20 Jul 1969
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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1969
Page
1
Houston reports on moon landing risks once feared by scientists. Predictions of a reactive cosmic dust and dangerous surface effects faded after five Surveyor missions, with Apollo 11 set to land in a dark lunar sea region despite earlier worries.
In a closed session Senate aides say two undecided votes moved toward approving a Safeguard system after intelligence reports warned Russia is pursuing a strong anti ballistic missile program. The debate centers on whether American research has reached its deployment limit.
Butte organizers and the Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants Committee plan a Krazy Days Sale next weekend with participating stores and activities outlined on page 3.
Highlights show Arm strong Aldrin and Collins awakening at 5 02 a m MDT nine hours rest breakfast hatch separation from LM and CSM removal Aldrin suits in at 7 17 a m Armstrong at 8 16 a m checks comms and life support LM legs deploy 10 25 a m undocking go no go 11 a m formation flight 11 40 a m LM braking rockets 1 03 p m 2 02 p m final descent touching down 2 15 p m checkout 3 30 p m lunar surface photos and car periods 4 16 p m and 8 56 p m moon walk prep and backpacks by 10 30 p m depressurization and hatch opening 11 30 p m / 0 30 a m EDT time line continues on page 2.
Thomas S. Jenks, 35, has been named editorial page editor of The Montana Standard, announced Saturday by Duncan. The appointment marks a shift in the paper’s leadership as Jenks assumes duties overseeing opinion content and editorial direction.
Fair and warm conditions with an 86 degree high and 52 degree low forecast. The item notes an appointment effective immediately and references Jenks, a native of La Crosse, directing readers to further details on Page 3.
Coroner Leo Jacobsen released that six fatalities were due to excessive speed and seven to alcohol with six involving both. Three victims were pedestrians and the average age was 40.4. No charges or inquests have occurred, though legal action is possible in at least one case.
Senator Edward M Kennedy drove off a bridge on Chappaquiddick Island near Edgartown Massachusetts early Saturday, his car sinking ten feet into a pond. The victim was Mary Jo Kopechne of New Jersey, a former aide to Robert Kennedy. Kennedy, uninjured, told police he wandered afterward and reported the incident eight hours later. authorities say there was no criminal negligence in the crash but may pursue leaving the scene and delayed reporting. The event follows a history of Kennedy family troubles amid public attention.
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