Astronauts Reach Halfway Point in Flawless Mission
Apollo 11 marked the halfway point of its course as Armstrong Aldrin and Collins maintained a steady high orbit. They reported excellent navigation results and described a clear view of North Africa and Europe. A minor oxygen vent indicator issue was tested with alternate systems ready.
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Moon Day Proclaimed as Nation Prepares for Moon Landing
Massachusetts offices stay open with skeleton staffs while New Hampshire and Maryland governors announce time off. New York, California declare state holidays. many states and cities follow. Nixon urged closures as Houston residents anticipate the moon event. banks remained open.
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Reds Reject Thieu Plan and Call for Free South Vietnam Vote
Thuy criticizes U S backing of Thieu and U S agents blamed for blocking 1956 elections under Geneva accords. He cites Eisenhower memoirs claiming Ho Chi Minh would win 80 percent if held. He urges unconditional U S troop withdrawal and denies Hanoi seeks American capitulation.
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North Vietnam
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Bill to Hike Police Pay Is Rejected
SACRAMENTO The Senate Finance Committee rejected a bill to raise California police salaries by up to 4000 per year with advanced certificates. Introduced by Sen. Ralph Dills the measure would require specified wages hours and training time and could burden local governments to extend similar raises to other workers.
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Kennedy said he would watch moon shot from heaven
Sargent Shriver revealed that President Kennedy told family in May 1961 he would be in heaven in a rocking chair if he died before the moon landing, promising a better view than anyone. The remark came as Apollo 11 neared launch, with Kennedy noting the Congress speech setting the 1960s moon goal.
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House Panel Rejects Ban on Voter Literacy Tests
The House Judiciary Committee rejected Nixon's plan for a nationwide ban on voter literacy tests and approved a five year extension of the 1965 Voting Rights Act covering seven southern states. Celler noted a substantial voice vote while indicating both literacy test and residency elimination measures were defeated when tied to extending the act beyond 1970.
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Minor Earthquake Shakes Pomona and Nearby Cities
A small earthquake jolted Pomona Laverne and Claremont Wednesday about 2 p.m. with no reports of damage or injuries. The quake was centered near Pomona and caused minor tremors felt across the region. Local officials recorded no damage and advised residents to remain calm.
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Yorty to Lead Los Angeles at West Berlin Volksfest
Los Angeles Mayor Sam Yorty will travel to West Berlin to officiate at the Volkfest where Los Angeles will display the Apollo 8 capsule activity. The U.S. Army sponsored goodwill event features the city as the theme, with Yorty and wife taking a 10 day European vacation after the festival.
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Berlin
Volksfest
Los Angeles
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West Berlin
Kurt Neubauer
Europe
OAS Truce Fails as Fighting Continues on Front Lines
Reports from the OAS note ongoing combat on the Honduras El Salvador front. Honduran air power dominates air space with several shootdowns of Salvadoran planes and sustained ground fighting near Oclopeque. Civilians flee as battles unfold and both sides claim progress amid international mediation efforts.
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