22 Feb 1962
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1962
Page
1
Astronaut John Glenn emerged from the Mercury capsule aboard the Noa deck and was described as healthy hearty and happy by a spokesman. Technicians later noted a possible fault risk as the capsule cooled after reentry.
A garbled report recounts a dramatic space mission sequence with many named figures and locations. It mentions Canberra and Cape Canaveral, a Mercury spacecraft and a destroyer, plus an untimely event affecting astronaut Clem Snesteppad and others during a test flight.
The Prime Minister Mr Menaigs spoke at a parliamentary reception hosted at Parliament House. Professor and Mrs How attended the event and were pictured mingling with guests.
The Labour upper house seeks full voting rights for ACT and NT Labour Members to block the government. Two Members Me Ro Fraser and Mrs F Nelson could vote on certain bills, with Cavell proposing two bills to grant rights. Opposition risks vetoes while the government pursues control.
The piece reports Australia joining an American space program amid quotes lamenting lack of local partners and strong praise for international cooperation. It highlights officials’ hopes for collaboration, support from the press, and calls to sustain momentum despite uncertainties.
A parliamentary discussion in Atarem centered on a proposed law linking penalties to test offenders and limiting sentences for aboriginal citizens. The ATP member for Atarem, Mr Pred Dryedate, described the draft as a measure to enforce a ten percent sentence for certain offenses, while opposition critiqued its impact on Indigenous communities.
Crowds watch as Labour MPs scramble after divisions bell. Prime Minister Menzies and Trade Minister My Veen face questions while Opposition benches stir and government business stalls at Parliament House.
Health authorities in Sydney report 138 polio cases so far this year amid concerns over disease spread. The weekly update notes ongoing vaccination efforts and calls for increased public awareness.
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