Congress in Cape Kennedy Moon Launch Visit At Tax Cost
More than half the House and a third of the Senate went to Cape Kennedy as NASA guests to watch the Apollo moon launch. NASA funded hotel and travel for many. total charter costs cited as 54 300 dollars. Congress debated the value of such trips versus national finance, with figures and flights detailed.
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Washington
House
Senate
Cape Kennedy
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Cape
H. R. Gross
Iowa
Bull Run
Air Force
89Th Military Airlift Wing
Andrews Air Force Base
Congress
NASA
89Th
Andrews Afb
Space Committees
U.S
United Air Line
The
Space Center
Capitol Hill
Andrews
Gross
McCormack
Florida
Virginia
Patent Office
Ulysses S. Grant
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
Moonsters Heading for Spot Landing
Apollo 11 crewmembers sped toward Earth on a nearly perfect trajectory to splash down about 1,200 miles southwest of Hawaii around 12 49 p m EDT. NASA officials described favorable recovery weather as the crew focused on reentry and television updates from 180,000 miles away.
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Neil A. Armstrong
Perfect Weather For Apollo 11 Splashdown At Sea
Navy weathermen forecast excellent conditions for the Apollo 11 recovery aboard the USS Hornet. Scattered clouds visibility 10 miles winds 11 to 17 mph and 3 to 50 foot swells in the recovery area 1200 miles southwest of Honolulu. Air and water temperatures in the low 80s. Lt Cmdr William Tasker said tropical storm Claudia was over 2,000 miles east and not a threat to the operation.
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Uss
Hornet
Navy
Honolulu
Cmdr
William Tasker
Claudia
Dennys' Comm Auction Tonight At Seven
A community auction at Dennys' Auction tonight at 7:00 p.m. items include furniture appliances and tools. Proceeds support local programs and residents are invited to bid on a variety of goods.
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Dennys
Nixon Heads For Pacific Rendezvous
President Nixon and Mrs. Nixon arrive in San Francisco after overnighting at the St Francis Hotel and depart for an around the world trip. He will fly seven hours over 3 240 miles to Johnston Island to meet the Apollo 11 crew and then head to Honolulu followed by further destinations.
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San Francisco
Nixon
International Airport
St. Francis Hotel
Washington
Nixons
Honolulu
Pacific
Johnston Island
Rubbermaid Expands in Winchester with 54000 Sq Ft Addition
Rubbermaid Commercial Products Inc announces immediate construction of a 54,000 square foot addition to its Winchester facility. Director J K Kramer says the project costs about 350000 dollars and will push total production warehouse and office space to over 200000 square feet with completion planned for early spring. The unit makes housekeeping, food storage handling and floor covering products for institutional and industrial markets.
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Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Inc
Winchester
J. K. Kramer
Rubbermaid Commercial Products
Final Clearance Summer Apparel at Wenders and Macy
Macy three day sale offers dresses half price at Macy 181 N Loudoun St. Wenders Inc also reduces summer apparel by half with many other bargains across the two stores.
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Wender's, Inc
Macy
N. Loudoun St
Young Scientist Sees Great Future in Space
William Warren Sager a 14 year old Handley High student born after Sputnik pursues astronomy with a clear goal. The tenth grader earned top honors in moon studies at Handley Science Fair and later placed in physics competitions and telescope research with recognition from the Virginia Junior Academy of Science.
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William Warren Sager
Space
Sputnik
Will
Stanley Sager
Jefferson St
Handley
Virginia Junior Academy of Science
Mary Washington College
Floods sweep Virginia with heavy rain and rescues
Severe thunderstorms drenched northern Virginia and Richmond with 4 to 8 inches of rain causing flash flooding. Cars were stranded, homes evacuated, and a house fire started by a floating gas bottle. Firefighters and rescue teams conducted rooftop and car rescues as power outages affected thousands.
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Associated Press
Norther Virgina
Richmond
Louis Rubin
Byrd Field
Washington
Alexandria
Arlington
Virginia
Arlington County
Richmond Fire Department
Virginia Electric Power Co
Fredericksburg
Kennedy inquiry weighs more charges in Chappaquiddick case
A Dukes County prosecutor says driving to endanger and driving under the influence might be added to Sen Edward Kennedy's charges after an investigation into the weekend accident that killed Miss Mary Jo Kopechne. The blood sample showed a small amount of alcohol, and officials seek to establish party attendance and possible heavy drinking.
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Edgartown
Mass
Dukes County
Edward M. Kennedy
Walter E. Steele
Kennedy
Steele
Mary Jo Rosepechne
Koepechne
Miss Kopechne
Donald R. Mills
The
Commonwealth
Chappaquiddick Island
Kopechne
Washington, D.C
Prince Juan Carlos Named Future King of Spain
Prince Juan Carlos de Borbon accepted designation as heir to Franco era head of state after Cortes notification. He signed at Zarzuela Palace flanked by Princess Sophie and children including Prince Felipe. Future king vows duty while acknowledging limited monarchical power under a Franco linked council and premier selection.
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Madrid
Juan Carlos de Borbon
Spain
Francisco Franco
Alfonso XIII
Zarzuela
Cortes
Franco
Juan Carlos
Sophie
Greece
Felipe
Elena
Cristina
Spanish Republic
1939
New Red Cross Head Elected in Winchester Frederick Meeting
W Woodhull Baker Jr. was elected chairman of the Winchester Frederick County chapter of the American Red Cross at the 52nd annual meeting in the War Memorial Building. Officers named include Joseph W White first vice chairman C W Huntsberry second vice chairman Julian K Armel treasurer and Mrs Howard K Dawkins secretary. New three year term directors include Dr Sam Whitacre Dr H Brian Landes Mrs Bart Tizio Thomas Malcolm Clyde A Johnson and Mrs William M Mote. The meeting highlighted annual reports and honors for retiring field representative Frank J O Connor.
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Julian K. Armel
Howard K. Dawkins
Dorothy Mce
Rice
Joseph W. White
Jacob L. Johneson
Houston M. McMurray
Stewart Bell
Sam Whitacre
H. Brian Landes
Bart Tizio
Thomas Malcolm
Clyde A. Johnson
William M. Mote
Benjamin Belchie
Arthur Jolliffe
Charles Zuckerman
Stewart Bell, Jr
Wayne's Small Car Service Vacation Closure Notice
Wayne's Small Car Service will be closed for vacation from July 29 through August 4. The shop will resume operations on the following business day. Customers are advised to plan accordingly and contact for emergencies if needed.
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Wayne’s
Weather Outlook for Virginia Storms Through Friday
The frontal system from the Atlantic to Virginia remains nearly stationary tonight with scattered thunderstorms expected through Friday. Heavy rain and gusty winds may affect portions of the region as the system lingers.
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Richmond
Atlantic
Virginia
Worth's Sport Shop Specials Clearance Sale
Worth's at 27 N Loudoun St offers half price on Summer Dresses and Famous Brand Underwear half off. Men's and Ladies' loafers and Tennis Clothes discounted. Shirts and Men's Shoes sale items available Thursday Friday and Saturday with many other savings.
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Snag’s Sport
Worth
N. Loudoun St
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United Fund
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