Iowa House Dims 3 Tax Bill Amid Veto Threats
In Des Moines the 3 percent sales tax measure stalled as Gov. Erbe threatened a veto and the Republican House blocked further tax proposals. Democratic Rep. Alvin Meyer denounced the session as tax heavy while urging an omnibus plan, but was ruled out of order. The chamber moved toward adjournment on its 117th day.
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Shepard reports to Kennedy after perfect flight
Alan Shepard told President Kennedy by radio that everything worked just about perfectly on the flight. Kennedy congratulated him and said Americans rejoice. plans to invite Shepard for in person congratulations and consider Medal of Honor discussions. Kennedy also urged space funding and promised to share scientific data from the mission.
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Soviet Radio Briefs U S Manned Flight
Moscow radio aired a concise report on the United States successful manned space flight. It described a rocket launched vertically to 115 miles and the astronaut picked up from the ocean in good condition. The broadcast lasted one minute and avoided the words space or cosmos.
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America
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Alan Shepard
First American in Space Alan Shepard Reaches 115 Miles
CAPE CANAVERAL America’s first astronaut Cmdr Alan Shepard launched from Pad 5 atop a Redstone missile aboard the Freedom 7 capsule. He rose 115 miles into space and landed safely after 15 minutes flight, proving man can perform in space and signaling a new phase in the U.S. space program.
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Iowa House and Senate End Session on Saturday
Des Moines reports the Iowa House and Senate, both Republican caucuses, agreed to adjourn the 1961 legislative session at 2 p.m. Saturday. The decision comes from parallel caucus actions aimed at closing matters before the weekend.
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Des Moines
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Space Man Forgets Hat After Space Flight
Cape Canaveral UPI reports astronaut Alan Shepard left his helmet aboard the capsule on the carrier Lake Champlain after landing. He returned to the capsule to retrieve the helmet once it was found he had forgotten it on deck.
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Mother and Son Die in Cedar Rapids Shooting Suicide
Cedar Rapids police report family trouble led to the deaths of Celia Kallio 64 and Clifford Kallio 23. Both were found shot in a wooded area southeast of the city. A German Luger pistol was used. Deputy Lee Giza noted long standing tension between them. The bodies were discovered Thursday afternoon by Richard Straley while mushroom hunting near East Post Road.
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Fourth Ave. SE
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March Air Force Base
Calif
Linn County
Lee Giza
Marion
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East Post Road
Cottage Grove Avenue
Thirtieth Street
Wife of Alan Shepard Confident of Success From Start
Virginia Beach report Gathers at Shepard home as Louise Shepard expresses unwavering belief in her husband’s spaceflight. She credits Col. Powers for updates and says she slept little, yet felt the mission would succeed from blastoff. Family and friends share joy on the porch.
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Collins links Shepard to earth in Mercury capsule system
Collins Radio Co of Cedar Rapids designed most of the Mercury space capsule communications system under McDonnell Aircraft. Equipment included high and ultra high frequency voice links, command receiver, telemetry gear, transponder beacons, rescue voice lines, beacons, and antennas, all compacted into light, reliable units after two years of testing.
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Cedar Rapids
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St. Louis
JFK Viet Nam Move Under Study Amid Press Questions
President Kennedy said the United States is weighing supplying military forces to counter Communist aggression in South Viet Nam. He said the issue will be discussed with the Viet Namese and brought to the U.N. Johnson will raise it on his Far East trip, and Cuba economic pressure is also being considered.
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Space Flight Pictures Highlight Color Illustrations
The Gazette presents a picture page devoted to space flight with colorful diagrams and photographs. Readers see diagrams of rockets missions and spacecraft components illustrated throughout the spread.
Alan Shepard Mercury flight facts at Cape Canaveral
Facts and figures of Alan Shepard's space mission with the Redstone booster and a 3,000 pound Mercury capsule. Launch at 8:34 a.m. Iowa time. Reached 115 miles altitude and 302 miles horizontal distance. Top speed 5,000 mph. Flight lasted 15 minutes. Recovery 19 minutes after launch.
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