Illness and injuries cut into U S astronauts ranks
AP report from Noulton Texas notes illness injuries and retirement thinning Americas original seven astronauts to three ready for space flight. Commander Alan Shepard, Lt Commander Scott Carpenter and Major Donald Slayton may not fly again. Glenn will retire next year. Grissom and Schirra train for Gemini. Cooner healthy. Berry details conditions and prospects for cure, with Slayton heart murmur and Carpenter arm injuries.
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LBJ Enjoys Quiet Christmas Mood Amid Prosperity
President Johnson enjoys strong political standing with Democrats in control, a growing economy, and limited crisis. He faces a divided opposition, cautious NATO unity, and civil rights progress. Johnson plans to present a restrained budget under 100 billion dollars, while maintaining good press image and a calm White House for the holidays.
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