Apollo 11 in close orbit to tonight's landing site
Apollo 11 orbits the moon at 195 by 70 miles as Armstrong Aldrin Collins view lunar features and report bright spots near Aristarchus. Ground teams warn of propulsion issues. astronauts describe a spectacular earthshine and a moon seen in dramatic detail.
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Globe circling Nixon to monitor Vietnam war lull
President Nixon, en route on a global tour, will stay in close contact with military developments in Vietnam to gauge the lull and possible U.S. troop withdrawals. A White House source says Hanoi’s moves and a potential enemy summer offensive will shape the assessment.
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Nixon
Vietnam
U.S
White House
Earle G. Wheeler
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Philippines
Indonesia
Thailand
India
Pakistan
Romania
Britain
First Moon Landing Timetable and TV Coverage Details
The report lists Apollo 11 events from 10:42 a.m. to 9:20 p.m. including Aldrin and Armstrong activities, sampling, and lunar surface operations. It notes NBC CBS and ABC extended live coverage starting today with detailed clock times for descent, landing, EVA, rest periods, and ascent maneuvers.
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Neil Armstrong
NBC
CBS
ABC
Chronicle-Telegram
John Kennedy
Weather Outlook For Lake Erie Showers And Cooler Turn
Cloudy today with a chance of showers or thundershowers and highs in the 80s. Cooler tomorrow with more showers possible. Winds from the east at 10 to 18 knots over Lake Erie.
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Lake Erie
Huntington — Astronomy Group
Paperl
Mderstry
Nixon to Present New Domestic Plan August Eighth
President Nixon will unveil a comprehensive domestic program in a televised address August 8 after returning from an around the world trip. The plan includes welfare, revenue sharing with states and localities, job training, and poverty program revisions. Three Congress messages will follow detailing welfare, revenue sharing, and manpower training act revisions.
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UPI
Nixon
White House
Ronald Ziegler
Camp David
Ziegler
Congress
Derby to close portion of 58 for Soap Box Derby
A section of Route 58 near here will close from about 7 a.m. tomorrow for the Larain County Soap Box Derby. The closure spans the road between Route 2 and North Ridge Road, with police directing traffic around the area.
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Rt. 58
Larain County
Rt. 2
North Ridge Road
Kennedy faces manslaughter charge after fatal crash
On Martha’s Vineyard a car driven by Senator Edward M. Kennedy plunged off a bridge killing Mary Jo Kopechne, a 29 year old secretary. Kennedy would be charged with leaving the scene of an accident as per Massachusetts law. he was unhurt and rescued others from the water.
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Martha's Vineyard
Mass
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Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
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Massachusetts
Datory
Kenne
Senate
Mary Jo Kopeehnd
Washington
Robert Kennedy
Esokusman
James Atena
Oro
Kennedy
Warlior
Soap Box Derby Today In Amherst Race
Amherst residents gear up for the Soap Box Derby with 1968 Lorain County champion Dave Meinke leading the action. He debuts in the All-American Derby garb as heats begin on the 9754 foot track at 1 pm, with cars described as sleeker and better than last year.
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Dave Meinke
Dave
Lorain County
Akron
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