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1969: Apollo 11’s astronauts, their footprints stamped forever in history, splashed down today in the South Pacific to make good America’s commitment to walk on the moon in the 1960s. A grinning President Richard Nixon led the welcoming committee aboard the USS Hornet aircraft carrier 1,000 miles southwest of Honolulu. Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Edwin A. Aldrin blazed back through the atmosphere after nearly 1 million miles in space.

• Rattler Yell Belles returned from the NCA Cheerleading Clinic in Albuquerque. Those attending the clinic were Josie Ortega, Agnes Ortiz, Patty Wegner, Taya Mustard and Karen Newbill.

• The Odeon Theatre advertised the screening of “My Side of the Mountain.” The Canal Drive-In advertised a western double feature of “Support Your Local Sheriff” and Burt Lancaster starring in “Scalp Hunters.”

• The Hitching Post advertised “Dance to the Dudes” from 9 p.m. Saturday to 1:30 a.m. Sunday, with no price increase on mixed drinks.