Parachute Failure Kills Soviet Cosmonaut Komarov
Moscow announced that parachute straps fouled during Soyuz 1 landing preparations, causing Vladimir Komarov’s death after more than 24 hours in orbit. The first spaceflight fatality in either superpower history sparked mourning, official condolences, and questions about Soviet moon plans.
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Soyuz 1 and Voskhod 2 Face Landing Troubles
Moscow reports Soyuz 1 crashed killing cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov, marking the second consecutive Soviet manned mission with landing problems after Voskhod 2. Pavel Belyayev and Alexei Leonov landings required two days and ski exit from a Perm forest before reaching a city airport.
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Two 17 Year Old Girls Fined for Larceny in Bridgeport
Two Bridgeport girls aged 17 pleaded guilty in Circuit court to larceny under $15. Laurine D. Ltoyd of 80 Taylor drive and Catherine Nixon of 60 Taylor drive were fined $25 each after arrest on a Shopper's Fair complaint on Boston avenue. Police report they tried to take several women's clothing items April 22.
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NASA Chief Urges U S Soviet Space Safety Unity
NASA Chief James Webb urged cooperation between the United States and the Soviet Union on space safety and exploration. He cited the Apollo fire tragedy, the Gemini 8 emergency, and argued that joint problem solving could advance plans for large spacecraft and a lunar mission later this decade. He warned cooperation hinges on Russia sharing plans and technical details.
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Oklahoma
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Driving Fine Paid By Stonewall Jackson
Stonewall Jackson, 23, formerly of Virginia and now at 1056 Central Avenue Bridgeport, was fined 35 dollars after pleading guilty in Circuit Court yesterday to reckless driving. Police observed him on Pembroke Street at night driving fast and weaving with pedestrians nearby, leading to a chase of about a half mile. An alcohol odor was noted on arrest, and Judge Luke Martin sentenced him in the Underwood building.
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Komarov Death May Delay Soviet Moon Mission
Soviet space observers say Vladimir Komarov s death could push back the man to the moon effort similar to Apollo 1 after the U S tragedy. Western experts note a review board and policy reassessment will determine the length of any delay.
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Second Suspect Held in Car Stripping Case
A second suspect, Leo P. Kowalski, 22, Fairfield, was arrested after police traced two men fleeing a Norman street garage following a car theft that included a top, a auto accessories laden vehicle, and a portable hoist. Brody, 22, Cottage Place, was released on bail as police pursued further details.
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Sas‘co Hill Road
Fairfield
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Cottage Place
Komarov, Russian Space Hero, Dies In Soyuz 1 Crash
Vladimir Komarov, veteran cosmonaut and Voskhod 1 commander, was killed Monday in the Soyuz 1 crash. Once eyed for expulsion over heart trouble, he had fought to prove he was healthy and later became a world famous space pioneer and goodwill ambassador.
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Moscow
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Voskhod
Komarov Sets Stage for Second Space Flight
Soviet accounts praise cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov as ready for a second space mission after successful tests on Soyuz 1. Photos show his family and medical checks, while reports note a fatal parachute rope failure during landing. An obituary promises a hero’s burial in Red Square and secrecy for future flights.
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