21 Jul 1969
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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1969
Page
1
The space mission proceeds as two ships align after launch, amid high hopes for a successful link up this afternoon. Reports confirm mission details and expected docking operations with ongoing coverage of space program progress.
Apollo astronauts explored lunar rocks and soil in a historic mission. They described basalt-like and biotite rocks, noted a moist looking soil core, and observed a hard crust and dusty surface. The ascent engine and liftoff plans dominated technical details as Armstrong and Aldrin prepared to rejoin Collins.
Jodrell Bank Observatory reports Luna 15 touched down on the Moon in the Sea of Crises after four days in lunar orbit. Signals from the probe indicate a successful landing about 500 miles from the Apollo mission site, as the Soviet attempt unfolds.
William V. Resneck 75 founder of women s wear stores in Janesville Watertown Beaver Dam and Kenosha died Sunday in Fort Lauderdale Florida He once lived in Watertown for over 40 years before moving to Florida His son of Janesville was mentioned in the report as the ceas efire unfolded in Central America with ongoing conflict in Honduras and El Salvador
Rennie Baker of Spring Green was installed as commander of the Wisconsin department of the American Legion at its Milwaukee convention. He defeated Edward L. Niffenegger Jr. 539 to 314 in the vote. Baker succeeds Casey Jones and is a former leader of Sauk County Post 253 and the 7th District. The convention closed with a downtown Milwaukee parade.
Promoters Don Love and Bill Olson bring demolition derby action to Monroe during the Green County Fair July 30 to August 3. Shows at 4 and 8 pm August 3, with 750 dollars in prize money and nine trophies. About 100 cars are expected. entry blanks available at the Fairgrounds Administration Office.
A Monifieth couple welcomed a son named after the Apollo 11 astronauts as Jim Forbes, a pro at The Monroe Country Club, listened to the broadcast on Sunday and learned his hometown was mentioned during the historic event. The newborn carries the names Neil Edwin Michael Robertson.
New York reports television plans for Apollo coverage across CBS NBC and ABC with extended hours through the week. CBS and NBC announce 31 hours of continuous coverage ending 6 p.m. Monday while ABC completes 30 hours by 6 p.m. with a 7 30 8 30 special. Tuesday features ABC live capsule images at 9 02 p.m. and a 10 58 p.m. progress report CBS 99 20 p.m. live transmission with day long progress reports NBC to 1 15 a.m. rocket firing for return to earth.
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