Families and colleagues mourn Apollo I tragedy at Cape Kennedy
The deaths of Virgil Grissom Edward White and Roger Chaffee in a Cape Kennedy Apollo launch fire devastate families and space workers. Spouses and children waited at home as investigators and Center staff offered condolences and hurried news releases. The accident follows the planned Apollo X mission and recalls earlier space milestones.
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JA Fair Seeks Profits Through Student Run Venture
JA Fair describes students forming a company to raise capital by selling stock at $1 per share. They produce, sell, keep books, pay payroll and taxes, and make budgeting decisions. Through May they inventory and liquidate as needed, with dividends common but not universal and adviser guidance on operations.
Astronauts Die In Spacecraft Fire On Pad Disaster
NASA confirms three astronauts died instantly in a fatal launch pad fire that engulfed the crewed spacecraft while the entire craft was locked in a protective gantry. Twenty seven crewmen were overcome by smoke while attempting rescue. bodies were recovered after hours. President Johnson mourned the loss as officials pledged renewed dedication to the space program.
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Apollo astronauts bound by love of flight and fate
Houston AP report recalls Gus Grissom Ed White and Roger Chaffee, three Air Force Navy space veterans who died in a cabin fire during Apollo readiness. Grissom, 40, famed Mercury and Gemini flyer. White, 36, West Point grad and test pilot. Chaffee, 31, Purdue engineer and Navy officer. The piece traces their backgrounds, families, and careers as elements of a shared dream.
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Martha L Hern
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Parks plan outlines new city park acreage and costs
Parks official discusses undeveloped park land at the civic center site and 48 acres for potential parks. He calls Bay Town's current park space extremely inadequate and outlines a five year plan adding eight neighborhood parks of at least five acres, two community parks of twenty acres, and a central 55 acre park, costing at least 3.623 million.
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JP Court Cases Go To Grand Jury
Grand jury to review multiple Harris County cases from Justice of the Peace hearings. Robeson charged with auto theft sent directly to grand jury. Bettie Minton’s felony theft downgraded to misdemeanor. Parker and Patton also sent to grand jury. Several others reset or dismissed. bonds set for several DUI and theft counts.
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MM. Brown
Grand Jury
James Leon Robinson
Site Inerview
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Harris County
Bettie Mae Minton
District Attorney’s Office
Anna Brown
Houston
Elton James Parker
Billy Wayne Patton
George W. Mer [Rit Jr
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Alton Nathaniel Wheeler
Manny Berryman
Gwendolyn M.barsher
Cecil J. Fitzgibbons Jr
James Mason Tubbs
Ronald E. Shadix
Leonard V. Shannon
Roberto Paldo
George M. Saxon
Crosby Lions Seeks Camp Applicants for Handicapped Kids
Crosby Lions Club invites handicapped children to two week summer camp with all expenses including transportation paid by the club. Club president Larry Anderson notes applications are available by calling ST8-2312 for full information and blanks.
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Crosby Lions Club
Larry Anderson
Lions Club
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Space treaty to face Senate ratification
The administration will seek Senate approval for a new space treaty with expectations of ratification but possible questions over safeguards against nuclear weapons in space. Bobby Baker case due for jury today risks 48 years imprisonment and $47 000 fine if convicted. New Hampshire GOP leader warns primary may be losing appeal as early voting locale. Chesapeake Bay freighter Beaver State suffers damage amid rising seas and winds. Rep Adam Clayton Powell Jr meets press amid House seating dispute and hints at NY legal troubles.
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Bobby Baker
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