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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1961

Page

2

Soviet Ship Sees Capsule Recovery After Atlantic Landing

Caped by reports from Cape Canaveral and Washington NASA officials, Virgil Grissom described the moments after splashdown as Soviet trawlers, a helicopter recovery, and an instrument panel being seized. Grissom and his family planned a Newport News vacation while NASA prepared postflight medical and data review.

Cape Canaveral Fila Cook Thestronaut Virgil J. Grissom Atlantic National Aeronautics Grissom John A. Powers John A. Powers, Per-Touk Washington Webb NASA Gris Virgil Grissom Cape Canaveral

Congress Debates Farm Aid and Foreign Aid Bills

Congressional action centers on farm and foreign aid measures with Senate leaders predicting passage of a farm program, including wheat and corn reductions and cash payments, while Kennedy and Mansfield steer debate on a $4.33 billion foreign aid bill. House moves on an 800 million military construction bill as timeline tightens amid ongoing hearings.

Washington Congress White House House Committee Treasury Styles Bridges Newed Kennedy Manfield Hampshire Sen Kernedy Berlin Senate Republican Policy Committee Senate GOP House Rules Committee Midney Cote Pee Everett M. Dirksen Ilinois Mike Mansfield Montana Committee House Mansfield Foreign Relations Committee

Grissom’s first space flight and a pastor’s red rose mystery

Grissom became the second American in space, orbiting 118 miles high before his Liberty Bell 7 capsule sank. He described the launch and survival, while in Big Spring Texas a pastor receives a red rose each Sunday from a benefactor and plans evangelistic work after leaving the church.

Grissom Navy Alan B. Shepard Jr Atlantic Ocean First Baptist Church Texas Ing Ivery Holy Land P. D. O'Brien Dr. O Brien O'Brien Atedee

Grissom Reports Solid Thump After Landing

Grissom described a solid thump upon landing and reported his condition after the impact. The remark suggests a notable moment in the event, with the athlete detailing sensations experienced immediately following the landing.

Grissom

Pastor’s Cryptic Verse Echoes in Service Scene

A 69-year-old pastor spoke during a yesterday morning worship, declaring a cryptic line about “the real one” standing. The moment sparked attention among attendees, with observers noting a charged, enigmatic tone in the sermon.

Shakespeare in Civil War setting at American Festival Theater

Stratford production of Troilus and Cressida directed by Jack Landau uses a Civil War backdrop with Helen amid crinoline skirts and sabers. Ted van Griethuysen Troilus and Hiram Sherman Pandarus anchor a cast delivering with mixed effect as the ensemble grapples with periodized staging.

Stratford, Conn Hingle Priam Jessica Tandy Troilus Cressida Dra Kim Hunter Helen Camp Fo Bard Robert O'Hearn Cale Troilus and Cressi Jack Landau Agamemnon Ted van Griethuysen Cartie Nye Hiram Sherman Magnolia Land Paul Sparer Ulysses Thayer David Ajax Donald Davis Achilles Pat

Fidel Dampens Plans To Fly Refugees To Miami

Florida Governor Bryant and U S officials weigh resettlement options as Cuba restricts flights to two per day. Pan American will operate twice daily from Havana to Miami, with priority by reservation. An estimated 100000 Cuban refugees are in the Miami area. U S State and Pan Am discuss accelerating departures to ease strain on local programs.

Miami Fla U. S Fidel Castro Florida Farris Bryant South Kridtre Pan American World Airways Havana State Department Pan American Airlne

Six Firemen Injured In Dallas Downtown Blaze

A spectacular downtown Dallas fire Sunday night injured six firefighters and caused about 150000 dollars in damage. Fourteen firefighters were treated on scene for smoke inhalation as flames roared through a two story block long building housing eateries shops offices and a liquor store across from Sanger Harris. The two alarm blaze grew to five alarms drawing most downtown equipment. first alarm sounded at 9 27 p.m. and late into the night the fire was under control. Several firefighters were trapped as a mezzanine and false ceiling collapsed, but none were seriously hurt. Local businesses including Hartson Bureau of Investigation Household and Restaurant Employment Agency and several shops were destroyed.

Dallas Dalllas Pacific Ave Elm Lamar Sanger-Harris Sanger Bros Elm and J Fp Cantar Lian Biisear Jamies] Blackburn RL. Whitten Wiliam S Holmes Mr, Snerdley Villian R. Bellows L. A. Barringer de Luxe Joe W. Winn Winn Hartson Bureau of Investigation, Household and Restaurant Employment Agency Violin Speiglalty Shop Glover Rubber Stamp Co Burch Bros, Furniture

Jefferson Youth Is Texas Young Farmer Star

Ernest Hicks Jr of Jefferson has been chosen as Texas star young farmer at the Future Farmers of America state meeting. He farms 513 acres and keeps 45 Hereford cattle, with both parents having died in 1958. Don Alford of Lubbock received the Anderson Clayton Co scholarship of 3.20 dollars for college based on his record.

Dallas Ernest Hicks Jr Jefferson Future Farmers For America Texas Geohert Don Alford Lubbock Anderson Clayton Co

Coast Guardsmen Seek Seaman Missing Off Moriken

Coast guardsmen and border patrolmen searched Bolivar Roads for seaman Jan Larsen after he disappeared from the Norwegian freighter Moriken early Sunday. Currents in Galveston Bay hindered rescue efforts and officials considered the possibility he swam ashore and entered the United States unlawfully.

Galveston Bolivar Roads Jan Larsen Galveston Bay United States

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