Parachute Flaw Kills Soviet Cosmonaut Komarov
Soviet government reports parachute gear fouled during Soyuz 1 landing, killing cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov after more than 24 hours in orbit on the maiden flight. Tass bulletin said the landing attempt led to a fatal crash. US officials urged space cooperation amid mourning. Komarov leaves a widow and two children. posthumous hero title and statue planned.
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Pavel Popvich
Space Center
Soviet Union
Webb Urges Space Safety and U.S.–Soviet Cooperation
Webb urged realistic cooperation in space programs to prevent future accidents after the Soyuz induced crash that killed cosmonaut Komarov and the fire that killed three American astronauts. He questioned if loss of life could have been avoided with full exchange of space experience and planning. Johnson and Anderson echoed calls for genuine cooperation, urging talks on technical issues to advance exploration despite tragedies.
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Senate Space Committee
Bonn
Germany
Konrad Adenauer
Nikolai V. Podgorny
Japanese tourism deficit seen this year says council
Tokyo a Japanese trade council estimated a tourist deficit for 1967. It forecast 502000 inbound visitors, up 13 percent from 1966, while 446000 Japanese will travel abroad, up 21 percent. Expenditure abroad projected at 152 million dollars versus 91 million spent in Japan.
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Japanese Trade Council
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U S raids hit Hanoi outskirts and MIG bases
U S Air Force jets struck the Hanoi railroad repair yard and an electric transformer site near the capital amid heavy anti aircraft fire. Navy and Air Force crews attacked MIG air bases Kep and Hoa Lac, claiming multiple MIG kills and decisive strikes, as the wider air campaign escalates and raises the specter of Chinese involvement.
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Pascarello and Dwyer Secure Party Backing for Troy Council Seats
Democrats and the Citizen's Charter Party nominate Pascarell o for Third District Council and M Andrew Dwyer Jr. for District Attorney in a unanimous Troy meeting. Dwyer will face GOP contender Con G Cholakis, while Pascarell runs again against incumbent Louis C Rizzo. Judges praised Dwyer’s tenure, noting decades of district attorney service.
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Gopers Con G. Cholakis
Louis C. Rizzo
Rizzo
Citizen Party Choice
Anthony J Passinella
Dist
Alty Dwyer
Troy Police Court
Timothy J. Fogarty
Henry ''R. O'Bryan
Republican County Committee
Joseph F. Casey
John J. Purcell
Pentagon Admits Move Is Drastic
Washington AP report notes U S air and naval strikes on North Vietnamese Mig bases at Kep and Hoa Lac near Hanoi mark a major escalation this year Pentagon and defense officials caution against assuming the enemy would relocate MiGs to neighboring fields but do not rule out further actions.
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Adenauer Dies at 91 and Johnson Seeks Trade Talks
Bonn mourns Konrad Adenauer as world leaders gather for his funeral. President Johnson discusses Kennedy trade talks and a proposed partnership with Europe. Britain seeks West German support for Common Market entry while De Gaulle may stay for talks. Ben-Gurion honors Adenauer but declines Cologne funeral visit. Passover prevents travel for some Jews. Pentagon maps show bases near Hanoi and growing MIG threat. U.S. air losses and potential strikes against remaining bases shape wartime actions.
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Bonn
Adenauer
Johnson
Kiesinger
Washington
Harold Wilson
Britain
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de Gaulle
David Ben-Gurion
Israel
West Germany
Cologne
Westmoreland claims Vietniks ire as antiwar protests erupt
General Westmoreland, speaking at an AP luncheon in New York, revised a major address to note that U S troops in Vietnam are dismayed by unpatriotic acts at home. Outside, about 100 protesters clashed with police as they tried to burn an effigy of the general amid other demonstrations earlier this month involving draft-card and flag burnings.
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William C. Westmoreland
Vietnam
Associated Press
Constantine Still Mum But Will Run Meeting For Coup
Athens reports King Constantine remains silent as Greece's coup regime plans a cabinet meeting by week’s end. Premier Kollias announced political prisoners including George Papandreou and Andreas Papandreou would be tried by competent courts, while martial law court-mas ters would handle future offenses.
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Bartlett Opposes Lower Voting Age at Constitutional Convention
Richard Bartlett of Glens Falls, a Republican delegate, remains opposed to lowering New York State's voting age. He proposed an A B C plan for a revised constitution and backs repealing the Blaine amendment on church-related school funding. Bartlett argues that being draftable does not equate to being a qualified voter.
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