New Snow Hits Iowa Amid Packed Highways and Closures
Iowans faced another snowstorm with near zero temperatures forecast. Spencer saw nine more inches atop last weekend's 20 inches as schools closed and roads clogged. Buses ran late and some county roads remained impassable while two people died in statewide accidents.
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Glenn Glenn Glenn No Bad Effects After Orbital Flight
Doctors report John Glenn shows no physiological change after orbital flight. Lt Col John Powers says Glenn is in excellent condition with balance and vision tests compared to pre flight status as deb riefing begins. The Friendship 7 craft was examined after arrival at Cape Canaveral. The article notes ongoing medical tests and the broader goal of studying weightlessness for future space missions.
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Father's joy as sixth daughter arrives
A terse note from a proud father marks the birth of his sixth consecutive baby daughter, capturing a tiny family milestone with warm brevity.
New Angle on Glenn Flight
A Madison waitress reacted to John Glenn's orbital flight saying she cannot understand how anyone could hold their breath that long and admitting she does not know much about the mission.
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Kennedy to Fly Glenn Kin to Florida for Reunion
President Kennedy will fly John Glenns family to Florida aboard the presidential jet for a reunion with the space hero. A big Washington reception and parade for Glenn will be staged Monday. Glenn and his family will travel to Palm Beach and Cap Canaveral for events with Kennedy and Johnson.
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Miss Thring Released in Congo Death
Elizabeth Thring, a 22 year old from Washington DC, was released by a Congolese court in Leopoldville after custody linked to the slaying of a US assistant military attache. She will be held available for further inquiries by the US embassy with no charge current.
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Five Brothers and Sisters Die in Stratford House Fire
Five young siblings were burned to death when a fire swept through their Stratford home on Wednesday. Authorities described the tragedy as a devastating blaze leaving the surviving relatives in shock.
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House Foes Block Kennedy Urban Affairs Plan Vote
Washington news report cites House opponents claiming they have the votes to defeat President Kennedy's proposal to form a department of urban affairs with Robert Weaver as head. Debate was forced, and a late vote was anticipated, undermining administration efforts and infighting emerged among backers.
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Khrushchev Urges Joint U.S.-Soviet Space Effort
Khrushchev congratulated John Glenn on the flight and proposed pooling scientific, technical, and material resources to explore outer space. He urged President Kennedy to convey best wishes to Glenn and suggested a peaceful, joint space program to advance science and reduce Cold War tension.
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French Approve Algerian Cease-fire Terms
Paris AP reports the government approved terms of a cease-fire with Algerian Nationalist rebels. The accord lays out the path toward eventual independence for Algeria.
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Slayton Scheduled for Next Space Trip In April
CAPE CANAVERAL AP Now it is Donald K. Slayton in the astronauts go position. Sometime in April the 37 year old air force major will ride his own space capsule into orbit aboard Atlas 107D weather and technical problems permitting. Slayton backs up pilot Walter Schirra and other Mercury crew await flight assignment. Three or four more one man three orbit flights are planned this year and two man Gemini flights will begin next year. Slayton, from Sparta Wisconsin, is married with one son Kent. He earned an aeronautical engineering degree at Minnesota and has 3600 flying hours.
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