Apollo unmanned moonship launched toward recovery fleet
CAPE KENNEDY Fla UPI United States launched a 44 700 pound Apollo moonship on a Saturn 1 rocket at 1 16 p m EDT to test reentry and guidance ahead of December manned flight. The 93 minute ascent reached 706 miles, dive speed 19000 mph, with recovery ships Hornet and three destroyers standing by in the north central Pacific. The mission, Apollo 2, aims to simulate return conditions for safe crew recovery and parachute land near Wake Island. engineers faced a 46 minute delay due to a Rose Knot computer issue and anticipated weather risks from hurricane Faith near Antigua.
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Johnson Denies Charges on Southeast Asia Bases
President Johnson rejects claims of a permanent U S presence in Southeast Asia and says plans exist to convert bases in South Vietnam and Thailand to civilian use once aggression ends. He insists the United States seeks no permanent bases and would depart as soon as communism stops.
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Probate of will and executor appointment in Atkinson estate
Notice in Washington County regarding probate of the will of M D Atkinson and the appointment of an executor. Also notice of incorporation of Steele Lumber Washington Inc and its budget estimate for Washington County.
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Faith Hurricane Aims Caribbean Islands With Puerto Rico Watch
Faith, the season’s sixth tropical storm, heads west at 25 mph toward Guadeloupe and the Leeward Islands. A hurricane watch is in effect for Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands as officials race to launch a Cape Kennedy Apollo spacecraft before station shutdowns. At dawn the storm lay about 275 miles east of Guadeloupe and 650 miles east southeast of San Juan, with winds rising toward 40 mph by afternoon.
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Erhard reshapes German military leadership after revolt
Chancellor Ludwig Erhard returns from vacation and acts to quell a generals revolt by overhauling the top command. He names Lt. Gen Ulrich de Maiziere to lead the 500,000-man armed forces and moves Lt. Gen Hannes Feinhoff to inspector of the air force, signaling continued civilian control despite military pressure.
Prison labor used at Iowa Capitol grounds
Gov. Harold E. Hughes disclosed that Riverview Prison Farm inmates are used as outdoor workers at the Capitol since late June. The program, approved by the Iowa Executive Council, may extend into fall and winter for leaf removal, with up to 12 inmates working two afternoons weekly under Robert Love of Buildings and Grounds.
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Indonesian Students Demand Sukarno Exit After Parliament March
More than 3,000 anti-Communist students from Kami and KapI stormed Indonesian troops and armored cars to press parliament to renounce Sukarno as leader. They delivered resolutions demanding debate within 48 hours and reversal of his foreign and domestic policies, including reentry to the United Nations.
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Draft change aims to salvage 100000 for military duty
Defense Secretary McNamara proposes salvaging 100000 men rejected earlier to meet 1A classifications, delaying some drafts and fueling congressional debate over Selective Service fairness. Officials say deferred college students would face even less risk, while only Class 1Y men may be affected, an estimated 200000 individuals.
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Cookout King Named at Iowa State Fair
Des Moines reports cool dry weather helps 1968 Iowa State Fair draw crowds. Ronald Searcy crowned Town Cookout King after winning beef and overall titles with tender sirloin shish kabob. Other winners include Rasmussen lamb, Black park class, Oakes poultry, Edwards turkey, plus champion Duroc boar and Hampshire hog entrants.
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Iowa State University
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Rusk defends U S foreign commitments amid debate
Secretary of State Dean Rusk defended the United States widespread pledges to more than 40 countries on five continents. He argued commitments reduce war risk, urged shared peacemaking, and warned the U S could aid allies beyond its defense pact under certain circumstances. The remarks opened a Senate preparedness hearing on overextension.
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Iowa Weather Fair With Rising Temperatures Tonight Through Friday
United Press International reports Iowa will see generally fair skies with temperatures warming through the next day or two. Tonight’s low temperatures range from 50 to 55 in the north and 55 to 60 in the south as conditions ease into Friday.
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Heaviest U.S. air assault in Vietnam drives war effort
US planes launched the war’s heaviest blow against North Vietnam with 146 bombing missions. In Da Nang area fighting intensified as Marines reported heavy Communist casualties in Allegheny operations. Curfews and doubled guards were imposed in Saigon as South Vietnam began election campaigning amid Viet Cong terrorism fears.
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