Spacetown Plans Welcome for John Glenn
Washington AP Kennedy flies to Florida with nine Glenn family members for a reunion with astronaut John Glenn. Cocoa Beach prepares celebrations and a Welcome home banner while officials hoped the president would greet Glenn there. The president bypasses Cocoa Beach for a medal ceremony at a missile test center.
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Train Crash Kills 26 as U S Cadets Hurt in Colombia
A head on collision between a passenger train and a freight train near Cali and Buenaventura, Colombia, killed 26 and injured about 100 including four California Maritime Academy cadets. The cadets on a training cruise aboard the Golden Bear were unharmed seriously.
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John Glenn Telecast From Cape Canaveral Planned on KCRG
Glenn return to Cape Canaveral will be carried live on KCRG TV Channel 9 Friday. President Kennedy will greet him during the broadcast. A press conference is scheduled around 12:30 PM and a 6:30 PM half hour program will recap the mission from Tuesday’s launch.
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Glenn’s Space Age flight joy travels to Grand Turk
The article notes Glenn remains on Grand Turk island in the Bahamas finishing test checks by doctors and psychologists to gauge his response to the flight. Early results indicate his condition is excellent as family members await further details.
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Near Blizzard Heading for Iowa From Third Storm
Forecasters warned that winter targets Iowa with a third storm in a week. A heavy snow warning was issued for northwestern Iowa with near-blizzard conditions for Friday. Four inches or more snow expected in the northwest. one to two inches in other areas, with northerly winds 20 to 40 mph causing blowing and drifting.
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Eskimo in Cedar Rapids Nearly Freezes After Hitchhiking
An Eskimo youth named Wilbur Willie Tootkaylok, using the alias Johnson, was found in Cedar Rapids at 8 am in 4 degree air. He wore two sweaters and lacked coat and hat, claimed to have attended a Cleveland conference on Eskimo Indian affairs, and said he walked 30 to 40 miles daily to sleep near fires. Police supplied a parka, hat, gloves, and cash then drove him toward the city limits, noting Anchorage lies far away where he hoped to return.
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Russians Note Abel Release in Soviet Press
Moscow reports Abel release alongside Francis Powers swap. Izvestia prints a letter from Abel’s wife and daughter thanking the Soviet government for the humane exchange. No details on Abel’s U.S. activities or current whereabouts.
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Turks Duel Over Govt in Ankara Power Struggle
Inonu faces a split in support as Turkish air and ground forces clash over coalition government. Air units back the government while ground forces seized Ankara radio, cutting Inonu off during his nationwide appeal for peace.
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Old Law Invoked To Curb Withdrawals at Pa. Bank
In a rare move the comptroller of the currency placed First National Bank of Exeter in conservatorship amid a $440,000 shortage. Depositors are limited to 10 percent withdrawals though FDIC insurance covers up to $10,000. The action, under a 1933 law, aims to reorganize the bank without insolvency. Two ex-officials are charged with embezzlement.
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Glenn Nervous About Welcome at Grand Turk Island
John Glenn said he was a wee bit nervous about the public welcome planned for Friday at Grand Turk Island. The event marks his arrival and the start of the campaign swing before the next phase of his voyage.
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Space Pact Chance Not Rated High
Premier Khrushchev pressed Kennedy for an early space disarmament summit. Kennedy sees potential to separate the space race from the arms race and aim for a peaceful outer space, but the odds and timelines are uncertain. Kennedy urged peaceful space use and released Khrushchev’s congratulatory message after John Glenn's triple orbit, while plans for concrete cooperation proposals were promised.
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Generosity costs manager job at St Louis housing project
Burt Steingrudy resigned as manager of a 708 family low rent project after using his own money to cover tenants partial rent payments. Authority director says policy violation but praises his charitable acts saying no money was missing and eviction would have harmed families. Steingrudy estimates $1,000 unpaid over four years and now works as a plant foreman earning about half his former salary.
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Kennedy faces urban department veto over sectionalism
The House rejected Kennedy’s plan to create a cabinet level urban affairs department by 264 to 150. The vote also blocked appointing Negro Robert Weaver, head of the Housing and Home Finance Agency, to head urban affairs. Democrats and Republicans split largely along regional lines. Kennedy blamed sectionalism and urged support for urban department creation despite the setback.
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Glenn Helps in Rescuing Diver
Grand Turk Island Bahamas Scott Carpenter rescued a diver with help from John Glenn. The diver reached 110 feet before losing consciousness at 80 feet on ascent. Carpenter and a local divers club member were with him. Glenn pulled the man into the boat and the diver revived almost immediately.
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Kennedy Says U S Will Use Full Power For Berlin Air Link
Robert Kennedy told 180000 West Berliners that the United States would employ full power if needed to keep Berlin air corridors open. He visited the wall calling it a terrible indictment of communism while rockets and balloons drew attention. Police tracked down the source as crowds laughed at the display. Kennedy praised West Berlin and contrasted freedom with East Berlin as Ed ward Kennedy arrived later for impressions.
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Flu Epidemic Claims 119 Lives in Japan Tokyo Schools Closed
The flu epidemic in Japan has killed 119 people. In Tokyo 1225 of 3000 schools are shut, while no other prefectures report closures. Local officials provided the figures on Thursday.
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Chuckle Peace Between Children's Bedtime and Yours
A lighthearted line frames a daily luxury enjoyed in the quiet interval after children’s bedtime and before adults’ own rest, presented as a playful observation about parental calm.
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