Space Trio Near Midpoint of Homeward Flight
Apollo 11 crews Neil Armstrong Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins rest near halfway point of journey toward Earth after historic lunar landing. They plan a Thursday splashdown in the Pacific near the USS Hornet with Nixon waiting.
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Senate Seeks Surtax Window Before August 13
Senate leaders weigh accelerating consideration of the surtax extension bill to secure a quick tax reform vote. Majority Leader Mansfield and Sen Williams voiced terms for guarantees, aiming to finish before the August recess as Nixon officials urged rapid action. Market and business sentiment reflect urgency amid inflation concerns.
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Nine Nabbed as Filth Peddlers
FBI announced the arrest of nine people on charges of peddling filthy pictures across state lines. Agents seek three others in an extensive obscene material operation spanning New York, Baltimore, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, and Minneapolis from 1968 to 1969. Maximum penalties include five years in prison and a $5,000 fine per count.
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Hughes Pushes Drive Against Alcoholism
Senator Harold E Hughes a recovered alcoholic vows a major congressional assault on alcoholism. He calls other bills tokenism and lines up hearings by his special subcommittee on alcoholism and narcotics. Witness Mercedes McCambridge to testify. group of fellow recovered alcoholics invited to speak on human misery.
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Nixon Heads For Astronaut Rendezvous On Pacific Tour
President Nixon and Mrs. Nixon fly from San Francisco to join the Apollo 11 crew in a world cruise that will include a Johnston Island stop and a recovery carrier splashdown. They will assess troop reductions after an 25,000 mile itinerary ending August 3 in Vietnam.
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Today's Chuckle Gee, Dad I just gotta be a nonconformist
A brief humorous line shows a child declaring a need to be nonconformist to fit in with peers. The gag relies on irony as a father's response frames the joke around social conformity and parental guidance in a light voice.
Rain Returns as Iowa Sees Hefty Rainfall
Rain again drenched Iowa with over 2 inches in spots as a band of storms moved east from the northwest. St Ansgar reported 2.55 inches, Storm Lake 2.11, Osage 1.87, Oelwein 1.04, Waucoma 1.05, and New Hampton 0.73. A cold front moving in from the west is expected to bring additional showers.
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Newhall Man Killed in Wyoming Crash
George E. Klingensmith aged 26 of Newhall Iowa was killed when his car struck a power pole on Wyoming highway 789. He wore a seat belt but suffered fatal injuries. He had worked in Riverton since June 28 and planned to move his wife Janette and two children Danny and Melanie to Wyoming on July 31. Burial set for Montrose Colorado.
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Lull in enemy ground attacks could stretch to September
U S military sources said the lull in enemy ground action in Vietnam could extend to September, possibly the longest of the war. They revised last week’s forecast of a fresh Communist offensive and noted light, scattered fighting with Bay-area B 52s and limited shelling while North Vietnamese units refit and resupply. The Mekong Delta saw a brigade headquarters turnover to the South Vietnamese army, the largest base yet transferred.
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Two Foes of ABM Offer Revised Plan
Senators Hart and Cooper endorsed a revised anti ABM amendment to a 20 billion procurement bill. They insist the change is not a compromise and keep deployment and site acquisition terms restricted. They aim to delay a decision on the ABM while allowing continued administration plans.
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Pope Links Apollo To Youth Motivation
Pope Paul VI in Castel Gandolfo urged that the Apollo 11 space mission inspire young people to reject defeatism and protest against modern society, calling the voyage a magnificent space adventure.
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Kennedy license suspension after Chappaquiddick crash finding
Edward Kennedy faces a preliminary finding of serious fault and license suspension after a fatal accident on Chappaquiddick island. Massachusetts registrar Richard McLaughlin said the hearing will decide if the suspension becomes a six month or longer revocation, while prosecutors weigh driving to endanger charges and possible breathalyzer considerations. The case centers on Miss Mary Jo Kopechne’s death and Kennedy’s actions after the car left a narrow bridge.
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Heart Beat Pranks By Apollo 11 Crew Aboard
Space center reports Edwin Aldrin raised flight surgeon John Ziegischmid with unannounced exercises sending his heart rate from 50 to 147 in space. Charles Duke and astronauts joked about Neil Armstrong's heartbeat reaching 247, a rate no one could survive, a spokesman said.
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