Ranger 7 Moon Photos Signal US Lead in Space Race
Ranger 7 sent thousands of excellent closeup moon pictures before a pinpoint surface strike at 9 25 45 a m EDT. The six TV cameras transmitted 4320 images across a quarter million miles, surpassing Russia’s prior lunar photography from 1959. President Johnson called the feat magnificent and vital for Apollo plans by 1970.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasadena
Calif
America
Russia
Ranger 7
Earth
Lunar
Johnson
Moon
Ranger
Goldstone
California
Mojave Desert
Congress
William Pickering
Caltech
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
JPL
Pickering
Venus
Cape Kenenedy
Fla
Washington
JPL Control Center
Goldstone Tracking Center
National Aeronautics & Space Administration
NASA
Vermont Governor Hoff Skis at World Fair Vermont Day
Governor Philip H. Hoff demonstrated skiing on a nylon slope at the New England Pavilion during Vermont State Day at the World’s Fair. The event featured maple syrup festivities, a maple queen, and appearances by Hoff’s family and Vermont dignitaries amid ceremony and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Philip H. Hoff
New England
Vermont
Joan
Susan
Dagney
Andria
Gretchen
Betsey Child
Perkinsville
Okemo Mountain
John J. Gilhooley
New York City Transit Authority
New England Pavilion
Hoff
Robert Moses
Enosburg Falls
Twinfalls
Twinfield Twirlers
Plainfield
Enosburg Shooting Stars
Jean Conner
Rutland
Jennifer Andrews
Richmond
National College
Alice Flores Ruby
Bennington College
South Orange
N.Y
Buying Power Up 4 Percent Says Labor Dept
The Labor Department reports June prices rose 0.2 percent while buying power for factory workers jumped 4 percent from a year earlier, a record high. Food costs led the rise with fresh produce up 7.1 percent as housing and transportation also climbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Labor Department
Arnold Chase
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Johnson says VP picks were too valuable to the team
President Johnson explained that Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and five other top officials were removed from consideration for the vice presidential slot because they are essential to his administration. He spoke with Kennedy to convey the decision, while Kennedy said he had not discussed a Senate run and would help in the campaign if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Robert F. Kennedy
Johnson
Ee House
Fuiay
John F. Kenne
Robert Kennedy
Coneversation
Kennedy
White House
Secretary of State
Dean Rusk
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Agriculture
Orville L. Freeman
Peace Corps
Sargent Shriver
Adlai Stev
Enson
U.S
United Nations
McNamara
Rusk
Shriver
Kennedy Cancels Keynote Speech at World Congress Event
Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy canceled plans to give the keynote address at the Fifth General Assembly of the World Congress of Youth in Amherst Massachusetts on Saturday. A prominent African parliament leader was named to replace him with a new address planned for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Mass
UPI
Robert F. Kennedy
General Assembly
World Congress of Youth
Kennedy
Hoff Urged To Ask Court Guide On Districting
Robert S. Babcock a Republican gubernatorial candidate urged Governor Hoff to seek Vermont Supreme Court guidelines on calling a constitutional convention to reapportion the state legislature. He asked Hoff to determine whether a special or regular session can authorize a convention. He said the court does not render advisory opinions and suggested a declaratory judgment as a possibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babcock
High Court
Eel Eater Sets World Record in England
South Ockendon England Sammy Page set a world record by eating 26 bowls of eels in 50 minutes surpassing the previous mark of 25 bowls in an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Ockendon
England
Sammy Page
Rusk Rejects Goldwater Policy Urgently Tough U S stance
Secretary of State Dean Rusk dismissed Goldwater’s call for threatening to break ties with Russia as unrealistic and warned the United States remains as tough as needed. He stressed U S policy has broad bipartisan support and warned China and North Vietnam face serious consequences if meddling continues in Southeast Asia. He noted no confirmation of Chinese personnel active in Red actions and urged adherence to Geneva accords.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Dean Rusk
Barry M. Goldwater
United States
Russia
Kremlin
Rusk
Goldwater
U.S
Southeast Asia
Senate backs 1.2 billion stopgap housing bill
The Senate approved a 1.2 billion stopgap housing measure by voice vote to extend existing programs for 15 months until Oct 1, 1965. It preserves urban renewal public housing and mortgage insurance while dropping most Johnson administration reforms and Kennedy era satellite city plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPD
Senate
House
Banking Committee
John G. Tower
R-Tex
Johnson
John Sparkman
D-Ala
Tower
Senate Banking Committee
John F. Kennedy
Hoff Presses Open Democratic Convention in Vermont
Vermont Governor Philip Hoff urged the state's 17 Democratic National Convention delegates to oppose any move to divide the party over the vice presidential selection. He supported an open convention and urged consideration of President Johnson's preferred running mate while warning against rumors aimed at defeating the party in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Johnson
Hoff
Vermont
Inside New ski area eyed for Berkshires opening
The notice sketches an anticipated December opening for a new ski area in the Berkshires. It notes a feature on Jean Wassick’s decisions, and page references to related items including Woodford State Park and a Rutland Railroad history chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshires
Jean Wassick
Roy Marsden
New
Woodford State Park
Bennington
Rutland Railroad
Heavy Fighting Continues Near Saigon
Near Ben Cat Saigon area battles claim 150 Viet Cong killed over three days as U S forces report no further American casualties. In Saigon six service members survive a terrorist grenade attack that wounded two children and an adult and shattered shop windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
UPC
Ben Cat
Here
U.S
Pownal Track Impresses Magazine
Sports Illustrated reports Green Mountain Park at Pownal shows strong gains with attendance up 85 percent and handle up 77 percent this year. The issue cites friendly management, night racing, and attractive track conditions as factors. State Finance Division notes daily take of 214000 dollars during the flat meet, up 70000 from last year. Saratoga’s four week season nearby may affect future gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sports Ilustrated Magazine
Green Mountain Park
Pownal
Pownal Oval
Saratoga
Also Mentioned on This Page
News Center of
Jet Propulsion Lab
Copernicus
Labor Dept
LBJ
Atlantic City
Eel Eater Record
Paign
North Viet Nam
Laos
South Viet Nam
Peking
PTG
St. Francis de Sales Academy
North Street
Shilton
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!