Saturn I lifts heavy satellite in Cape Kennedy launch
A Saturn I rocket roared aloft from Cape Kennedy at 11:25 a.m. EST to place the world’s heaviest satellite into orbit. The 1.5 million pound thrust, eight-engine first stage powered the 147 second flight as NBC and other networks carried live coverage. The launch, hindered briefly by radar interference from a distant ship, proceeded with normal second-stage ignition and continued burn.
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Reds Silent On Missing Jet
In Wiesbaden Germany an American T39 trainer with three officers vanished over East Germany. The Air Force awaited word from the Communists and officials noted radar tracked the plane for 11 minutes before disappearance. No confirmation of shooting or defection was given.
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U.S. Stands by Korea as Troop Level Is Shown Safe
In Seoul, Secretary of State Rusk assured President Park there will be no cutback in the U.S. forces in Korea or in the South Korean army. A joint communique said both nations would maintain strong forces to defend against the Communist threat as they reaffirmed ties and pledged cooperation across economic and political fields.
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Cyprus Seek UN Peacekeeping Amid Cyprus Crisis
Cyprus officials indicate a UN peacekeeping force would be acceptable to deter Turkish and Greek Cypriot clashes, as U S and British diplomats keep tensions in Athens Ankara and Nicosia in check amid reports of naval and marine movements near Cyprus. The United States defense department denied unusual fleet activity.
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Malaysia Cease-Fire In Doubt
Indonesian President Sukarno cast fresh doubt on a five day old cease-fire in Borneo and ordered inquiry into leaflets calling on Sabah fighters to surrender. Kuala Lumpur said Malaysia dropped leaflets urging guerillas on both sides to lay down arms and show white flags as the conflict continued.
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Young Plans Weekend Campaigning for Re election
Sen Stephen M Young plans to appear at 9 30 a m Monday in Columbus to file petitions for re election with the Ohio secretary of state He will campaign on weekends in March and April before the May 5 primary and does not plan to miss Senate sessions He recalls backing Kennedy and Johnson and says Johnson would likely want him reelected
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China Fuss Delights Nationalists
In Taipei observers greet Paris and Peking friction over the two Chinas issue as Chiang Kai-shek’s forces appear to gain a diplomatic edge. Paris recognizes Communist China while France refuses to sever ties with the Taipei government despite a reported ambassadorial exchange pledge.
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Atlanta Seeks Racial Solution as Protests Continue
Atlanta leaders meet to address racial questions after four days of demonstrations sparked by a desegregation dispute at a local restaurant. James Forman of SNCC says protests will persist until all eateries in the city admit Negro patrons. Mayor Ivan Allen Jr. convened about 250 city officials to maintain a calm effort toward open public accommodations.
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New Efforts Aimed to End Marietta Strike
A 1 30 p m Thursday meeting at the Lowe Hotel will bring Marietta Manufacturing Co President Walter M Windsor national and local union officials and federal mediators to seek a settlement for the 111 day strike. Federal mediators Charles Werkheiser and Howard Steele will observe as seven crafts negotiate new contracts. The Marietta plant with 600 workers has been idle since October 1.
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Anti Smoking Drives Spread Nationwide
New York officials ban cigarets in some government buildings and hospitals. private hospitals remove vending machines. Laws restricting sales to minors are enforced. The Associated Press survey shows widespread educational campaigns, but outright bans remain less common.
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Echo balloon satellite sighting times released by NASA
NASA lists possible observation times for the Echo balloon satellite in Ohio from January 29 to February 1. Times include specific hours, dates, sky positions, and directions of movement with details for each sighting window.
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GOP Calls For Deeper Dig Into Baker-Jenkins Deal
Senate investigation into Robe rt G. Bakers ties to Walter Jenkins prompts Republican call for fuller inquiry. Special counsel cites possible perjury while noting Jenkins and Don B Reynolds profited from Johnson family TV ad time in Austin Texas as Baker’s links to the deal are examined.
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Kennedy says he is not considering VPrunning
Attorney General Robert F Kennedy tells reporters he is not interested in the vice presidency and will focus on his duties as attorney general. He had just returned from a Southeast Asia mission when asked about Erie County Democratic endorsement.
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U S Rejects Soviet Bomber Destruction Proposal
U S officials rejected a Soviet call to destroy all bomber fleets at the Geneva disarmament talks. Washington cautioned the plan was neither acceptable nor practical, while noting potential Russian interest in an informal move to retire obsolete bombers by major powers.
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Wallace to Clarify Intentions on Ohio Primary
Governor George Wallace of Alabama was set to explain his plans for Ohio's May 5 primary at a news conference in Columbus. Earlier reports suggested a Democratic primary bid in Franklin County only, a claim he said was misinterpreted. He could not be reached and appeared to be in seclusion. The United Nations Security Council plans a Monday session on Kashmir tensions between Pakistan and India with both sides blaming each other.
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Ruby Undergoes Neurological and Psychiatric Examinations
Jack Ruby was secretly taken to a clinic for a neurological exam with three court appointed psychiatrists as observers. The tests results will not be released until his trial for the killing of Lee Harvey Oswald, set for February 17.
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Gooney Birds Sentenced to Gas Chamber on Midway Island
Honolulu report says Midway Island authorities plan to gas albatrosses, with Audubon Society president Carl Bucheister touring the area. Navy seeks humane, limited destruction of the Blackfoot or Layson albatross, citing 250,000 on Midway and global abundance on other islands.
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