue.
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Weather Forecast and Local Ads Mix
Variable cloudiness today with a chance of flurries and a high in the mid 30s to low 40s. Tonight will be in the 20s. Tomorrow partly cloudy and warmer. Plus, Meyer Goldberg's ad touts Black Angus ground beef 49 cents per pound and steaks at 2.49 with savings of 1.60, page D-12.
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Eight killed as US helicopter crash in Korea during DMZ mission
Eight aboard a U S Army helicopter were killed while evacuating three wounded UN Command members after a four hour gunfight near the DMZ in Korea. The incident followed North Korea’s condemnation of the joint Exercise Focus Retain.
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Detroit Ready to Roll Six New Cars Against Imports
Detroit’s big three all plan six new smaller cars within two years to challenge foreign imports. Ford, GM, AMC and Chrysler push styling updates for 1970 71 as VW and others gain market share topping 1 million imports in 1968. Ford launches the Maverick at 1995 dollars on April 18 aiming at youth buyers.
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Rockets Hit Saigon as Nixon Warns of Allied Retaliation
Communist forces began a new offensive with a dawn rocket barrage on Saigon and at least 30 towns and bases. One person injured, damage to slums, fuel depot fire quickly doused. Attacks also hit Dau Tieng base and Long Binh.
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Hotel Manager Receives Humorous Marriage Inquiry Letter
A hotel manager was sent a witty note asking if there are suitable accommodations to put up with one's wife. The cheeky letter plays on marital humor and hotel housing norms.
Mutiny and Sinking Reported At Sea In Storm
The Royalstar reports five mutinous crew aboard while the Liberian freighter Vauqueur seeks lifeboats after an engine room explosion. A 211 foot American tug Al ice L Moran, 20 crew, was seen under its own power 35 miles east of Bermuda after losing contact since Tuesday. A Brazilian corvette races toward Royalstar as rescue efforts continue in rough Gulf of Mexico and Belem waters.
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