Gemini 2 Man Vehicle Ready for Orbital Mission
John Woodfield reports from Baltimore on the Titan II modified for the Gemini program. Astronauts Virgil Grissom and John Young will command the mission with dual redundant systems and strict factory training to ensure reliability.
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John Woodfield
Baltimore
America
U.S
Virgil I. Grissom
Navy
John W. Young
Martin Co
Bassian Helio
Martin
Hello
Gemini
Jin
John H. Glenn
Glenn
Air Force
Gordon Cooper
Barbers Hill Trustees Rehire 28 Teachers
Barbers Hill trustees approved one year contracts for 28 teachers and staff, with two exceptions. Rehires cover elementary to high school roles including Mrs Une Cnambless, Mrs Louisa McKay, Miss Wenda Carothers and others across grades and departments. School action also included delaying one contract and forming a tax equalization board for 1963, plus approving 1965 textbooks.
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Barbers Hill
Une Cnambless
Louisa McKay
Maggie ‘Harn
Jay Poh Robert
Margaret Dugat
Jo Kelley
David Harlan
Gertrude Bell
Eva Maude Abbe
Vivian Smith
Stafford Campbell
William Dyer
Patricia Collins
Lela MacClanahan
Katherine Daniel
Marian Clark
Carolyn Anderson
Don Brenham
Alma Busch
Wenda Carothhers
W. P. Daniel
John W. Grimes
William E. Haynie
Carolyn Lar J Xison
Elzie L. Me
Ca &G
Gordon Speer
Boyd
Kelley Explains Qualifications For Mayor Post
Baytown mayoral candidate Lamar Kelley details industry church and civic work supporting his bid. He cites 13 years at Diamond Alkali and 15 years in industry plus years in youth church work, public speaking education at UT and Texas A&M, and service in the US Air Force. He faces Seaborn Crav ey in the April election.
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Lamar Keljley
Clemond Alkali
Deer Paris
Methodist Church
Baytown
Ave
Texas A
Amd
Hotel America
Houston
Theta Xt
University of Texas
Memiber
Business Administration
Kelley
Danubina
Ciy
Seaborn Cravey
Horace Mann
We Hay
Robert E. Lee
Lee College
Air Force
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Crown Central Petroleum
Pasadena
Gemini 3 nicknamed Molly Brown in flight plans
Launch of Ranger 3 is set for Sunday with aim at Alphonsus crater on the moon. Officials consider ground support as the probable cause of a previous failure. Astronaut Grissom’s Liberty Bell 7 referenced as historical contrast.
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Agena
Alphonsus
Gemini
Spesinence Co. Kraft Jr
Fraft
Molly Brown
Grissom
Witness Refuses To Tell Banking Deals
Washington AP A associate of Don Silverthorne refused to tell the Senate Investigations Subcommittee if he had dealings with the ousted San Francisco National Bank president. Two patrons accused Silverthorne of shady deals Morley Turner said he was cheated of 300000 by Silverthorne and Ronald Zimmerman said Silverthorne bet 200000 in fees stock deals and forced jewelry purchases under threat. Silverthorne testified prepared testimony denying wrongdoing and blaming rival bankers and Comptroller Saxon. The hearing, which has probed the bank's closing, will resume after a week.
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Washington
Don Silverthorne
Senate
San Francisco National Bank
William Bennett
Silverthorne
San Francisco
Morley Turner
Ronald Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Bennett
Silverthorme
Comptrroller
James Saxon
Saxon
Silvertorne
Silverthore
Silvertheme
San Francisco National
First National Bank of
Did You Know A Mummy Wrapped With Linen Bandages
A historic note states it required a thousand yards of linen bandage to wrap the first Egyptian mummy. The detail highlights the era's fascination with preservation and display of ancient remains.
Voice detection advances highlight at DA conference
Houston AP reports experts at the National District Attorneys Association meeting discuss fingerprinting for audio, voice ID claims by The Telephone Co, and methods to detect homicide while noting Texas inmates and juvenile delinquency issues. Speakers include Dr Jachimczyk and Texas AG Carr with prosecutors from 40 states and Canada present.
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Houston
Clark Sellers
Los Angeles
Nioury Brano Haupemann
National District Attorneys Association
Sell Telephone Co
Sellers
George Betw
Texashiment Ot Corrections
Ph Jachimczyk
Harris County
Texas Atty
Waggoner Carr
States
Canada
Jachimczyk
Carr
Austin
Carry
Female Stars With Box Office Appeal Rare
Hollywood reports Rod Taylor seeks a leading lady for James Michener's Caravans in Afghanistan and mentions Grace Kelly Natalie Wood Elizabeth Taylor as possibilities. Meantime Bob Hope sails into a 37th Academy Awards hosting role on April 5th, a show he has never won an Oscar for, regarded as his annual jab at winners. Jose Jimenez voice heads to TV in The Adventures of Uncle Jose with Bill Dana returning via a cartoon series.
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James Bacon
Hollywood
Rod Taylor
Monaco
Grace Kelly
Taylor
James Michener
Afghanistan
Rex
Natalie Wead
Elizabeth Taylor
Richard Burton
Rod
Bob
Hope
Academy
Jose Jimenez
Bill Dana
Uncle Jose
Dana
Fatin
Federalizing Alabama Guard for Selma March Faces Court Ruling
LBJ orders mobilization for the Selma to Montgomery march amid racial tension. Wallace refuses federal protection. Johnson issues a proclamation and an executive order authorizing use of state National Guard. Alabama police deploy tear gas and night sticks. a court delays then clears a second march led by Martin Luther King Jr. to proceed under protection.
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Alabama
Johnson
Tat Walace
Feder
Frank M. Johnson Jr
Secretary of Defense
Army
Air National Guard
National Guard Bureau
Washington
Army Guard
Air Guard
Martin Luther King Jr
Iten
Sel ™Man
Wallace
Brooks outlines redistricting and consolidation proposals
State Rep. Chet Brooks of Pasadena explained bills before the Texas Legislature at an informal rally for three school board candidates. He favored a pie shaped plan to include East Harris County in one district while noting rural interests may attempt to stack districts to defeat the one man one vote mandate. He discussed consolidation of city county government functions and said several bills, including a proposed liquor measure and parimutuel horse racing, appear dead.
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Chet Brooks
Pasadena
Texas
Rep. Brooks
C. W. Plato
Jesse Stovall
Edgar W. Greer
Baytown
East Harts County
U.S. Supreme Court
Brooks
Harris County
Henry Grover
Funeral Notices for Edmede Benott and Others
Funeral services were held for Edmede Benoit a former Highlands resident at St. Juce Cotnglit Church Beaumont. Burial followed at White Cemetery under Earthmen Funeral Home direction. Survivors include numerous relatives across Highlands Baytown Winnie Port Arthur and Beaumont with services in Highlands and Baytown communities.
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Pesery
Pre Friesy
Earthmen Chapel
Highlands
Wes. Besait
Snotonng
Res
Epnent Guilliry
Hawtton
Eugene Boudregux
Port Acres
Wood Harcrave
Port Arthur
Ed Veushn
Lola Berperon
Becuront
Bob Wicker
Crystal Beccs
Tex
David Mueller
Hieron
Tretourtons
C. J. Benoit
Home
Clarenza Benoir
Higlands
Wilbert Beno
Wittora Benoit
Baytown
Aron Helfocuir
Arthur
Helfoc
Hunt
Wailleville Road
Highiongs
Sunecy
Highomds Metheiet
Tom Holcomb
Fricey
Baymen
Willem Gibbs Hunt
Weltiz Hurt
Pars
Ols
Philppee
W. BD. Wood
Joe Wolci
Eore Lumpkin
Lewie Lesch
Dock Yondel
Shetlert O'Brien
Hunt Funeral
Mart
Lola Ass
Boytown Posme
Edwin Summer
A. L. Jorden
Gorcens
Burns
Grace Methodist Church
AE. Burns
Ry Sitar
R. Sitcon
Lynda Johnson Observes 21st Birthday
Lynda Bird Johnson, daughter of the president, marks her 21st birthday and plans to register to vote in Texas. She avoids a party, will attend an event honoring sister Luci, and shares reflections on life in the White House with reporters during a tea interview.
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Washington
Lynda Bird Johnson
Texas
Lynda
Luci
Azalta
George Washington University
Teacher Reflects on pay and housing in teaching history
A Baytown educator recalls past hardships of teachers including poor housing and low pay. She notes some current discontent and praises improvements. Life member of multiple associations, she anticipates summer travel to Europe and a visit to a country behind the Iron Curtain.
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Afiss Stasney
Texas State Teachers Association
Baytown Education Association
National Education Association
University of Texas Ex-Students Association
Grace Methodist Church
Trevel
Europe
Ios
Free World
Cerchosta Vasa
Ruby case unlikely to end quickly in state courts
The bizarre Jack Ruby case faces ongoing legal maneuvering with chances of a state court ruling before any sentencing path. A congressional committee releases a two year old report accusing the U space agency of withholding information on Soviet space activity from Americans. The House Ways and Means Committee drafts a health and Social Security bill promising about 5 billion dollars annually in benefits and preliminary outlays.
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Jack Ruby
Saii
Congressional
U Space Agency
House
Ways and Means
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