Skylab astronauts cleared for daring space walk to free jammed panel
Skylab mission officials gave the green light for a twoastronaut space walk to free a jammed solar panel on the orbiting station. Commander Conrad assumed the most difficult role while Kerwin assisted, with Weitz remaining inside as earth resources and solar astronomy experiments were planned alongside potential schedule shifts to offset power shortages.
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Firearm and related license questions from readers
Readers ask if a second license is needed to sell rifles and automatic weapons in Maryland. A state license plus a handgun and Tong gun license cost $10, with a federal license required for automatic weapons. Information from the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Bureau.
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Democrats Drop Watergate Move Ahead of Governors Conference
At Stateline Nevada AP dispatch reports Democrats will not press Watergate issues at the National Governors Conference. Governor Tucei of Wisconsin proposed Nixon resign, but none endorsed. Vice President Agnew travels to meet governors amid broader debate on economy and federal revenue sharing plans.
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Ellsberg Returns to Court as Witness in Break-In Case
The article reports Ellsberg facing court as a witness in a 1971 burglary linked to the Pentagon papers inquiry. Hunt alleges Krogh admitted directing the break in to hurt Ellsberg, who risked becoming a martyr amid government claims of presidential stability. Ellsberg and Russo, Rand researchers, faced espionage and theft charges later dropped amid misconduct findings.
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Navy Picks Up Survivors From Burning Freighter
In the Pacific about 800 miles west of Honolulu the nuclear powered aircraft carrier Enterprise launched a rescue of 32 people from the burning British owned freighter St Constantine. Navy helicopters and Coast Guard units coordinated to pick up survivors as the Enterprise tracked the burning ship from roughly 70 miles away. The fire cause and cargo details were not disclosed and the abandoning occurred at 2:30 p.m. local time after three hours of fighting the blaze.
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Viet Troops Clash In Bloody Battles Near Saigon
Government reinforcements entered the Mekong Delta as heavy fighting raged at least 49 miles from Saigon on Highway 4. An American pilot was killed when a spotter plane crashed near Phnom Penh after lifting off the runway in Cambodia. The clash, described as the bloodiest since the cease-fire, involved Viet Cong attempts to move for attacks on traffic in the delta region. The Saigon command reported 200 dead or wounded in events near Cai Lay and Cai Lay district.
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Crash Kills U S Pilot in Cambodia
An American pilot died when his spotter plane crashed near Phnom Penh airport. Witnesses said the aircraft had just lifted off when it struck, exploded, and a fuel tank rupture sparked fire and blasts. Authorities suspected loss of power and noted a retracted landing gear at impact.
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U S Jet Sale To Arabs Concerns Israel Congress
United States weighs arms sales to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait drawing Israeli concern. Simcha Dinitz and Henry Kissinger discussed risk of Gulf instability while U S officials push balancing Soviet arms. Israel seeks assurance that F4 fighter sale serves security without provoking regional tensions.
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