Gemini 5 training plans cut short due to time squeeze
Houston AP reports Gemini 5 astronauts L Gorden Cooper Jr and Charles Conrad Jr lack time before the August 19 launch to finish an eight day flight training schedule. Planetarium star studies and other exercises are canceled and interviews with the pair dropped in favor of a joint omnibus press conference with multiple news agencies.
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Marathon Delays and Space Launch Talk Mix in Wisconsin and NASA
In Sparta Wisconsin 17 year old Jeff Neigburg and 16 year old Dave Krebich claim a record for singing Henry the Eighth I Am 1 001 times. Neigburg finishes after long hours while Krebich leaves due to illness. Across NASA, delay discussions push the Mars mission launch to Aug 24 with officials preparing formal dates. training for astronauts Cooper and Conrad continues 12 hour days six days weekly as newsmen await a five hour Q&A session and 90 minute briefing filmed by networks and agencies.
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Congress Weighs Military Pay Raise And Antipoverty Bill
In Washington AP report outlines Congress debate this week on a 1.9 billion military pay raise and an antipoverty bill. Senate has not acted on either. House aims for quick passage while Senate considers districts home rule and education benefits. Senate Judiciary showdown urged by Everett Dirksen over a constitutional amendment on legislative apportionment. Major items include health care for elderly voting rights foreign aid housing and annual appropriations.
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