New Snow Adds To Iowa Storm Woes Across State
Iowans faced another winter storm Tuesday night bringing near zero temperatures and heavy drifting. Spencer reported nine inches of fresh snow on top of last weekend’s 20 inches as highways closed and buses ran late. Across eastern Iowa hundreds of schools canceled while one-way traffic appeared on several routes and plows struggled to stay ahead of drifts. Two fatalities were reported in other parts of the state as crews logged ongoing outages and snow totals.
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Glenn Check Indicates No Bad Effects After Flight
Doctors checking John Glenn after his orbital flight report no physiological changes and say he is in excellent condition. Lt Col John Powers and Navy physician Dr Ashton Graybiel note balance tests and vision and brain assessments show results near preflight status as debriefing begins on Grand Turk Island.
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Space Guinea Pig Glenn Lends Help to Research
Space officials say Guinea Pig Glenn did not find the experience upsetting. Scientists seek objective measurements to study this puzzle and pave the way for longer trips including the moon. Glenn is a willing participant and will undergo checkups.
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Father Welcomes Sixth Daughter Coperinht
In a small town, a father greets the arrival of his sixth daughter. The event brings joy and pride to the family, highlighting the happiness found in growing a larger family.
New Angle on Glenn Flight
A Madison waitress voiced confusion about John Glenn's orbital flight, saying she cannot imagine how anyone could hold their breath that long and admitting she does not understand much about the mission.
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Kennedy Plans Florida Reunion Flight for Glenn Family
President Kennedy will fly John Glenn s family to Florida for a reunion with the space hero. A White House ceremony in Washington will honor Glenn with the Congressional Medal of Honor discussion.
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Miss Thring Released in Congo Death
Miss Elizabeth Thring was released from custody by a Congolese court in Leopoldville. She had been held amid the investigation of the slaying of a U S military attache. The court sent her to the care of the U S embassy with no charge against her. She will return to Friends in Leopoldville and remain available for further inquiries.
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Five Brothers and Sisters Die in Stratford Fire
Five young siblings perished in a Wednesday blaze that destroyed their Stratford home. The tragedy occurred as firefighters battled the flames, with authorities stating all five children died in the fire.
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House foes block Kennedy plan to form urban department
Washington UPI report says House opponents claim they have votes to kill President Kennedy's proposal to create a department of urban affairs and install Robert Weaver as head. The debate tightens as leaders rush plans to delay and scenes of political maneuvering unfold amid cross-party opposition and hopes of gains from defeat.
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Khrushchev Urges Joint Space Push After Glenn Flight
Khrushchev congratulated the United States on John Glenn's flight and urged a joint space effort. He sent the message through Tass to President Kennedy and asked Kennedy to convey best wishes to Glenn, noting space exploration as a shared human achievement.
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French Approve Algerian Terms Amid Cease Fire Plan
Paris AP reports the government approved cease fire terms with Algerian nationalists paving the path toward eventual independence. The accord outlines phased steps and French commitment to negotiations with rebel leadership to end fighting.
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Slayton Scheduled for Next Space Trip by Charles Stulfora
CAPE CANAVERAL AP Donald K Slayton the eighth astronaut to reach the space frontier is lined up for a April launch aboard Atlas 107D Slayton 37 will pilot a one man three orbit mission weather and technical delays may shift the schedule Walter Marty Schirra Jr will back him while three other Mercury pilots await flight calls Slayton a Sparta Wisconsin native is married to Marjorie Lunney has a son Kent and is a former aviation cadet with 3000 flight hours Schirra 41 a Honolulu resident trained Korea fighter pilot and naval academy graduate will back up and later join a new seven man crew for Gemini missions
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