Moon landing nears as Armstrong Aldrin prepare for surface
NASA's Apollo 11 crew completes lunar orbit checks and separations ahead of touchdown in Sea of Tranquility scheduled for 1 14 p m Sunday Nevada time Michael Collins orbits Columbia while Armstrong and Aldrin descend in the Eagle A Kennedy car crash at Edgartown Massachusetts leaves a secretary dead and Kennedy facing charges for leaving the scene
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Apollo Moon Flight Captures Nation in Morning Reflections
Readers recall the Apollo 11 launch as Neil Armstrong Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins head toward the moon. People across America wake early to news updates while daily life resumes, drawing parallels to explorers and a restless pursuit of the lunar dream.
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Who's Armstrong Spacemen Stir Local Curiosity
A Las Vegas survey shows residents recognize the Apollo 11 crew mainly by Armstrong's name. Many know Aldrin, some recall Collins only when linked to Aldrin. Others fail to identify any astronauts while Carolyn Waite and Iva Nagel name Aldrin, and Lisa, 6, knows none.
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Kennedy Tragedy Shakes Capital Circles
Washington reacts with shock and sympathy after Senator Edward M. Kennedy’s car crash and the death of Mary Jo Kopechne. Senate leaders Dirksen and Javits express distress and sadness at the family tragedy.
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First Words On The Moon Likely To Be Unpredictable
The article notes Neil Armstrong says predicting his first moon greeting is impossible and he will not guess his emotions. It recalls historic firsts by Columbus crew, Lindbergh, Morse, the Wright brothers, and Alan Shepard, framing expected moments in spaceflight lore.
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Chappaquiddick Incident Involving Senator Kennedy
Senator Edward Kennedy, 38, unhurt after a car accident on Chappaquiddick Island near Martha’s Vineyard. He reportedly leaped into about 10 feet of water to try to rescue Mary Jo Kopechne, 29, who died in the submerged vehicle. Authorities say Kennedy will face a District Court citation for leaving the scene.
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Weather Snapshot: Warm With Light Winds
Variable cloudiness with gentle winds. Today's high 95 and low 75. Yesterday's high 98 and low 77. Noontime humidity at 10 percent. Sunrise at 5 38, sunset at 7 55.
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