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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1969
Page
1
The Mars close up from Mariner 6 shows a crater heavy surface, moonscapes alike, snapped 2,130 miles from the planet. Dr. Robert Leighton notes countless craters while a commentator observes their wider spacing than lunar patterns.
Space officials released 34 color transparencies and 150 feet of film from the Apollo 11 moonwalk by Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin. Armstrong said future moon trips could extend the duration and number of surface outings. The material shows the Eagle lander, its takeoff, and the rendezvous with the Columbia.
Three American servicemen held captive by North Vietnam will be released tonight at Vientiane Laos according to diplomatic sources.
The Senate narrowly approved a six month extension of the 10 percent income tax surcharge to December 31, rejecting a full year extension sought by President Nixon. The vote was 51 to 48 with 6 Republicans and 45 Democrats voting in favor. opposition came from Republicans seeking a full year and some Democrats. Senate leaders pledged another extension to June 30 next year at five percent in exchange for Nixon backing tax reform this fall.
Dr. Thomas T. Noguchi, 42, return to the post after a Civil Service panel ruled charges against him unproven. He will receive full back pay and resume duties as county chief medical examiner coroner, saying he bears no hard feelings.
Lester Perry a 32 year old federal prisoner armed with a razor blade hijacked a Trans World Airlines jetliner carrying 131 aboard as it neared Los Angeles. Two marshals escorting him escaped and the plane returned to Miami with passengers safe at 10 15 p m.
Saturday night the California International Sea Festival begins on Long Beach beaches with a free show featuring the Navy Blue Angels sky divers fireworks and more. The official program in today’s Independent or Press Telegram lists dates times and all events.
President Nixon landed in Lahore to greet by officials and officials note the liaison with Pakistan as an ally warming to Communist China. The two Nixons planned a tour as Lahore Airport welcomed the president.
Local paper catalogues amusements and editorial features across sections with brief notices on comics, classifieds, and ads. Obituaries and financial briefs are listed near the back pages, guiding readers to entertainment and notice items.
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