Apollo 11 Moon Mission Ends With Pacific Splashdown
Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins return to the Pacific aboard the Hornet after a fiery re entry at 5000 degrees. Nixon observes from the ship while the trio faces 214 days in isolation then 16 more in Houston.
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Nixon Jets to Ringside Seat for Apollo Return
President Nixon flies from San Francisco to Johnston Island then to the Apollo recovery fleet to watch the Moon mission return aboard the Hornet. He plans to greet Armstrong Aldrin and Collins, discuss with astronauts via intercom, and wave from the chamber window.
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Neil Armstrong museum plaque carved by state representative
Columbus reports State Rep. Carlton Davidson of Ironton will sculpt a clay plaque of Neil Armstrong for a proposed $1 million Wapakoneta museum. He expects a two to three month process, bronzing or steel casting after clay model. work begins after the current legislative session ends.
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Marshall University suspended from Mid-America Conference
University page notes Marshall University faced suspension from the Mid-America Conference as officials state no planned action. The brief item appears on page 7 with other campus notes and events.
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Kennedy's license suspended in Kennedy Kopechne crash
Ed ward M. Kennedy faces a temporary license suspension after a fatal accident in which Mary Jo Kopechne, 25, died. The Registry of Motor Vehicles says the suspension is routine in fatality cases until a formal hearing decides fault, with possible reinstatement or revocation for six months. Kennedy, who has been charged with leaving the scene, remains at his Hyannis Port home as investigators continue.
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Ohio Senate considers noncancelable two year auto policy bill
The Ohio Senate votes on a bill to bar insurers from canceling policies without good reason, creating noncancelable two year auto policies except where misrepresentation, license loss, or nonpayment occur. The chamber also forms a joint panel to resolve fluoridation differences after appointing three senators. A House-passed agri marketing bill for eight products moves to the governor for signature.
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Democrats Plan Surtax Speed-Up In Committee
Senate leaders consider a procedure to fast track the surtax extension by tying the reform bill to a strict 60 day time limit in committee. The House reform bill would move to the Senate floor for debate, then return to the floor within the deadline for a vote before August recess.
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Israel Warplanes Hit Egyptian Targets Across Suez Canal
Israeli jets shot down six Egyptian MiG fighters and claimed a total of 39 Soviet-made planes since 1967. Across the canal both sides pressed artillery fire while Cairo and Washington clashed over Middle East peace efforts as President Nasser marked the revolution anniversary.
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Vietnam War Deaths Rise but Totals Below Average
American battlefield deaths in Vietnam rose 23 percent last week to 182, but tracked 23 percent below the year’s weekly average. South Vietnamese forces reported 295 government troops killed, a 16 percent drop, while enemy casualties fell to 2,203. The lull persists as U.S. officials note limited action and possible reorganization ahead of further attacks.
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