Space Triumph Signals Russian Lead in Moon Race
Russia's double manned space mission astonishes Cape Canaveral officials. NASA doubts when America can catch up while plans proceed for Walter Schirra Jr.'s upcoming six orbit flight. The NASA official notes a miracle may be needed to beat the Soviets to the moon.
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Soviet Vostok II and IV Complete Orbits as Uplift in Space Race
Moscow reports Adrian Nikolayev in Vostok II completed 29 earth orbits covering about 745,640 miles while Pavel Popovich in Vostok IV logged 13 orbits over 329,330 miles. Both astronauts awakened and began daily routines amid continued earth contact with no third launch confirmed. Premier Khrushchev indicated no third cosmonaut joining soon.
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Weatherable Amaryllioe District Report Highlight
The Amarillo area reports 215 days of sun in 224 readings. Conditions at 3 PM show wind from the south with clear skies and good visibility.
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Russian Space Flight Mystery With Assured Happy End
The Moscow dispatch portrays two Soviet cosmonauts Nikto nikayev and Popovich in a staged mystery with a guaranteed upbeat finale. Russians track every radio and TV update as the state choreographs hero myths and personal stories from birth to command contact, awaiting Khrushchev messages.
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Crossroads Report on Civil Service Pay Raises
Dear Editor, the writer notes horror at low civil servant wages and Congress actions. He argues raising pay for underpaid bureaucrats could embarrass Congress, prompting lawmakers to raise their own salaries to maintain protocol and avoid affronts to status.
East German troops on alert for Berlin Wall anniversary
Thousands of armed East and West forces stood ready around the Berlin Wall as the first anniversary of its construction approached. East Germany mobilized 20 000 border guards with factory militia on standby. West Berlin police ordered leave cancelled. No incidents reported by midnight local time. A group of West Berlin students carried crosses in Kreuzberg while Soviet patrols increased in Karlshorst and at the Brandenburg Gate.
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Anniversary Tensions Mark East West Berlin Border Watch
On May Day tensions rose as Soviet patrols appeared in West Berlin signaling perceived responsibility by the allies for occupied Berlin. Western observers reported armored half tracks water cannon and troop movements along the east side with possible tank activity noted near the southern border. Police precautions were tightened Berlin wide with leaflets calling for a mass rally on Ernst Reuter Platz found but no permit issued.
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AFL-CIO to Study Teamster Problem Amid Turmoil
Chicago report: AFL CIO trial board in 1957 recommended expulsion of 19 Teamsters and three-year suspensions for two others. The action follows raids on unions and Kennedy administration opposition to a shorter work week as Hoffa and Teamsters face internal censure.
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Rusk Dobrynin to Meet on Berlin Tensions
Rusk and Dobrynin were scheduled to meet at 10 30 a m EDT amid calls for four power talks on Berlin. The meeting marks the first anniversary of the Berlin Wall with fears of incidents as Soviet patrols assume responsibility with France for occupied Berlin.
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