Apollo 11 Reaches Moon Trip Halfway Point
Apollo 11 astronauts Armstrong Aldrin and Collins pass mid-point of their mission as Luna 15 enters lunar orbit. Washington notes posthumous Soviet honor. mission shows near flawless performance with minor sensor and star sighting issues.
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Soviet Luna 15 poised for moon landing attempt
Jodrell Bank observers report Luna 15 in a two hour elliptical orbit 600 to 1200 miles above the moon and expect a landing try by Friday morning. Sir Bernard Lovell cites data from the telescope and doubts Tass’s artificial satellite claim.
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Honduras and El Salvador Press for Cautious Cease Fire
Both nations tie cease-fire to conditions under OAS plan. Honduras seeks troop withdrawal and border pullback while El Salvador demands OAS enforcement and protection for its 275000 nationals in Honduras. Neutral observers to monitor compliance. In a separate report, Thor Heyerdahl delays Ra repairs after storm damage.
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Hippie Drug Ban Shocks Travelers at Mexican Border
Immigration officials in Nuevo Laredo announced a plan to deny tourist cards to long haired hippies unless they wash, bathe, and cut their hair. Gilberto Cazarez said complaints rose about dirty travelers using peyote and marijuana and that long haired Americans will be sent back unless they comply. The rule applies to interior cities not just border towns.
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Power outage in Athens area tied to overloaded system
Downtown Athens suffered a power outage caused by an apparent overload when a truck cut cables. Phone and TV service were knocked out as crews worked to restore lines. The incident disrupted services and prompted a review of infrastructure.
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Surtax Fight Moves Behind Closed Doors In Senate
Senate Finance Committee met in secrecy to decide extending the income surtax. Republicans push immediate drafting of a House bill without reform riders, while Democrats seek major tax reform even if delaying action. Chairman Long suggests reform talks next week as action aims for mid August passage.
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Safeguard Testimony In Secret Session Debate
Washington lawmakers push Safeguard missile defense arguments in a closed Senate session. Sen. Stuart Symington seeks to reveal aide material from Kwajalein tests. Sen. John Stennis plans to discuss top secret intelligence on a growing Soviet threat.
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Viet War Lull Deepens As Toll Drops To 148
Saigon reports a lull in combat as U S and enemy deaths decline. U S totals show 148 Americans killed in the week, 2 051 enemy dead, and 1 612 wounded, with 352 South Vietnamese casualties. Ground actions near Quang Nai City and Me Kong Delta fights add to the tally.
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Nixon rules out wage price controls to curb inflation
President Nixon, after talks with Press Secretary Ziegler, rejects wage and price controls as a tool against inflation. Treasury Secretary Kennedy had sparked speculation about possible ceilings but Kennedy indicated such measures would not be favored, with focus on cutting spending, raising rates, and extending the income tax surcharge to absorb buying power.
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