Apollo 11 ready for blastoff to land astronauts on the moon
Space agency officials announced Apollo 11 ready for a 6 32 a m PDT liftoff from Cape Kennedy to land Neil Armstrong Michael Collins and Edwin Aldrin on the moon. President Johnson and Vice President Agnew attended as hundreds of thousands gathered to witness the historic launch with Luna 15 approaching the moon.
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Nixon Tells 3 They Lift World's Spirit
President Nixon telephoned Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong Michael Collins and Edwin Aldrin to say their space mission will lift the spirits of the American people and the world He looked forward to meeting them aboard the recovery carrier Hornet on July 24 in the mid Pacific.
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Nixon Plans Dinner After Flight and World Trip
The article notes a brief interval between setting aside funds for a sudden emergency and its arrival. It mentions Nixon and Mrs. Nixon hosting the three men and their wives at a dinner after the flight and Nixon's round‑the‑world trip, plus a telegram of best wishes to the crew.
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Power Failure Darkens Long Beach Streets
A power outage dimmed streetlights Tuesday night in Long Beach from Anaheim Street to the shoreline and to the Long Beach Freeway. Southern California Edison reported the disruption at 8:50 p.m. and service was restored about 11 p.m. St Mary's Hospital in the blackout area apparently was not affected.
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Laird Optimistic on Viet Peace Turn Corner
Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird says the United States has turned the corner toward peace in Vietnam as he notes a lull in fighting. He sent Gen. Wheeler to Vietnam to assess the pause and discuss strategy with U.S. commanders while avoiding claims of a decisive shift in policy.
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Melvin R. Laird
Vietnam
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Earle G. Wheeler
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Creighton Abrams
Ky Calls Boycott of Paris Talks for Victory
Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky urged South Vietnam to quit the Paris peace talks and seek military victory over North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces. He criticized U S actions and said negotiations should stop after rejections, warning there is no reason to prolong talks.
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Today show cue squares explained
A reader asks about mysterious squares on Today. NBC denies secret messages and says the light pattern signals affiliate stations a break is coming for local news or weather cutaways.
FDA tests find no dangerous DDT in Belmont Pier fish
Federal FDA tests and several studies show no significant DDT traces in local fish. Only one case reported an unacceptable amount in canned mackerel sent to New York. Toxicity depends on body size DDT potency and consumption amount.
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Long Beach
Federal Food and Drug Administration
New York
Advanced Spanish class pamphlets request
A junior high student who recently moved from Long Beach asks for copies of pamphlets used in an upcoming more advanced Spanish class. The student seeks access to the same study materials to prepare for the course.
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Long Beach
The Lucky Driver Winning Numbers Listed
An Independent Press Telegram feature names a motorist with license D1 60730 as the $80 Lucky Driver winner. Other $10 awards go to RS 26360 S86 23100 AS 73503 B2 085426 AO 58362 and H4 72840.
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Sex Killer Sought After Woman Found Stabbed in Trash Can
Body of Ox Sloane also known as Eleanore Jane Perry, a young Los Angeles woman, was found nude face down in a trash can near Gardena. Sheriff detectives described a savage, sex motivated murder with multiple stab wounds. Investigators have few leads on the unidentified suspect, with search ongoing in the Los Angeles area.
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Grizzled Marines Relearn Life Ahead of Return
Veterans of the Vietnam era adjust to civilian life as they prepare for reintegration. The piece highlights their challenges, coping strategies, and continuing ties to military communities while awaiting further discharge or deployment decisions.
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