Green Light For Seven Orbits Capsule Pilot Healthy
Cooper reports fuel and systems normal after first orbit as mission team authorizes seven orbits. Tracking stations in Zanzibar and Australia monitor cabin temperature and suit heat while Cape Canaveral officials note readings are within acceptable margins. He reports comfort and mentions moisture chiping from previous flights as he continues toward planned extended flight.
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Cooper
Australia
Woomera
Zanzibar
Cape Canaveral
Glenn
Carpenter
Canberra
Spaceman in Action On 34 Hour Orbit Gordon Cooper Tests
Astronaut Gordon Cooper carries out required tests during a 34 hour spaceflight simulation at Cape Canaveral as he hurtles around the earth. The image captures Cooper performing procedures needed during the long orbital journey.
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Gordon Cooper
Space
Cape Canaveral
Cooper
Earth
Cooper in orbit after Atlas launch over Bermuda and Atlantic
Spaceballot reports Cooper lifting from Cape Canaveral in an Atlas rocket at 9:14 a.m. and reaching orbit at 9:30 a.m. over Bermuda. He described foreground weather from space near Perth and Kwi Mana refinery as the booster cut away, with cabin pressure normal and all systems go.
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Perth
Kwi- Mana
Western Australia
Cooper
Atlas
Bermud
Canberra
Bermuda
N.as.a
Walter Schirra
Schirra
Buddy
U.B.S
Africa
Arrests in racial turmoil spark nationwide protests
The report details 14 Negroes arrested after attempting to breach cinema barriers, provoking a police response as leaders condemn brutality. In Raleigh NC, over 800 Negroes hold a freedom march after 34 demonstrators are jailed for the cafeteria manager attack claim. In Birmingham AL Rev Shuttlesworth warns the colour bar truce may collapse amid continued police assaults.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Birmingham
Alabama
Fred Shuttlesworth
Bill Passed in Papua New Guinea House of Representatives
A bill passed all stages in the Papua New Guinea House of Representatives with minor amendments during committee stage last night. The earlier story appeared on page 12.
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Papua, New Guinea
House of Representatives
Budget on August 13 Sets Budget Session in Parliament
The Treasurer Mr Holt announced the 1963-64 Budget will be outlined in Parliament. A joint meeting of Government parties was held yesterday. The Budget will be brought down in the House of Representatives at 3 pm. The House will adjourn for winter recess next Thursday and reassemble on August 13 for the Budget session.
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Holt
House of Representa
Fartament
Labour Bases Amendment Moves On North West Cape Treaty
The Parliamentary Labour Party will not oppose the bill ratifying the U S naval communications station at North West Cape Western Australia. The party aims to secure joint Australian American operation and safeguards to prevent use of the base to involve Australia in war without prior consultation. The Opposition plans delaying tactics by seeking a six month deferment and possible renegotiation.
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U.S
Northwest Cape
Western Australia
Tadting
Labour
Talsa
Australia
Calwell
Robert Menrigs
Labour Party
KE. Beazley
Romantle
W.A
Ward
East Sydney
N.G.W
Pollard
Lalor
Vic
A.L.P
FE. Chamberlain
Clyde Cameron
Hindmarsh
S.A
Helter
Aviatrix Betty Miller Makes Canberra Stop After Pacific Flight
Betty Miller the first woman to fly solo across the Pacific arrives in Canberra aboard the new 10 Canberra from Sydney. Piloted by Les Jaycock and joined by Nancy Walton, Miller greets schoolchildren and attends a US Embassy reception.
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Betty Miller
Canberra
Sydney
Miller
Pacific
Les Jaycock
Piper
N.S.W
Nancy Walton
Nancy Hird
Walton
United States
William Helton
Belton
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