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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1969
Page
12
Legal experts say Apollo 11 can land and explore the moon in line with the 1967 outer space treaty. The pact guarantees free access for all nations, requires peaceful activities, and bans national appropriation while noting astronauts as envoys of mankind.
Washington AP Congress heard that people will keep leaving Appalachia for years. Ralph R Widner of the Appalachian Regional Commission warned a House subcommittee of a projected 90 000 job deficit there from now to 1970 and that high school graduates will migrate seeking better opportunities.
WAPAKONETA Ohio AP Stephen Armstrong and his wife parents of astronaut Neil Armstrong plan to watch the Apollo 11 liftoff from their home next Wednesday They will stay home because of Cape Kennedy crowds and Mrs Armstrongs health Armstrong an assistant director in Columbus continues his duties while awaiting the moon landing He recalls Neils remark about what he will say on the moon and notes a TV tower being erected in his yard for live coverage The family has drawn media attention and local crowds concerns about the fuss on residents read as a concern for their town
NATO members fear any US Soviet arms pact may tilt security away from Western Europe. Diplomats say Washington could trade away protections like Polaris submarines and strategic bombers in exchange for Soviet missile concessions, exposing Europe to greater risk. Only vague US plans have been shared in NATO briefings.
Independent Sydney R. Stapleton gains entry to the November 4 ballot after a signatures check confirms 15 168 valid names. The board had found 5 000 illegible, but more than 3 000 were valid meeting the required threshold, with 12 864 needed and 15 168 achieved. The piece also notes the American Bowling Congress founding in New York City on September 9 1895 and its upcoming 75th anniversary.
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