Mideast forces clash over Suez with claims of downed planes
Egyptian and Israeli jets fought over the Gulf of Suez with both sides claiming a plane shot down. Ground actions included an Egyptian commando raid north of Suez City killing 22 Israeli soldiers, with Egyptian and Israeli tallies differing on casualties. Arab saboteurs hit four Haifa pipelines as exchanges continued along the canal.
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Evans Tried Full Reverse Before Subic Bay Collision
Testimony from the U S Australian Board of Inquiry into the June 3 destroyer Melbourne crash shows the USS Frank E Evans reversed engines seconds before impact in an effort to slow, with 74 sailors killed. Fireman Michael W Peacock of Davenport Iowa and Machinist Roy E Peters of Munich Michigan described orders to reverse at about 3 12 am. Naval experts say the action was too late to prevent the collision but may have reduced the impact.
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Apollo 11 Sketch Prompted Moon Sample Pouch Load
An artist's sketch shows Apollo 11 commander Neil Armstrong and Lunar Module pilot Edwin Aldrin with a lunar soil pouch during mission preparations. The caption notes a planned sample return of SO pounds and a launch set for July 16, reflecting preflight expectations and media hype around the historic Apollo mission.
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Weather outlook with warm 70s and 80s anticipated
Fair or partly cloudy conditions after a warm day with highs in the 70s and tonight’s near 60. Thursday eyes a partly cloudy sky with highs around 81 and light variable winds near 10 mph. Middletown rainfall to date reaches 17.34 inches, compared with 19.38 inches last year.
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Landon warns US oversold strength in world posture
Manhattan Kansas reports ALF M Landon criticizes US policy saying America overstates its power and cannot finance world security development Vietnam War and poverty relief at home despite affluence. urges restraint and recalibration of global commitments.
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Orange County publication rates and mailing details
Published every morning Monday through Saturday by Orange County Publications Division of Ottaway Newspapers. Location 40 Mulberry Street Middletown NY 10940. Rates: single copy 10 cents, carrier 60 cents a week, mail in Orange Sullivan Ulster Sussex and Pike Counties one year 25 dollars. Second class postage paid at Middletown.
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Apollo 11 Saturn 5 fueled for July 16 moon flight
Apollo 11 Saturn 5 booster fueled with 209000 gallons of kerosene as countdown begins for a July 16 launch. Astronauts Armstrong Collins Aldrin simulate in spacecraft as ground crews prepare the first stage. The countdown to flight lasts nearly a week.
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