Apollo 11 Midpoint Flight Report Inspires Awe
Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin, and Michael Collins reached the halfway point of their Moon mission aboard the 48 ton spacecraft. They maintained star navigation, checked systems, and reported a stunning view of Earth and continents as they sped toward history. Moscow reported the craft may attempt lunar samples, while Washington announced medals for Soviet cosmonauts. The crew remained focused and composed amid the long journey.
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Howard Benedict
AP Aerospace
Space Center
Houston
America
Tesaly
Mussia
Tama
Edwin Fe, Aldvin Jr
Air Force
Michael Colling
Earth
Moon
Theis
Carlins
Soviet Luna 15 may land on moon this week
JADRELL BANK England AP The Soviet Lupa 15 spacecraft entered lunar orbit today with an almost five hour orbital period and an altitude of 600 to 1,200 miles above the moon. Observers expect a landing attempt by Friday morning as Tass called Luna 15 a lunar artificial satellite. Lovell warned the mission could continue in orbit and the Russians might try for rock samples, while radio signals reportedly ceased at 7 a.m. ED.
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England
Apa
Jadrell Hawk
Observatory
Bernard Lovell
Dig
West
Tass
Moscow
Sire Bernard
Lovell
Officials Weigh Holiday Closure After Apollo Eleven Landing
Washington County and state offices may close Monday in observance of Apollo 11. Mayor Mills awaits Gov. Mandel’s decision on city offices while county courthouse and health department prepare to close. Governors and mayors around the country have declared a holiday, aligning with President Nixon’s proclamation.
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Washington County
Norman L. Mills
Marvin Mandel
Associated Press
Dlo
Garlian Parsley
Washington Countus Commissioners
Washington
Maryland
Severs
Nixon
Nie Moon
Anter
South Carolina
Noberta McNair
Oregon
Florida
Idaho
New Mexico
Dan Evans
North Carolina
Bob Scott
John V. Lindsay
New York City
Central Park
Detroit
Jerome Cavanagh
Philadelphia
Homer Ford
Bloomington
Inds
John Hooker
Omaha
Minneapolis
Boeing Co
Brest
National Day of Participation Declared for Apollo 11 Event
Presidents and governors across states announce a holiday for Monday to honor Apollo 11. Leaders urge schools and employers to close or ease operations so citizens can witness the moon landing and join in prayers for a safe return.
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Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
Ronald Reagan
California
Georgia
Lester Maddox
Moon day named in New Hampshire officials honor
Salem officials in New Hampshire declare July 41 1989 as Moon day to honor the first manned steps on the moon. Municipal offices close and employees receive paid holiday as part of the observance, following President Nixon's Monday holiday theme.
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N.H
Nixon
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Nixon Wins First Round On Surtax
The Senate Finance Committee approved the House passed surtax extension bill 98 to 0 and sent it to the Senate for debate. President Nixon secured a first round victory, while leaders push for accompanying tax reform and oppose preemptive amendments.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Hanoi Rejects Thieu's Call in Elections Offer
Paris dispatch reports North Viet Nam rejected President Nguyen Van Thieu's proposal for Viet Cong participation in internationally supervised elections. The move follows Thieu's push for a competitive political process and comes amid pressure from South Vietnam and the United States.
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Paris
Viet Nam
South Vietnam
United States
Nguyen van Thieu
Safeguard Missile Debate Moves Into Secret Session
Senate debate over the Safeguard missile defense shifts to a closed session as supporters and opponents seek material to bolster their cases. Key figures include Sen. Stuart Symington. Sen. John C. Stennis plans to discuss top secret intel. a four to five hour session aims to wrap before open sessions resume.
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Carl P. Leubsnorf
Washington
Aly
Senate
Stuart Symington
D-Mo
Safeguard
Pacific
Kwajalein
Shere Safeguard
John C. Stennis
D-Miss
Armed Services Committee
Defense Department
Armed Services
Mike Mansfield
John Sherman Cooper
Philip A. Hart
D. Mich
Thomas J. McIntyre
D-Nw4i
Dar
Montana
North Dakota
Hart- Cooper
McInvfyre
New Hampshire Democrat
Inside Reading station debut in Hagerstown City Page
Recommended Inside Reading television station will debut in Hagerstown, with Dace considered. Tristate Electrical Supply plans a 100000 building east of the city. Baltimore is seeing many changes noted on pages 4 and 5.
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City Page
Tristate Electrical Supply Plany
City
Baltimore
Flag planting on moon not claim to territory
Colorado Springs report states legal expert Brig. Gen. Martin Menter says planting a flag on the moon does not grant the U S any claim to lunar territory, as a 1967 treaty prohibits national claims and weapons in space.
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Cela
Cap
United States
Martin Menter
Vdee
Air Force Aerospace Defense Command
Ent Air Force Base
Soviet Union
Menter
Nixon signals no wage price controls for now
President Nixon and White House aides contradicted Treasury Chief Kennedy on wage and price controls. Ziegler stated controls would not be considered, though Kennedy left a narrow opening, saying no doors are closed if anti inflation moves fail. The administration seeks to curb costs by spending cuts and higher taxes.
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Frank Cormier
Associated Press
Wallington
Nixon
Treasury
Ronald L. Ziegler
Aegler
David NM. Kennedy
Kennedy
Congress
Whitehouse
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