Nixon Calls Moon Mission Historic From White House
President Nixon told Apollo 11 astronauts from the Oval Room that the moment made all people on earth one. He praised Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin as viewers watched a split screen and urged renewed effort for peace, saying the heavens are part of man's world.
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Buzz) Aldrin Jr
White House
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Wheeler rules out total pullout in Viet by 1970
Gen. Earle G. Wheeler, chair of the Joint Chiefs, says a complete U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam by 1970 is not likely. He notes the current lull in fighting is not proof of peace and agrees Thieu’s claim that all forces cannot be pulled out by end of 1970.
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Lucky Driver contest prompts postcard entries from readers
Readers are urged to enter the Independent Press Telegram Lucky Driver drawing by mailing a postcard with name, address and California driver’s license number to Long Beach. Winners earn small cash prizes including a $50 prize for the license F1 85867 and $10 awards to several entries such as Y1 64080 M5 38689 G6 49573 Z5 00903 Y7 5281 and Y4 58496.
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Apollo Crew Health Declared Excellent by Chief Physician
SPACE CENTER Houston UPI The Apollo program chief physician Dr. Charles Berry reported perfect crew health and rest. He said they are very comfortable and in excellent physiological condition.
Luna 15 Near Moon Stirs Apollo 11 Mission Fears
Jodrell Bank observers reported Luna 15 making two course corrections bringing it to about 40 miles above the lunar surface. Tass in Moscow put Luna 15 within 10 miles at its lowest point and officials hinted the probe aimed to collect moon soil during the Apollo 11 era.
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ProDaT sl Schuckle benching remark sparks coach clash
A professional footballer protested to his coach over being benched with a taunting "For Sale" sign on his back. He said the coach dislikes his play but objects to the benching treatment. The exchange highlights tensions within the team.
Two Americans Reach Moon and Plant Flag in Sea of Tranquility
Armstrong and Aldrin landed Eagle on the moon and walked surface for about 2 hours 14 minutes and 1 hour 44 minutes respectively. They planted the U S flag, spoke to Earth, and returned to the craft as Mission Control granted extra surface time.
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