Apollo 11 Nearing Moon Landing in Historic Descent
At 3 06 p m EDT Armstrong and Aldrin fire the lander's descent engine to begin the final approach to the Moon. Apollo 11 has entered a 7 by 194 mile lunar orbit after a precise translunar flight and one midcourse correction. The crew plans a 15 minute color TV transmission and inspection of Eagle before today’s landing.
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Aldrin
Apollo
Cape Kennedy
Fla
Earth
Marilyn
James A. Lovell
Lunar
Ground Control
Moon
Kennedy Tragedy Hits Capitals Circles in Shock
The capital reels as news of Senator Ted Kennedy’s car crash spreads sorrow among lawmakers. Senate leaders express prayers for his survival and condolences for his companion, while colleagues urge caution before judging the accident’s political impact. Representative Moss seeks details, noting possible car fault and ongoing auto safety hearings.
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Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Moss
Ted Kennedy
Kennedy on Martha's Vineyard After Tragic Bridge Crash
Ted Kennedy wandered the island for hours after the Chappaquiddick incident as Miss Mary Jo Kopechne died in a submerged car at a bridge. Kennedy described diving attempts to rescue her and later returning to his companions before notifying police. The medical examiner labeled Kopechne’s death accidental drowning and noted the bridge was not normally used for auto traffic.
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Kopechne
Plymouth
Edgartown
Joseph P. Kennedy
Hyannis Port
Ted Kennedy
Martha's Vineyard
Robert Kennedy
Senate
Washington
Donald Wills
Chappaquiddick Island
Carpenters Observe Moon Walk Day Closure
Harry Kaiser, business agent of Carpenters Local 1780, announced the Carpenters Hall will be closed on Monday for Moon Walk Day. No work calls will be issued from the hall, but ongoing projects continue and current workers remain on site with no new calls.
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Harry Kaiser
Carpenters
Kaiser
Parents and children puzzled by astronauts identities
A survey finds many vegans stumped by astronauts as children like Lisa Hartzel 8 Joey Espy 10 and Mike Woodward 7 struggle to name the astronauts Armstrong Aldrin and the third crewman. Adults show little interest in linking names to the moon mission.
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David Hartzel
Joey Espy
Mike Woodward
Armstrong
Aldrin
Moon
Russia's Luna 15 Moonship Sparks Landing Speculation
Moscow and Jodrell Bank observers noted a 64 minute telemetry burst and a higher Luna 15 orbit fueling talk of a possible soft landing or soil sampling ahead of Apollo 11. Officials offered little firm detail while warning collision with Apollo 11 remained highly unlikely.
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UPS
Russia
Britain
Jodrell Bank Observatory
Jodrell Bank
Sir Bernard Lovell
Amway Aerosol Plant Blast Injures Twenty in Ada Michigan
An explosion in Amway Corp’s aerosol packaging area in Ada Michigan injured at least 20 workers, destroyed one building and damaged others. Seven were hospitalized with injuries from burns while the rest received minor treatment. authorities searched for causes as fire units battled continuing explosions and flames.
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UPI
Amway Corp
Michigan
Butterworth and
Blodgett
Grand Rapids
Plainfield
Sparta
Cascade Fire Department
Jay van Andel
Amway
River disaster claims nineteen youths in France outing
In Angers a riverbank collapse during a day camp on the Loire traps and drowns nineteen children aged 11 to 14. Twenty three joined the tragedy with three counselors questioned as investigators from the Ministry of Youth and Sports probe negligent homicide charges.
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France
UPI
Loire
Ministry of Youth and Sports
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Andre Royer
Armstrongs First Words A Mystery
Public guesswork swirls around what Neil Armstrong will say on live television after the moon landing. Entries range from religious to patriotic to playful responses with individuals from Houston and Detroit predicting prayers or grateful remarks.
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Houston
John F. Kennedy
Lois Hart
Detroit
Lord
Earth
C. L. Fisher
Lansing, Mich
Burglars Net 20000 Loot In Las Vegas
Burglars stole nearly $20000 in cash jewelry and clothing from two Strip hotels and a Las Vegas home. Items included two diamond rings and a diamond necklace valued at 15000 from Richard H Herman of Brooklyn NY. Police say other thefts included 1800 from a pool area belonging to Russell Goldburg of Quebec Canada.
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Las Vegas
Richard H. Herman
Brooklyn
N.Y
Herman
Clark County Sheriff's Deputies
Russell Goldburg
Quebec
Canada
Dick Lee Barnes
Washington Ave
Vegan Claims Pipe Assault At Plaza Hotel Lobby
Las Vegas police reported a 43 year old vegan tenant James Wallace Spradling was injured with a broken jaw after a scuffle in the Plaza Hotel lobby. Frank Delgato 53 was booked on assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly striking Spradling with a six inch pipe over a money dispute.
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North First St
Las Vegas
James Wallace Spradling
Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital
Frank Delgato
Spradling
Delgato
Cyclist Pair Injured After Vehicle Flips
A 20 year old Las Vegas boy and 22 year old Bonnie Conroy suffered serious injuries when the motorcycle overturned on Eastern Avenue near Pebble Road. Conroy was in poor condition in ICU at Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. Halstead was listed in satisfactory condition. No citation was issued, authorities said.
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Eastern Avenue
Pebble Road
Nevada Highway Patrol
Bonnie Conroy
Toni Ave
Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital
Daniel Bruce Halstead
Daisy St
Nixon to join moonwalk watching with Congressional watchers
Washington officials reveal plans to view the Apollo 11 moon landing alongside the public. President Nixon will speak with Armstrong and Aldrin from the lunar surface area while others like Hale Boggs plan to watch at home. J Edgar Hoover says he will watch quietly at home.
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UPI
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Hale Boggs
D-La
Boggs
House
Senate
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Aldrin
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J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
George P. Shultz
Chicago
Robert H. Finch
Health, Education and Welfare
Commerce
Maurice Stans
Defense
Melvin R. Laird
David Packard
Nellis Airman Drowns Near Vegas Wash
A 22 year old Nellis AFB airman, Robert L. Hillsman, drowned yesterday while swimming with friends near Vegas Wash. Fellow airman Farl J. Dabour attempted a rescue but nearly drowned himself during the effort.
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Vegas Wash
Clark County
Robert L. Hillsman
Farl J. Dabour
Nellis
Hillsman
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