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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1961
Page
7
The Associated Press reports ONR experts track a homing pigeon over 20 miles with a sub ounce radio transmitter. Researchers aim to sense physical changes during navigation for miniature navigation and detection systems and test if birds home by sensing Earth's magnetic field.
The Air Force tested the long range Atlas missile with hibernating animal and coffin launch concepts at a Hawaii site after prior failures. Explosions halted the attempt and left a molten lava lake, while researchers consider methods to drill through crust to access heat for power.
Vice President Johnson's wife Jacqueline Kennedy arrived in Athens with sister Caroline Kennedy on a private visit. Greek and American officials welcomed them as security measures, with guards blocking crowds while the First Lady planned eight days of sea swimming and island sightseeing near the fabled Greek isles.
Twelve senators equally split between parties were chosen to represent the Senate at the U S Canadian Interparliamentary Meeting set for June 7 to 11 in Washington. Names listed include Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield and Senators Dodd Mes MCarthy Pell Neuberger Magnuson Aiken Wiley Dworshak Capehart Allott Case, with Republican presence. Royalty in Rome King Baudouin II and Queen Fabiola arrive for a four day Vatican visit to be received by Pope John XXIII.
UPI reports veteran actress Nancy Carroll has returned to the United States after time in Mexico City. She is in New York filming an episode of ABCs Naked City scheduled to air June 21. Carroll, married to industrialist C J Green, is pursuing a BA while directing a college play and reflecting on mentors like Dieterle and Lubitsch.
UPI reports Marion Davies former star aged 61 has returned to Cedars of Lebanon Hospital for undisclosed ailment. She was confined there two weeks in April and three specialists have been called for consultation. Her condition is listed as serious but improved.
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