Apollo 11 Races Toward Moon Rendezvous
SPACE CENTER Houston AP The Apollo 11 mission advances toward the moon with Armstrong Aldrin and Collins aboard Columbia as they near the lunar gravity barrier. Ground control reports strong systems and sleep for the crew while Eagle the lunar lander readies for a possible earlier start to exploration. Jodrell Bank astronomers say Luna 15’s behavior remains unclear but poses no immediate danger to Apollo 11.
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Michael Collins
Armstrong
Aldrin
Collins
Moon
Eagle
Columbia Commando
Cape Kennedy
Earth
Clifford Charlesworth
Jodrell Bank
England
Two Mariner Probes Near Mars With 200 Pictures Planned
NASA says Mariner 6 and Mariner 7, launched in February and March, will pass Mars within 2000 miles and return over 200 images. Closest approach for Mariner 6 is 1:18 a.m. EDT July 31 and for Mariner 7 is 1 a.m. EDT August 5.
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Washington
Mariner
Mars
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Mariner 6
Mariner 7
Moonday Closings Declared for Nixon Holiday and Moon Event
Government offices banks and many workplaces will close Monday in observance of the national day declared by President Nixon for the Apollo 11 moon mission. Some offices including the sheriff’s office remain open while essential trades continue.
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Nixon
Hocking County
Merril Haney
Logan
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Citizens Bank
Logan Federal Savings & Loan Association
Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc
Economy Savings & Loan Co
ASCS
Bureau of Employment Services
Clifford Charlesworth
New York
Laurelville School Board Candidate Files
Don Thomas of Laurelville filed nominating petitions with the Hocking County election board on Thursday to seek reelection to the Laurelville school board. The term for fellow board member Robert West expires this year with a filing deadline August 6 for nonpartisan petitions for school board seats and township trustee posts in the November general election.
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Don Thomas
Laurelville
Hocking
U S Convoy Ambushed North of Saigon Increases Tension
The 1st Air Cavalry convoy 55 miles north of Saigon endured a 20 minute ambush near An Loc with rocket grenades and small arms. Nine Americans wounded, eight North Vietnamese killed, one captured. Separate clashes near Tan Jiao southwest of Saigon wounded nine Americans in 10 minutes. Air strikes and artillery supported actions across Tay Ninh, Tam Ky, Da Nang, Hue areas.
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U.S
An Loc
1St Air Cavalry Division
Saigon
Lai Khe
Quan Loi
11Th Armored Cavalry
Namese
9Th Infantry Division
Tan Jan
Tay Ninh
U.S. Marine
South Viet
Namese Popular
Tam Ky
da Nang
101St Airborne Division
Hue
Gray Calls Bilik's Bluff On Strike
Senate Majority Leader Theo dore M. Gray of Piqua says the threat by Al Bilik head of the State Employes Union to strike over a 29.5 million pay raise is not binding. Bilik now says the 10 day limit refers to legislative days, pushing the deadline to July 28 for action on the bill.
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Senate
Theodore M. Gray
Piqua
al Bilik
State Employes Union
Bilik
Weather forecast and record highs in Hocking Valley
Partly cloudy and humid conditions with a chance of thundershowers expected for Saturday in the Hocking Valley. A muggy 89 degrees was noted at 10 a.m. after an overnight low of 70. Thursday posted a high of 94 degrees.
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Hocking Valley
Vinton Clerk Of Courts Killed In Rt 93 Crash
McARTHUR Ohio AP Margie H Climer 45 Vinton County clerk of courts was killed in a traffic accident today on Ohio 93 about three miles south of McArthur Her car collided with a county highway truck She was serving her third term and is survived by her husband Oscar and two daughters Nancy a Ohio State University student and Charlotte of Dayton.
Straitsville Plans 99th Birthday Quiet Celebration
The village of New Straitsville marks its 99th birthday with no special events planned this Saturday. Mayor Don Brown leads preparations for a centennial celebration next year. New Straitsville was incorporated July 19, 1870, once hosting about 3,000 residents in the coal boom, now just over 1,000.
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New Straitsville
Don Brown
Colo Has Baby Boy Ape at Columbus Zoo
Colo the first ape born in captivity delivered a male infant weighing 4 pounds 12 ounces at the Columbus Zoo early today. The birth marks a milestone for the zoo and its primate program.
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Columbus, Ohio
Colo
Columbus Zoo
Miss Laurelville Crowned In Local Carnival Pageant
Darcy Spencer was named Miss Laurelville after 21 candidates vied at the Laurelville Volunteer Firemen’s Carnival. Cheryl Swackhammer and Joy Aline Barnes won first and second attendants. Sponsors included Hocking Valley Nursing Home and local businesses. judges were Rep Don S. Maddux and others. Rev. Lynn Summers led ceremonies.
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Laurelville
Darcy Spencer
John Spencer
Cheryl Swackhammer
Earl Swackhammer
Laurelville Rt. 2
Joy Aline Barnes
Elmer Barnes
Rockbridge Rt. 1
Hocking Valley Nursing Home
Swackhammer
Dan de- Long Insurance Agency
Miss Barnes
Dale W. Riddle
Donna Fetherofl
Joyce Beauty Shop
Lynn Hankison
Whitcraft Lumber and Pallets
Beverly Herman
Thompson's Lumber Co
Kathy Hart
Hart Bros. Lumber Co
Pam Kempton
Allen's Beauty Shop
Brenda McNichols
Kerr
Sinclair Station
Rita Moore
Mettler’s
Yvonne Morrison
Wagner
South Bloomingville
Sarah Newland
Salt Creek Valley Bank
Pagan Phillips
Weaver's
South Perry
Brenda Schwalb
Lynn Summers
Grants Approved for Hocking Valley Hospital Wing
The Appalachian Regional Commission approves 235 950 for a 44 bed extended care unit at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. A second grant of 216 666 Hill Burton funds covers part of the project with local funds or in kind support making up the remainder.
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Appalachian. Regional Commission
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
Appalachia
Clarence Miller
William Saxbe
Hill-Burton
Appalachian Regional Commission
Hill-Burton Agency
Appalachia Regional
Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation
Seven County
Gallipolis
Oak Hill
Athens
Ironton
Logan
Pomeroy
Wellston
Hocking Hospital
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Rt. 664
County Health Center
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Vinton
Straitsville
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Robert FE. West
Paula Culbertson
Laurel Grain and Milling Co
Diane Elkins
Kempton's
Wrecker — Service
June Elkins
Foodtown Grocery
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