Apollo 11 reaches midpoint of moon flight from Earth
Apollo 11 crew Armstrong Aldrin and Collins pass halfway to the moon at 10:33 a.m. EDT, about 120,003 miles from Earth and Moon after 25 hours 53 seconds in flight. They report steady systems, seven hours sleep for Armstrong and Collins, and a freehand TV view of Earth from 60,000 miles.
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Luna 15 enters lunar orbit amid Apollo 11 context
Jodrell Bank reports Luna 15 in an elliptical two hour orbit 600 to 1200 miles above the Moon and hints at a possible landing by Friday. Tass says Luna 15 became a artificial satellite. Lovell doubts that, noting the mission may aim to collect rock and compare orbit.
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States and Cities Declare Moon Landing Holiday Monday
Governors and mayors honor Nixon moon landing call with official holidays for state employees and city offices. New York City and Detroit announce closures while some states foresee participation days. private firms vary.
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Franco expected to name Prince Juan Carlos heir
Madrid AP report says Gen Franco will propose 1 year old Prince Juan Carlos de Borbon as successor and king after death, with Cortes likely to approve. Don Juan plans to contest and fly from Estoril to Madrid to seek the crown, signaling a looming dynastic fight and Carlist opposition.
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Sargents veto of pay raise bill sparks override bid
Gov Sargent vetoes a 92 million state employee pay raise as Senate President Donahue vows to lead an override fight. Donahue says workers deserve a raise while Sargent cites cost. A tax plan may be signed if it raises 100 million, with final decision due Friday.
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Cool Hands Hold Wheel That Will Put Men on Moon
A vivid profile of Apollo 11 crew members Neil Armstrong Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin. It sketches Armstrong's reserved demeanor and broad flying career, Collins's casual exterior masking readiness, and Aldrin's urbane intensity and drive.
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Apollo on TV Schedule for Apollo 11 Coverage
New York AP lists today's TV slots for Apollo 11 heaviest coverage. NBC 7:30 to 7:50 p.m. EDT ABC 7:39 to 8 p.m. with a one minute progress report at 8:27 p.m. CBS 7:30 to 8 p.m. The first live color transmission from Apollo 11 is set for 7:32 to 7:47 p.m.
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Apollo 11 Moon Mission Flight Plan Revealed
The Apollo 11 crew will drift in space until Saturday morning as the Saturn V rocket accelerates toward the moon. Aldrin and Armstrong will land on the lunar surface at 4 19 p m EDT Sunday, walk for about two and a half hours, collect samples, install experiments, and plant an American flag before rendezvousing with Collins in lunar orbit.
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Get in the Swim of Things Swimming Pool Ad
Advertisement promotes a 4x7 steel pool with filter ladder and skimmer in near new condition. Includes contact number for The Eagle classified ads and notes a child’s sacrifice for smaller yard space. Reads like local classifieds urging ad readers to call for bargains.
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