Alan Shepard Faces Pressure After Space Hero Era
The article portrays Alan Shepard as dissatisfied and ambitious two years after his first spaceflight. He argues for another Mercury mission before Gemini, appealing to Congress while NASA and MASA Houston clash over the plan. Shepard aims to prove manned spaceflight viability and remains professionally patient yet eager for ongoing space exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masa Houston
NASA
Washington
Shepard
Congress
Shepard called ideal astronault despite sidelined orbit goal
The article contrasts Alan Shepard’s reputation with NASA’s Mercury program fate detailing his sidelining from orbital flights and the ensuing internal NASA debate over his missed chance at orbital missions. It notes his reserved, precise nature and the perception of him as an "ice cube" or "superastronaut" in the context of the space program's history. A separate brief reports a mink cape theft: a light brown cape valued at 558 dollars fell from Mitralsky Furs truck and was picked up by a pedestrian near First Street and Fifth Avenue SE. The cape owner is Harold Skripsky of Twenty Fourth Avenue SW.
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Shepard
Siming
Ansious
America
John Glenn
Walter M. Shirra, Jr
Gordon Cooper
al Shepard
Bel
Mitralsky Furs
First Street
Fifth Avenue SE
John Bellovit
Avenue NW
Mitralsky
Second Street
Condition of Girl in Cedar Rapids After Truck Accident
Jenny Fisk Lowden, 3, daughter of Mary Pilk, was listed in satisfactory condition at St Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids on Wednesday after suffering a fractured skull concussion and lacerations when struck by a truck Monday. The Gazette had incorrectly reported she was not seriously injured. Authorities say the girl stepped from behind a parked car and paused to look both ways when hit. the driver could not see her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowden
Jenny Fisk
Mary Pilk
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Midwest News Final and Weather Update Airs Weeknights
KCRG TV 3 presents Updated news and a comprehensive weather report every weeknight at 10. The program combines Midwest regional headlines with detailed forecasts including temperatures, wind, precipitation chances, and timing for affected areas. It delivers concise stories and practical travel weather tips.
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Midwest
Kcrg-Tv
Pony Attack at Ball Game Leaves Boy with Arm Bite
Keith Zier, 13, of 1602 C aven ue NE, was bitten on the arm by a pony behind Noelridge park benches after scoring a run. He received skin abrasion treatment and a tetanus shot. Two Cedar Rapids youths suffered fractures sliding into second base. Steven Seyfer, 15, fractured right leg at McKinley junior high, and Duane Christenson, 32, fractured left ankle at Noelridge. both admitted to St Luke’s hospital.
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Keith Zier
C Avenue NE
Noelridge Park
Keith
Cedar Rapids
Steven Seyfer
Meadowbrook Drive
McKinley Junior High
Duane Christenson
Culver Street
Noelridge
Seyfer
Christenson
St. Luke's Hospital
Couple Injured When Their Car Is Hit by Bus
Thomas Stastny and his wife Mildred, both 46, were slightly injured when a City Lines bus struck their car from the rear at Second Avenue and First Street Sw. The bus driver, Arthur Van Pelt, 44, was charged with failing to keep his vehicle under control and fined 19 dollars plus costs. The Stastnys were treated at St Luke’s Hospital for back and neck injuries and released. Their son Robert, 27, was not hurt.
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Thomas Stastny
Lauren Drive
Mildred
City Lines
Arthur van Pelt
D Avenue
Stastny
Jond Avenue
First Street
van Pelt
St. Luke's Hospital
Robert
Courthouse News Board Hires Attendant at County Home
Linn county board of supervisors fired Wadena Selberling as attendant at the county home effective May 23 with a 223 dollar monthly salary. Lorene Cupps received a 10 dollar raise to 235 monthly. The board accepted the resignation of Mrs. Lewis Knutson as deputy probation officer for the Linn county juvenile court and approved Carol D. Anderson for 4500 yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadena Selberling
Linn: Board of Supervisors
Lorene ‘Cupps
Lewis Knutson
Linn County Juvenile Court
Engagement Ring Tie Ends as Court Rules Donor Loses
A District Court ruled that a fiancé who breaks an engagement cannot force the donee to return betrothal gifts. John Turk sought the return of a BG carat white gold diamond ring valued at $500 from Frances Gann, who insists she discarded it. Judge Maxwell cited precedent that a donor cannot reclaim gifts after unjustified breakup.
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B. J. Maxwell
John A. Turk
Seventeenth Street
Frances A. Gann
Eightenth Street
Turk
Maxwell
Youth 18 Paroled on Burglary Charges
A young offender aged eighteen was granted parole after burglary charges. The notice also lists multiple graduates including Linda L Wells from University of Michigan and John L Wagner from Creighton University with bachelor degrees in science and business administration. Larry Osnes earned BS degrees in history and English at Anderson College.
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Creighton University
Omaha
Tration
Larry Osnes
Burl W. Osnes
Sixth Street
Anderson College
Anderson
Ind
Stolen $190 From Gas Station Safe In Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids detectives report about 190 dollars taken from a safe at a service station on Sixteenth Avenue SW. Burglars entered between midnight and 5:15 am Tuesday by breaking a window. manager said the safe was not properly locked.
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Cedar Rapids
Eee the Ware and McDonald
Sixteenth Avenue
Max Overturf
Farm worker arraigned on second offense drunk driving
Lloyd D. Haught 41, a farm employee at the Linn County home, was arraigned Tuesday before Judge B. J. Maxwell and given until next Monday to plead to a second offense drunk driving charge. He was arrested Saturday on Seventh Avenue in Marion. His previous conviction was July 30, 1957, in Black Hawk county.
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Marengs
Orland W. Fiser
Ma'Yengo
Henry F
Howard McLaughlin
Teaden
Terry Lee Davis
Cedar Rapids
Soldiers’ Relief
Fourteenth Street SE
Fiser
Mission
Northwestern Bell Telephone
Gazette
Mt. Vernon
Liston
William Eads
Lloyd D. Haught
Linn County
B. J. Maxwell
Haught
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