American astronaut John Glenn completes Earth orbit
John Glenn is launched into orbit around the Earth and reports contact with the Muchea tracking station near Perth Australia. He thanks the teams for turning on the lights of Perth as he communicates with fellow astronaut Cooper.
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Glenn’s orbital flight ends with first American space capsule in orbit
Glenn’s Friendship Seven reaches orbit aboard the Atlas rocket after launch from Cape Canaveral. The crew reports good fire safety and capsule condition as he travels toward the Indian Ocean, crossing the southern sky and providing early technical updates to ground control. President Kennedy expresses pleasure at the successful milestone.
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Australian Navy ships on alert for space mission defense
R A N vessels stood by along the Australian coast as possible emergency diversions. Canberra radio station BLAS malt shore again linked project Mercury communications. Ground control tracked astronaut Glenn on his first orbit, reporting systems and a blue canary sky over the canary islands and near Nigeria.
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Mob Attacks Car Occupants Near Maillot Hospital
A European mob set fire to a car with four men inside believed to be members of the underground Secret Army Organization. Police extinguished the blaze. all four men were found charred. The ambush occurred near Bab-B-Fl-Qued in Algiers after an O.A.S. command unit opened fire.
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Parliament Opens as Governor General Outlines New Session
The Governor General Lord De Lisle opened the 24th Parliament reviewing government plans for unemployment relief and pension residency changes. The ceremony featured Navy guards, a Royal Australian Navy band, and a gun salute as officials and diplomatic guests attended in national dress.
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Turbulent Assembly Delays Speaker Vote Amid Market Tensions
In morning sessions of the Hethe of Reprevetttatives the election for Speaker was disputed as factions debated control. Reports indicate economic strains with rising reserve levels and a unsettled loan market as Parliament adjourned with continuation promised on Page 6.
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