Heavy Clouds Threaten Cooper Launch at Cape Canaveral
In Cape Canaveral Florida NASA weather briefings warned heavy morning cloudiness could interrupt the Gordon Cooper space flight. Project Mercury officials said preparations would continue for a Tuesday morning launch as crews monitor conditions.
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Moon Orbit Made Daily by John Woodfield
Baltimore AP report notes astronaut Alan Shepard studying a blinking instrument panel as part of daily orbit observations. The scene captures the routine of spaceflight with Shepard focused on cockpit instruments during the mission update.
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Moon Flight Simulation At Martin plant Vol. Space Chapter Meet Tonight
A detailed moon flight simulator is showcased at the Martin Company Baltimore Division as a two-man crew rehearses entry and touchdown steps in a room the size of a football field. The mock mother ship and a smaller lunar vehicle resemble the real craft, with seven-day simulated flights and strict capsule schedules.
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Wallace Seeks Help In Getting U.S. Troops Out Of Alabama
Governor George Wallace urged Alabama congressmen to press President Kennedy to withdraw federal troops from Maxwell Air Force Base and Ft McClellan amid racial unrest in Birmingham. He argued the U S Constitution allows federal force only on request of state authorities and promised to mobilize the National Guard if violence recurs. He appealed to Senators and Representatives to use influence to end troop deployment.
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Situation in Birmingham Deepens as Federal Troops Deployed
Federal troops move into Alabama amid rioting and bombings in Birmingham as President Kennedy plans a weekend visit. Gov. Wallace denounces federal action while Justice Department troubleshooters establish HQ and Maj. Gen. Abrams prepares to deploy to quell violence.
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Alabama
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Spanking and discipline in child guidance
A reader asks if gentle parenting is right. The answer argues that some children need discipline, including a firm spanking, to curb misbehavior without cruelty. It cites Proverbs and modern psychologists, warning against anger and stressing timely, measured correction.
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Daily Writer Wins AP Awards in Alabama Contest
The Alabama AP awards honor Decatur Daily sports editor Phillip Kyle for feature writing on area cabins. Dothan Eagle’s Ken Hogg wins sweeping news writing prize for a dramatic chiropractor-robber tale. Miami photographer Charles Moore tops news pictures for a family fire portrait. Awards announced at the spring AP meeting.
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Dothan Eagle
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Miami
Fla
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Alabama Journal
Alabama AP Association
Crescent Motel Robbery Sees Near $4000 Taken
An armed white suspect robbed the Crescent Motel night auditor about 4:20 a.m. at U.S. 31 South. Guy Habercom was tied up after the intruder, described as 140 to 150 pounds, demanded access to the safe and warned he would not be hurt if he complied. The assailant wore a cap to obscure hair color and asked Habercom to open the safe, claiming he had seen him do it before. The incident is detailed by manager W. J. "Bill" Hubbert.
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Bill” Hubbert
Hubbert
Guy Habercom
Habercom
Plane crash near Cairo kills 31 in U A A flight
United Arab Airlines twin engine plane crashed after takeoff from Cairo en route to Alexandria killing 31. Court ruling overturns Louisiana sentences for refusing to move in a white section versus Negro seating. Army moves 3000 troops into Alabama. Union Pacific and Chicago Rock Island Pacific announce merger.
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Markets At A Glance Mixed Stocks Hug Tobacco Gains
New York AP reports mixed stocks with tobacco shares higher while bonds stay firm. Commodities soften and grain futures drop on liquidation and hedging. Hogs rise 25 to 50 cents to a top near 16.50 with slaughter steers steady around 20.
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