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Navy's Ships, Planes Track Soviet Flotilla Apollo 11 Bound for Moon WASHINGTON (AP/FRTS)-- The CAPE KENNEDY, Fla.(AP/FRTS) 11 separated from its rocket U.S. Navy is maintaining a -- The Apollo 11 astronauts stage, turned around and gent- close surface and air surveil- rocketed Wednesday on a true ly docked nose-to-nose with lance over the first Soviet course toward the moon and its the lunar lander atop the flotilla to penetrate the Gulf long-dreamed of conquest ear- third stage. of Mexico. ly Monday morning. The landing ship, named "Ea- The Pentagon reports that a More matter-of-fact than mil- gle," rides to its destined destroyer escort has been as- lions around the world who moon orbit atop the nose of signed to follow five of the watched their flight, Neil A. the command ship, "Columbia," Soviet vessels at a point Armstrong, Edwin E. "Buzz" Al- after being pulled from the about 250 miles west-northwest drin Jr. and Michael Collins rocket stage housing. of Key West, Fla. left earth precisely on sched- "The LM (lunar module) looks In addition, Navy anti-sub- ule at 9:32 a.m. EDT from Cape to be:in ptetty*i fine shape," marine warfarenplanes are mak- Kennedy atop an earth-shaking Armstrong told the ground. ing periodic checks on the Saturn 5 rocket. Armhtroh *land his- cthewmates Soviet formation. Three Rus- "It was beautiful," Arm- dwelled mostly on technical sian support ships-- two oil- strong radioed three hours lab- (Cont'd on Page 5) ers and a sub tender-- have er as the rocket's third stage anchored about 75 miles west jolted them out of earth orbit Salvador Rejects of Key West. and right on target for their OAS Cease-Fire Nixon Urges Holiday quarter-million-mile voyage to the moon. "That Saturn gave SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador For Lunar Landing us a magnificent ride," Arm- (AP/FRTS)-- The Organization .WASHINGTON (AP/AFRTS)-- Pres- strong said. of American States announced ident Nixon urges that all A- If the epic journey contin- late yesterday that Honduras mericans be given a holiday ues as flawlessly as it began, has accepted a cease-fire in Monday so they can "share in Armstrong and Aldrin will the war with El Salvador on the significant events of the spend 21 hours, 36 minutes on condition that Salvador with- day"-- the Apollo 11 lunar the moon late Sunday and early draw its troops. landing. Because the Presi- Monday-- 2 hours, 41 minutes But Salvadorean troops con- dent's power to declare a na- of it walking on its bleak, tinue to advance deeper into tional holiday is limited, he airless surface. Honduras with no sign of halt- issued a proclamation declar- Just half an hour after ing. Military informants in- ing Monday "a national day of breaking ott of earth orbit at dicate Salvador strategy is participation." 25,188 miles an hour, Apollo aimed at controlling a strip inside the border rather than a deep penetration that might France Calls Parliament to Name Successor weaken its lines. RID (AP/AFRTS)-- General- will recommend that 31-year- to Franco has called for old Prince Juan Carlo de Bour- xtraordinary session of bon will be crowned upon Fran- panish Parliament to pro- co's death. Juan Carlos is his successor after 30 the grandson of Spain's last as the leader of Spain. king. Franco is 76. The Par- is widely assumed Franco liament will meet Tuesday. Page 2 Guantanamo Gazette Thursday, July 17, 1969

SAN DIEGO, Calif.--The nuclear aircraft car- SAIGON (AP/AFRTS)--U.S. B-52 bombers pounded rier USS Enterprise has, sailed for Norfolk Black Virgin Mountain yesterday as the U.S. for an overhaul expected to last about a year. command kept up a campaign to block another Scheduled at Newport News, Va., the work in- offensive against Tay Ninh City. volves recharging eight of the ship's nuclear America's biggest bombers flew three raids reactors. (AP/ASRTS) Monday night and early Tuesday against the 3,232 foot mountain, which overlooks the key WASHINGTON--The Government has filed suit provincial capital northwest of Saigon. The for $25 million in damages against two drdg big bombers dumped more than 500 tons of ex- companies, accusing them of 6btaining by fraud plosives on suspected North Vietnamese and a patent for an anti-biotic called tetracy- Viet Cong positions. cline. Five other drug companies were charged with NEW YORK (AP/,WRTS)--Vice President Spiro conspiring to monopolize the manufacture and T. Agnew, addressing the American Medical As- sale of the antibiotic. sociation, deplored yesterday what he termed A three-count civil complaint accuses Pfizer "the completely unjustified indictment of the & Co. Inc. and American Cyanamid Company of medical profession" in connection with recent making false statements to the U.S. Patent Of- events. was referring fice. (AP/AFRTS)- Agnew did not specify what he * ** ** to. The AMA came under some criticism during of NORFOLK--Investigation started yesterday in- the recent controversy over appointment to the cause of a fire that raged for 13 hours a new assistant secretary of health, education session of the and injured eight sailors aboard the USS For- and welfare, and the opening restal yesterday. AMA's annual convention was disrupted by anti- The carrier was at the Norfolk Naval Ship- AMA demonstrations. yard when flames erupted in a storage area. The injuries were reported to be slight. NEW YORK (AP/APRTS) -- An interurban taxi The ship had recently completed nine months plane crashed and burst into flames on takeoff of duty in the Mediterannean. A fire aboard from Kennedy International Airport yesterday, the Forrestal two years ago killed 134 crewmen killing three persons and injuring 11 others. for and caused about $10 million worth of damage. The two-engine STOT. plane, designed short runway take-offs and landings, was de- WASHINGTON--Republican Congressional leaders parting for Newark Iniernational Airport with met with the President yesterday and after- 11 passengers and a crew of three when it wards said it's imperative the income tax sur- slammed nose down into the runway. charge extension be passed before the summer- recess. WASHINGTON (AP/2MRTSj--The Justice Depart- the Sen. Everett Dirksen (R-Ill) and U.S. Rep. ment has filed suit to recover part of collected Gerald Ford (R-Mich.) said the surtax should $1.7 million it says Bobby Baker while he was not have to wait for tax reform legislation, from outside business interests as some senators have urged. (AP/2PFRTS) secretary to Spnate Democrats.

WASHINGTON--Defense Secretary Melvin Laird revealed yesterday he has sent General Earl Wheeler to Vietnam to determine if conditions Guantanamo Gazette there warrant de-escalation of U.S. offensive ComfavBase RAda J.B. Hildreth Public Affairs Officer Lt D.S. McCurrach

Editor .J02 Mike Nash Associate Editor JOSN Phil Jordan GUANTANAMO GAZETTE Page 3 Thursday, July 17, 1969 Candelaria Ends Career GUANTANAMO BAY--CTCS Vidal. Candelaria was relieved as leading chief of the Security Group Activity Tuesday in retirement ceremon- ies at the Bay Hill Basketball Court. An estimated 100 officers, enlisted men and guests came to honor the chief who has served more than 21 ye-ars in the Navy. He has been stationed at Guantanamo for over two years. Chief Candelaria served as honorary in- specting officer at the ceremony and was praised for a career considered "at all times professional." He was replaced as leading chief by CTCS Lawrence Hopp. CTCS Candelaria entered the Navy in January 1948 and was among the first in the communi- RDM J.- M. HILDRETH, base commander, addres- cations technician rating, established in July ses Col Robert Zeugner, center, retiring Ma- of that year. rine Barracks CO, and his successor, Col Van He spent several months as'an instructor and D. Bell Jr., during change of command cere- has been stationed in Alaska, French Morocco, mony here Tuesday. Germany, Brazil, Turkey and various parts of the United States. Chief Candelaria has received six Good Con- Zeugner Steps Down as Marine CO duct Medals and also wears the Occupational GUANTANAMO BAY--RAdm J.B. Hildreth, Base Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal Commander, Tuesday thanked Col. Robert Zeugner and 'the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. for "an incredible job" as Commanding Officer Anative of Quemado, N.M., the chief plans of Marine Barracks here and welcomed his suc- to return to his home town. cessor, Col. Van D. Bell, Jr. "First I'm going to build a house," he said. The much-decorated Col. Bell, a Florida na- "Then I plan to go into business, possibly a tive and for 33 years a Marine, relieved Col. motel." Zeugner in change of command ceremonies at the He is married to the former Ursula Lampe of Marine Barracks parade ground. Bremerhaven, Germany. They have two children "It's not usual for me to speak at ceremon- Michael and Denise. ies of this type," the Admiral said, "but It think it's so important that the Navy-Marine Corps team be highlighted that I accepted the invitation to speak." The Admiral cited major improvements--inclu- ding fire support planning--that followed Col. Zeugner's arrival here and praised his "firm; understanding leadership." RAdm Hildreth noted the unique qualities of Guantanamo and said Marines performing sentry duties here have a job that is less than rou- tine . "Mainstreet U.S.A. is not out on the other side of the gate here," the Admiral said. Col. Bell was Division Inspector of the 2nd Marine Division prior to reporting here. His medals include the Navy Cross with gold star, Silver Star with gold star; Legibn of Merit with combat "V" and Purple Heart with four gold stars. Col. Zeugner, a 25-year service veteran, will be transferred to the Marine Corps Of- ficer Retired List. He said his future plans are uncertain. Page 4 GUANTINIAK) GAZETTE Thursday, July 17, 1969

Astronauts to Gather Rock Samples Jamaicans to Celebrate Independence of the SPACE CENTER, Houston (AP/AFRTS)-- They are GUANTANAMO BAY-- A local celebration jet pilots, test pilots, and engineers, even seventh anniversary of Jamaican Independence audacious daredevils to some earthlings, but Day will be held Aug. 4. two of the moon-bound astronauts also have won Observed the first Monday of each August, high marks as good geologists. Jamaican Independence Day marks the island na- A prime scientific mission for astronauts tion's independence from Great Britain and ad- Neil Armstrong and Edwin Adwen Jr. on Apollo mission into the British Commonwealth. 11 is to bring home as much as 120 pounds of Cdr A.E. Plow, repair officer of the Shop well-selected, interesting, significant moon Repair Department, heads a planning committee rocks. for the day's activities. What they pick up could be a priceless trea- Other members of that group are: Donald sure telling much about the origin and history Townsend and BMC Strickland, Special Services; of the moon, and perhaps the earth. Cliff Speer and Patrick Dixon, Naval Supply "They won't be like someone picking up inter- Depot; Lt Clark Janssen and Alberto Choo, Navy esting or pretty rocks on the seashore. They'll Exchange; Ens Ronald Jones and Everet Noel, know what they're doing. To a geologist, Public Workes Center; Vincent Sinclair,Ship Naval Sta- one kind of rock material can have 10 differ- Repair Department; F. McLaughlin, ent colors. We want a variety of different tion; SHCS A. Farina, Commissary Store, and Personnel types of rocks, if they are available," Dr. John Halstead, Consolidated Civilian John W. Dietrich, a geologist at the Manned Office. Space Center, said. Any suggestions for planning this celebra- repre- Armstrong and Aldeen have crammed in the e- tion should be passed on to committee sentatives. quivalent of 150 hours of classroom instruc- tion in geology. They've made field trips to numerous differ- Facts and Figures on Apollo 11 ent geologic sites-- the Grand Canyon, to Ha- CAPE KENNEDY, Fla. (AP/AFRTS)-- Here are the waii, where there are collapsed caldera facts and figures of the Apollo 11 mission: or the Valley of 100,000 Smokes in craters, Astronauts: Civilian Neil A. Armstrong, 38; Alaska, to the basaltic volcanoes in Oregon Air Force Col. Edwin E. Aldren Jr., 39; Air and Northern California, to Meteor. Crater in Force Lt. Col. Michael Collins, 38. the Ne- -Arizona, to Iceland and Mexico and to Mission: After attaining lunar orbit, Al- have been vada proving grounds where craters dtin and Armstrong will fly a landing craft to to "more created by man-made explosives-- man's first landing on the moon on Sunday. sites than the average geologist ever sees." They are to walk on the moon for 2 hours Mon- absorbed it very well, all that's "They've day, setting up scientific experiments, gath- at them. Their observational eap- been thrown ering samples and determining ability to work quite significant. They have abilities are in one-sixth gravity field. They can recog- nearly photographic memories. Total length of time on moon: 22 hours, af- nize something they've seen before, saying for ter which they rendevous with Collins orbiting Grand Can- example, hat's like the bottom of in command ship. yon." Flight duration: Eight days, 3 hours, 19 minutes. Rocket: Three stage Saturn 5; stands 363 feet tall and is the world's most powerful booster, with first stage thrust of 7.7 mil- lion pounds. Cost of mission: Saturn 5, $185 million; Apollo 11 command ship, $55 million; lunar mo- dule, $41 million; launch operations, includ- ing recovery forces, $74 million. Total cost: $335 million. Total cost of Apollo program to date: $22 billion. I Thursday, July 17, 1969 GUANTANAMO GAZETTE Page 5 AMA Pushes Health Care for Poor CONT'D FROM PAGE 1 NEW YORK--The American Medical Association talk, skipping the glowing descriptions of voted yesterday to give top priority to a pro- the earth fading behind that were radioed back gram aimed at closing wv at it called the "ac- by some of the U.S. predecessors. knowledged gap" in providing quality health Armstrong, however, did offer this observa- care for the poor. tion: At a turbulent meeting here, the AMA rsaid "You might be interested that out of my left* such a program will require support from state hand window right now I can observe the entire and county medical societies in setting up lo- continent of North America, Alaska, over the cal programs of health care for poor people. Pole, down to the Yucatan Peninsula, Cuba, the A resolution approved unanimously in the AMA northern part of South America and then I run house of delegates said the program should no' out Of window." waste time studying the needs of those who have "This is the big one. Our first step has already been studied and re-studied, but shoul started right," said Rocco Petrone, who direct- aim at new approaches and evaluating specifi< ed the launch of the 36-story rocket from proposals. Launch Pad 39A. "Every step of the mission The meeting has been marked by dissention. has got to work. Every step has its own risks One doctor was reported to have burned his AM. O and dangers." card during discussion, while Dr. Ricbhard Kun- A million people-- many caught in bumper-to- nes said he was more interested in reaching bumper traffic jams--crowded onto the white the public through the news media than in ad- bleachers around Cape Kennedy to view the his- dressing the house of delegates. toric flight begin with an awesome-roar and a "We must demobilize medical care," said Kun- blinding flash of flame. nes, adding the AMA lacks "an absolute commit- Former President Lyndon B. Johnson was there ment to equal medical care for all citizens. to see it. "I don't believe there's a single Earlier, the AMA asked for police protection thing our country does, our government does, for the inauguration of this year's president, our people do, that has a greater potential Dr. Gerald Dorman of New York. The groul for peace," he said. said it had been threatened with a disruption Vice President Spiro T. Agnew was the rank- of the ceremony. ing government official at the Cape for the The AMA is embroiled in controversy spawned blast off that will culminate a national goal by charges it heavily influenced President Nix- set eight years ago by John F. Kennedy. on to pass over Dr. John Knowles, lubled "We should, in my judgment, put a man on champion of the poor, for a top health post. Mars by the end of this century," said Agnew of the government's Space Advisory Council. Command Notice All Base personnel are reminded that the I FEEL FREE, check-in time for the MAC flight to Norfolk is COOL.- 2:30 p. m. at the Leeward Terminal. To meet the required check-in time, personnel music take the 1:45 p. m ferry. Commencing Tuesday July 15, 1969, the fnani- fest will be closed at 3:15 p.m. Personnel who have not checked in are subject to bein bumped and space available leave personne will be manifested in their place. Navy Cap UNNIN12 AROUND IN THE tains (or equivalent) and their dependents ma make arrangements for a later check-in tim with the Leeward Terminal prior to 3:15 on ti day of the flight. Page 6 GUANTANAMO GAZETTE Thursday, July 17, 1969 Local Softbah INTEUArAMO BAY--The 2/8 Marines came up with five runs in the bottom half of the sev- enth inning to edge Hospital 7-6 in one of six softball games last night at Cooper Field. Gobert and Norwood, the winning and losing , respectively, both allowed five hits. Hospital bounced back to win its second game SP 0 RTS of the evening, a 12-6 victory over Public DETROIT--Denny McLain's return to pitching Works Center #2. Norris, the winning hurler, is still indefinite. struck out one batter and allowed seven hits, Considered a possibility for starting pit- while PWC's Potts struck out three and allowed aher in next Tuesday's all-star game, the De- 16 hits. troit Tigers star came up with a soreness in The 2/8 Marines also won their second game, his left arm over the weekend and has been a 7-2 defeat of Security Group. Gobert got treated at a Detroit hospital. the win, fanning one and giving up six 1iks, Doctors have described the ailment as a non- while Hopp, the losing , struck out serious circulatory blockage. three and was tagged for nine hits. * ** ** * PWC's Fryer struck out seven and allowed on- ST. LOUIS--Pirates Larry Shepard has ly three hits, but his team was shut out 4-0 been released from a St. Louis hospital and by Communications Station,. Palmer, the win- advised to return to Pittsburg for rest. ning pitcher, struck out one man and gave up Shepard complained of chest pains during a five hits. doubleheader with the Cardinals on Sunday. Naval Supply 06pot bombed Naval Air Station has taken over managerial #1 by a 7-1 score. Walsworth, the winner, fan- duties. ned seven and was touched for four hits, while NAS's Campbell struck out three and allowed WASHINGTON--Mrs. Richard Nixon has revealed five hits. that she and the President have decided to at- Naval Station defeated Marine Barracks 13-7 tend the all-star baseball game 10 Washington as Jarell struck out three Varine batters. next Tuesday. The Nixons are leaving 'Tuesday night on the first leg of a round-the-world trip and the Hajor League Results White House had said earlier the President would not go to the game. 'AWhite House reception wasi set, prior to theI gam for the all-sthr players, membefs of New York 9, Chicago 4 baseball' hall of fame and sportswriters. San Francisco 4, San Diego 3 Los Angeles LOS ANGELES--A tiny black-haired girl shys 3, Houston 2 Pittsburgh 8, Montreal she and her Russian teammates are in the Uni- 7 St. Louis 5, Philadelphia 0 ted Stctes "to make revenge" for their loss to Cincinnati 10, Atlanta the U. S. women's track team in last year's 7 Olympics. AMERICAN IE AGUE Galena Bukharina, 23, is one of 23 Russian girls slated to compete in this weekend's meet here. Standing just under 5-feet, 2-inches, Miss Bukharina says it's not unusual these days for Russian women to be small. Most of the mem- bers of this year's team are.

NEW YORK--Joe Namath continued absent from the New York Jets' training camp yesterday-- but reports persisted he.will show ?up. Johnny Sample, Jets' defensive captain, said Namath will appear--but quoted 1him as szsttying his only intention is to talk to teammates. Thursday, July 17, 1969 Guantanamo Gazette Page 7

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Due to the fact that a large The Staff NCO Clib is holding a dance number of children were unable at 8 P.m. witb the internationals in- to get into the Special Services tertaining. swim Program, we are making available two more calsses. A Bake Sale and Car Wash for the Teen Starting July 28 to August 22, Club from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the classes will take place at the McCalla Pool. The age for July 20- these classes is 5 years and The Guantanamo Bay Skeet And Trap Club older. Class I starts from 1 HEmagy is holding a shoot at the new skeet to 1 p.m. and Class II from 1 to 2 x.x range (old NAS pistol range) at 2 p.m. fee will be $7. This class will have guppies, ****** poltywogs, and frog students. The sign up The Reef Raiders will dive at 9:30 date starts July 21. Please. aote these class- Sunday morning at Kittery Beacha es are limited so call Mrs. Leslie now at 95373. July 21--- There will be a civil Service Exami- The Automobile Insurance Office on this base nation given for clerical positions at has just changed hands. Anyone desiring cov- 8 a.m. at the Civilian Personnel Of- erage should contact Mrs. Connie Walsworth at fice. 97208. .ato- insurance nay be obtained between the hours of 9 and 5 during the week or 9 to Any girl interested in playing for the Navy 12 noon on Saturdays at 1236-A Villimar. Exchange Softball Team call 95220. * **** * The Marine Radio Station at Marine Site wishes Anyone having appliances, radios, or televi- to announce that calls are now being sent to sions that were in the Appliance Repair and the United States waven days a week. The max- TV Shop, please stop in and fill out your imum charge for Saturday and Sunday calls will claim at the Navy Exchange Maintenance Build- be $1 for three minutes. Reservations for ing 799, or phone 85273 and ask for Mrs. Saturday and Sunday calls can be made up to 48 Thompson. hours in advance. The Guantanamo Bay archery Association held a A Clean-up Day will be held at the Teen Club Duryea tournament Sunday, July 13. The metal next Sunday, July 20at which time the bild- winnqrs were as follows: ing will be painted on the outside, grass will Class B-- be cut, and general improvements will be com- Robert Flewellin Gold pleted. Parents are requested to join the Ray Reve Silver members. Two lawn mowers are needed, several Sam Ellis Bronze rakes and additional paint brushes. Refer Class C-- questions to Mrs. Young at 95275. Bill Bowers Gold .Len Schroeder silver Shees may be repaired at the Navy Exchange Bill Huie Bronze Cobbler Shop located just off Rogers Road at Jr. Boys Class-- the rear of the Navy Exchange Retain Store. Peter Schroeder Gold * *** Roger Ellis Silver Cadet Girls Class-- Page 8 Guantanamo Gazette Thursday, July 17, 1969 For Sale Classified Ads '60 Ford hard top. G/C. $300. Fedders Baby sitter to sit in my home 5 days a week. 10,000 BTU A/C. $80. Call 85590 DWH or 98136 Call 95220 AM. AWH. * *** * To buy 2 wheel bike and tricycle. Call 97272 Three piece living set, couch, matching chair, and recliner; Philco French provincial TV; 18,000 BTU A/C; Lg. 9 x 12 rug; 2 end tables; Need two positions filled at the Auto Hobby 2 1g. lamps; everything together for $450. Shop with the rating of EN or MM for part-time Call 95258 Ar. work. If you are interested call Chief Pala- cio at 95448. '61 Pontiac. $450. Avail. Aug. 15. Call 95326 AWH. The Navy Exchange has openings for sales clerks. Interested persons apply at the Navy 26" bike. G/C. $20. Call 64457 DWH. Exchange Personnel Office or call 85348.

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