Khrushchev Hails US Three Orbit Flight Seeks Space Cooperation
Premier Khrushchev sent a telegram to President Kennedy congratulating Lt. Col. John H. Glenn on the three orbit mission and urged joint Soviet US exploration of space. He spoke of pooling efforts for science and peace as Russians watched reactions in Moscow. The piece notes Soviet delays in new flights and a shift toward scientific considerations.
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Moscow
UPI
Nikita
Khrushchev
United States
Earth
Kennedy
John H. Glenn
Russia
Tass
Glenn
Soviet Union
Yuri Gagarin
Gherman Titov
Titov
Gagarin
Globe
Former Resident Receives Army Award in Italy
First Lt. Eddie H. Jones of the 31st Army Detachment at Vicenza Italy accepted the Southern European Task Force arms unit trophy from Maj. Gen. Eugene F. Cardwell SETAF CG. Jones detachment led SETAF units with an average score of 200. He is the son of Mrs Hugh Jones of Childress a CHS graduate class of 1950. He earned a business administration degree from Hardin Simmons in 1957 and has been in Italy over two years. He is married to Jane Rister of Abilene and they have two sons.
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Eddie H. Jones
31St Army
Vicenza
Italy
Eugene F. Cardwell
SETAF
Jones
St. Jones
Hugh Jones
Childress
Hardin-Simmons
Jane Rister
Abilene
Oil Test Drilling Below 1,750 Feet Near Kirkland
The O P Leonard Oil Company’s drilling test south of Kirkland has moved to depths below 1,750 feet. The operation is underway on the Oda Coats Estate land as an offset to two producers and is planned to reach about 4,600 feet.
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O. P. Leonard Oil Company
Kirkland
Oda Coats
District Court Session Opens With Bottling Company Case
A case against a Shamrock bottling company was slated to continue in district court today. The court convened Tuesday and a criminal jury trial is scheduled for Thursday per District Attorney John Forbis.
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John Forbis
Install Storm Doors Windows See First National Bank
A brief item notes an inquiry or advertisement regarding storm doors and windows with reference to First National Bank as the contact or sponsor. The readable text implies a sale or service listing tied to the bank.
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First National Bank
Next Orbit Space Shot Could Be In 60-90 Days
CAPE CANAVERAL supporters of John Glenn’s flight prepare Pad 14 for America's next manned orbital attempt in 60 to 90 days. Air Force Maj. Donald K. Slayton, set to join in a three orbit mission, says he aims for three orbits within months as NASA plans successive flights and an upgraded Mercury capsule.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
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Pad 14
America
Air Force
Donald K. Slayton
Sparta
Wis
U. S
Russia
Convair
San Diego
Calif
Slayton
James E. Webb
National Aeronautics and Space
Atlantic
Space Port
Noa
Randolph
Grand Turk Island
Atlas
Clerk Killed In Slaton
A liquor store clerk Norbert Sokoll was stabbed to death by an intruder in Slaton Texas. Police and Texas Rangers joined the case after a grayish brown nut was found near the front door. Sokoll 42 kept a record of a Texas Tech basketball game when killed. The register key was taken. investigators planned fingerprint dusting before opening the locked register.
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Slaton
Tex
UPI
Texas Rangers
Norbert Sokoll
A. A. Denzer
Sokoll
Texas Tech
Sakoll
Sokoll’s
Hudson Thanks All Who Helped In Dimes March
Carl Hudson chapter chairman thanks Childress County citizens for the January March of Dimes drive. He praises George Shine Robinson as campaign chairman and credits Mrs Leon Robison and her workers, the Alpha Zeta girls, and local students for the 1962 effort. He hopes funds speed research toward rheumatoid arthritis cures and better treatments for other diseases.
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Carl Hudson
Childress County
George
Shine) Robinson
Hudson
Leon Robison
Alpha Zeta
Bank Burglars Steal $1000 in Silver at Mobeetie
In Mobeetie Texas burglars entered the rear of the First National Bank and stole $1000 all in silver. FBI agents from Amarillo assisted Wheeler County authorities in the investigation. Bank president Henry Flannigan noted the theft was found when cashier Cotton Ridgeway arrived for work. a similar burglary occurred three years ago.
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Mobetie. Tex
UPI
First National Bank of
Mobeetie
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Amarillo
Wheeler County
Pampa
Texas Panhandle
Bus Dorman
Henry Flannigan
Cotton Ridgeway
Rotarians Hear Talk on Natural Gas by Jake Lawson
Jake Lawson district manager of the Lone Star Gas Company spoke to Rotarians on the natural gas business. New members Floyd Gilliland and Gwin Fowler were introduced. Nominations for club directors include Kenneth Fink Joe Souter Lee Harp and Jake Lawson. Existing nominees Albert Bird Van Harlow. President nominee James Ragsdale Vice President Sam Privitt Secretary Willard Williams. Nominations close at the first March meeting when officers and directors are elected. Earl Worley from Qunah attended as visiting Rotarian. Guests Earl Glenn George Sallaway and Harry Cox. student guest John Bragg.
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Jake Lawson
Lone Star Gas Company
Floyd Gilliland
Gwin Fowler
Kenneth Fink
Joe Souter
Lee Harp
Albert Bird
van Harlow
James Ragsdale
Sam Privitt
Willard Williams
Glenn Begins Describing space Sights And Sounds
Astronaut John Glenn describes in calm detail the sights and sensations from his orbital flight aboard Friendship 7. The 40 year old Marine reports no major ill effects aside from seasickness and minor fatigue as officials plan White House events and possible honors.
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Glenn
Shaken By Near Miss In Plane Crash
Gov. Price Daniel and four state officials survived a takeoff incident at Austin Municipal Airport when the DP S two engine plane scraped a wing and skidded to a halt. Pilot Max Westerman credited with keeping the craft from a worse outcome.
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Austin
UPID
Price Daniel
Austin Municipal
Democratic Executive Committee
Clyde Johnson
Daniel
State Department of Public Safety
Max Westerman
Johnson
Houston
Westerman
FE. C. McAdams
State Board of Control
William J. Burke
Board of Continued
Childress Woman's Sister Dies In Amarillo
Gracie Alderson 42 of Amarillo died Tuesday night at Northwest Texas Hospital. She was the sister of Mrs. L. H. Bailey of Childress and widow of W. C. Alderson. Survived by a son, a daughter, three brothers, one sister and two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were pending at Blackburn-Shaw Funeral Home.
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Childress
Amarillo
Gracie Alderson
Northwest
Texas
That City
Blackburn - Shaw Funeral Home
Alderson
L. H. Bailey
W. C. Alderson
Wellington Man Dies From Burns In Heater Blast
Three servicemen hospitalized for burns died Tuesday at Brooke Army Medical Center. Army Spec. 4 John C. Wade 39 of Augusta Georgia Pfc David E Bauer 18 of South Bend Indiana and retired Air Force Sgt Claude C Taylor 47 of Wellington Texas all died from injuries sustained in a January 31 butane heater explosion at Taylor s home.
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San Antonio
UPI
Brooke Army Medical Center
Army
John C. Wade
Augusta
David E. Bauer
South Bend
Ind
Air Force
Claude C. Taylor
Wellington
Tex
Taylor
Glenn In Excellent Condition After Moonflight
Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. completed his three orbit space flight in excellent condition and began briefing doctors on his observations. Officials reported no physiological changes, with full examinations planned to compare against preflight tests and tests conducted after launch. Prominent leaders including Dean Rusk and Robert McNamara congratulated him, while Gen. Shoup praised the achievement and lawmakers urged honors.
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Grand Turk Island
Bahamas
Lyndon B. Johnson
Dean Rusk
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Glenn
Marine Corps
Gen
Kennedy to greet Glenn at Cape Canaveral ceremony
President Kennedy plans a Cape Canaveral visit to honor astronaut John Glenn. Glenn will be joined by his family on the flight from Palm Beach, with NASA presenting the Distinguished Service Medal. A Washington celebration will honor Glenn, with a White House visit and Capitol parade.
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Cape Canaveral
Kennedy
Washington
Arlington
Chamepagne
White House
Capitol
Bahamas
Atlantic
America
UPI
Joan H. Glenn Jr
Fla
Florida
Palm Beach
Cape
Toric Space Trip
Canaveral
National Aeronautics and Space Agency
NASA
Andrews Air Force Base
Capital
Noa
Space hero Glenn wraps world in awe after orbit
Lt Col John H Glenn completes three orbits sealing a historic milestone. Leaders worldwide send congratulations including Thant, Frondizi, Unternehmen leaders, and monarchs as nations contemplate future space aims. The public celebrates with admiration for Americas achievement.
Two Arraigned For DWI Here
Two Childress men faced DWI arraignments in County Court with guilty pleas. John Dunn received a $150 fine plus costs, three days in jail, and license suspension. Lyle Clinton Glover was fined $125 with costs, three days in jail, and six months license suspension. Both cases were filed by Highway Patrol arresting officers.
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Childress
John Dunn
Lyle Clinton Glover
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