Astronauts Link Up With Command Module In Moon Orbit
Apollo 11's Armstrong and Aldrin entered lunar orbit after liftoff from Tranquility Base, while Collins remained aboard the command ship. The crew prepared for a 3 hour chase to achieve dock and then head home, with world observers and leaders watching as Nixon hailed the moment.
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Kennedy Charged With Leaving Scene Of Accident
Edgartown Massachusetts police filed a formal complaint charging Senator Edward M Kennedy with leaving the scene of an accident. The incident involved a weekend crash near Martha's Vineyard killing Mary Jo Kopechne. Kennedy was to appear July 28 in Edgartown Court. he said he attempted to rescue Kopechne and returned to Edgartown thereafter.
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Monroe Little League honors Thomas V. Roussel plaque
Thomas V. Roussel of 2504 Myrtle Street Monroe received a commemorative plaque from a Monroe Little League team in Dallas Texas. The team and several supporters spent the weekend in Dallas visiting Six Flags Over Texas, continuing celebration of Gay's team.
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Lee Resigns as Principal at Neville High School
Jerry Lee, principal at Neville High School in Monroe, submitted his resignation to the Monroe City School Board effective August 15. No reason was given. administration officials were unavailable for comment. Lee had been part of a prior purge decision by the board, which was not carried out after public reaction.
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Solons Vote Oil Gas Tax Change
The House Ways and Means Committee moved to cut the depletion allowance on oil and gas from 27 percent to 20 percent. Depreciation write offs remain up to 50 percent of income. The measure, part of tax reform, also trims depletion for other mining products, aiming to raise about 400 million dollars yearly in increased revenue, largely from petroleum.
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Chuckle Matrimony as unions and labor of love
A witty remark on marriage as a unique union that resists organization yet remains a labor of love, repeatedly critiquing management. It frames matrimony as both a comic and contentious relationship with those in charge.
U S Eases Trade Travel With Communist China
The State Department announced steps to ease trade and travel restrictions toward Red China effective July 23. Americans may buy up to 100 in goods from China, and six categories of citizens gain automatic passport validation for trips. Officials say the moves aim to relax tensions and foster peaceful contact, though no guarantees of reciprocal action from Peking were offered. The timing coincides with Nixon and Rogers touring Asia.
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Weather Outlook Warm With Scattered Thunderstorms
Northeast Louisiana will see highs of 88 to 92 and nightly lows of 72 to 76. Tuesday’s temperatures mirror the pattern with partly cloudy skies and scattered afternoon thundershowers. The FAA in Monroe reports no rain Sunday, with a high of 94 yesterday and a low of 69 this morning.
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