Marine Colonel Becomes First American To Orbit Earth
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP Astronaut John H Glenn Jr the Marine lieutenant colonel became the first American to orbit the earth His flight began at 947 am from Cape Canaveral and lasted 98 29 minutes He encountered minor trouble with his space control system but NASA said it was not serious He switched to fly by wire for automatic control Glenn completed three orbits aiming for a four hour forty minute flight and a splashdown near Grand Turk Island He enjoyed a panoramic view from 100 to 160 miles up and called the sight tremendous and a beautiful sight He spoke to fellow astronaut Leroy Gordon Cooper in Australia as lights were turned on there for a goodwill gesture The launch featured an Atlas booster and the capsule entered a keyhole trajectory over Bermuda Contact with ground stations was established and Alan B Shephard Jr offered encouragement Glenn was watched by millions including President Kennedy and his family
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Kennedy Urges Federal Pay Rise for White Collar Workers
President Kennedy proposes a billion-dollar three-year pay raise for federal white collar workers to align salaries with nonfederal markets. The plan aims for a 10 percent total payroll increase, with individual raises from 3.7 to about 33 percent, starting January 1. It seeks pay adjustments for top executives and professionals to curb brain drain and protect national security.
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CofC Pushes Green River Rules For Peddlers Here
City Council ties its Bill 615 peddlers ordinance to Green River provisions urged by the Chamber of Commerce. The plan relies on posting signs at city entrances to deter itinerant sellers and includes exemptions for charitable drives and door to door farmer produce sales.
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Jimmy Dorsey widow dies after fall injuries
Jane Porter Dorsey, 50, widow of bandleader Jimmy Dorsey, died Sunday at Glendale Sanitarium from an intracranial hemorrhage after a fall at home the previous day. Police found no foul play. she and Dorsey divorced in 1949 and had one child, Julia Hilton.
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Dad and Seven Children Die in Rural Fire
IKUNLUN Unetary AI chemical worker and seven children burned to death in a rural home. The mother Mae 28 escaped with injuries after attempting to rouse the sleeping family. Sheriff Carl E Rose identified the victims as Walter Dick Villars 34 and children Bonnie 10 Linda 9 Kathy 8 Liza Ann 5 Walter 4 Edward 2 and David 1. Mae was in fair condition at Lawrence County General Hospital.
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Dick) Villars
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Avenue A residents oppose paving assessment
Ave nue A property owners protest the city’s paving levy at a spring council meeting. Delegation spokesman Thomas Lamen dala and others argued the assessed cost per foot is unfair since none of the nearby parcels front on Avenue A. They stated nearby residents would bear the charges for curbing and paving along the street. Continued on Page Two.
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Algerian Rebels Sign Peace Accord Near Debut
Paris AP reports the seven year Algerian rebellion nearing a peace climax as France and Algerian rebels are said ready to sign a tentative pact. right wing Secret Army Organization vows to derail with violence while rebel leaders plan a Tunis meeting to approve a 100 page accord guiding Algeria until a self determination vote.
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Local Boy 16 Charged After Car Hits Tree
James E. Jewell aged 16 of North Center street was charged with driving too fast for conditions after his car ran off East Pleasant street into a tree while headed to Corry Area High School. Passenger Robert Lawson aged 16 of Mead avenue was injured along with Jewell. both were hospitalized with injuries. Police report the car, driven east after a stop sign, struck ice,careened 125 feet and crashed into a tree. Lawson received forehead injuries. Jewell required 15 stitches for a gash above his eye. other passengers included William Minor. The charge was brought before Police Magistrate M. S. Cobbett.
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Save Teen Aged Girl From Two Ex Convicts
MILAUELEMA AP Police saved a 16 year old girl abducted by two armed convicts after they forced entry at a fire department officer home in Busketon area. Officers halted the vehicle by firing a tire and found Helene unharmed, though hysterical. The suspects John Raynor and Robert Wallehder 31 and 34 were taken into custody and charged with robbery aggravated assault and battery aiding a auto and conspiracy. Both have prior burglary records.
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Glenn Kept Personal Date With Destiny
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla 1 AP John H Glenn Jr today kept personal date with destiny a date he worked unswervingly toward for s tone time. He rose from delays and a lengthy capsule hold in January to pursue spaceflight and contribute a man’s knowledge. A family man with two children he spoke of fearlessness before the future and the thrill of exploration. Glenn, a balding 40 year old Marine lieutenant colonel, sought to be the first American space pilot and backed up Shepard and Grissom on prior sub orbital flights gaining invaluable experience as a combat pilot in World War II and Korea. He fought three Communist MiG fighters and survived a dog fight with over 200 bullet holes. He earned five Distinguished Flying Crosses and an Air Medal with 18 clusters.
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Glenns watch three TVs as Glenn heads into space
In Arlington, Virginia, John H. Glenn Jr. and family gathered in the living room with three televisions as the liftoff of the astronaut progressed. Pastor Frank A. Erwin described tense moments followed by relief and prayers while Mrs Glenn and the children watched and spoke by telephone with the astronaut.
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Favorite Son Bud Glenn Makes History In Orbital Flight
New Concord Ohio residents and Muskingum College students crowd the gym to watch astronaut John H Glenn Jr sail into space marking a hometown milestone. Parents in nearby homewatch three television sets as the town honors its hero. Glenn’s path from boyhood to war ace is recounted by locals who remember him as Bud.
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D A Hillstrom in Serious Condition After Heart Attack
D A Hillstrom prominent Corry Jamestown Corp cnawman is in serious condition in Newark New Jersey after a heart attack diagnosed as coronary thrombosis. He was on an Erie Lackawanna train from New York City to Corry when stricken Saturday evening and taken to St Michael's Hospital. His wife daughter and son in law were with him on the trip home from New York. He is expected to stay at Newark hospital about three weeks before possible transfer. Flowers are not allowed at St Michael's but cards and letters are welcome.
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