Gavin reveals order delaying US orbital launch plans
Gen. James M. Gavin says he was given a written order forbidding him to authorize launching a satellite over a year before Sputnik. He recalled von Braun’s Jupiter nose cone flight in 1956 and noted skepticism at the time about US space capabilities. Gavin urged a presidential panel to prioritize science funding and warned against underestimating nuclear risks while calling for stronger UN communications and a staffed State Department.
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Change of Venue Granted For Richard Speck Trial
Chicago judge grants defense request to move Richard Speck trial outside Cook County amid intense publicity around the eight nurse murders. Prosecution sought to avoid possible higher court reversal over fair trial concerns. Location not set, first such move in 35 years. Public defender cites prejudicial grand jury and competency hearings as factors.
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Businessmen Call for Across the Board Tax Increase
A blue ribbon group the Committee for Economic Development urges a one year nationwide tax hike and reduced federal spending to avert a budget deficit and cool inflation. The plan suggests a surplus of 38 billion with tax raises of 10 to 15 billion possible.
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UPI
Committee For Economic Development
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Viet Nam
Hope Ends For Finding More Survivors
In Harbor Beach Michigan the search for survivors of the ore carrier Daniel J Morrell ends as rescue teams recover 20 bodies. The sunken ship broke in two in a gale on Lake Huron, with one survivor Dennis Hale 26 hospitalized after spending 36 hours in frigid water. Authorities plan sonar search probing the wreck likely a navigation hazard amid lingering questions about cause and recent safety checks.
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UPI
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Russell pushes Nike-X deployment plan in Senate clash
Senator Richard B. Russell urged immediate full development of Nike-X defense despite McNamara delays. The Georgia Democrat, armed services chair, argued for moving ahead in research, testing, evaluation, and procurement as Congress weighs the costly system amid reports of Soviet deployment.
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