Moon Homecoming As Armstorng Leads 5000 In Houston Return
In Houston crowds of more than 5000 greet Neil Armstrong Buzz Aldrin and Mike Collins at 1 AM as they return from the moon. Armstrong thanks supporters and family, crowds wave from near the Manned Spacecraft Center and quarantine facility.
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Houston
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Texas
Nixon Looks To Indonesia For Asian Economic Boom
President Nixon wins a friendly reception in Jakarta as he presses hopes that Indonesia can lead a stronger, non Communist Asia. He praises Indonesia’s potential and outlines a shift toward economic tools to sustain allies while maintaining treaty support. A panic horse disrupted the motorcade en route to the Merdeka Palace.
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Nixon says U.S. nuclear umbrella reaches limit in Asia
President Nixon, aboard a jet to Jakarta, states the U.S. nuclear shield is extended as far as it will go and no new commitments will be made during the Asian trip. He emphasizes economic aid over military help amid Vietnam withdrawal concerns among regional leaders. Suharto is described as an avid golfer and host.
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Molotov Cocktail Burns Butte Youth
An 11 year old Butte boy, Allen Andres, was burned when a Molotov cocktail exploded near him Saturday evening. His brother George 12 and Leon Johnson 13 reportedly threw the gas bomb. Allen suffered burns to hands and legs and was treated at Silver Bow General Hospital.
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Kennedy receives crowd as he departs Mass after plea
In Hyannis Massachusetts Senator Edward M Kennedy exits St. Francis Xavier Church after Mass to applause and touch attempts. He had pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of a fatal car crash and asked Massachusetts voters on television if they want him to remain in office. Telegrams flood Western Union following the appeal.
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Kennedy seen in public after Kopechne death
A Kennedy spokesman said polls show overwhelming support for his continuation in office after the death of Mary Jo Kopechne. Kennedy appeared publicly at a church service as police report the incident on Chappaquiddick Island, where the car driven by Kennedy plunged into a tidal pond. Authorities say Kennedy waited about nine hours before reporting the crash.
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Bandit and Youth Rob Butte Service Station
An armed robbery at a Harrison Avenue service station yielded $43. Police described the suspect as a moustached man about 35, 5 feet 8, 140 pounds, with a tall blond 17 year old accomplice. They fled in a black 1967 Pontiac with California plates starting with BD. Police nationwide alerted for both suspects.
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Vietnam may fade away as peace talks stall
Sen. Mike Mansfield says lack of progress in Paris peace talks could let Vietnam fighting fade without a formal end. He foresees two options for Nixon: step up the war or gradually pull out troops as South Vietnam strengthens. Former Sec. of State Dean Rusk also suggests a possible withering away of the war.
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