Camera Catches Astronaut Shepard in Space Flight
Washington AP reports on Alan B. Shepard Jr. America's first astronaut filmed in his capsule during a 115 mile Cape Canaveral spaceflight. The film, shown to Congress, parallels television footage of liftoff and sea landing, highlighting Shepard's expressions under extreme g forces and rapid cockpit movements.
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America
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Fla
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Life Begins at Forty Yet Health Habit Is Not Grim
Robert Peterson reflects on aging, health habits, and dining options for the elderly. He notes a shift toward leaner foods and earlier bedtimes, debates central dining versus in-room kitchens, observes Jan Ross the 83 year old receptionist at the Canadian Club of New York, and cites a Metropolitan Insurance release on longevity data. The piece blends anecdote with opinion on how to live well into later life.
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Mark Twain
Grandma Moses
Jan Ross
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United States
Metropolitan Insurance Company
George Bernard Shaw
McNamara Tangles Security and Propaganda
Washington AP defense secretary Robert S McNamara faces a clash between informing the public and protecting secrets He criticized leaks while noting some testimony was release to the public The piece recalls past defense chiefs like Thomas Gates Jr and notes McNamara may adopt Gates system of open briefings by sub secretaries
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Gift to Uncle Sam to Reduce National Debt Passes House
The House approved a bill by voice vote to allow gifts of money or property to be used specifically to retire the national debt. Proceeds from gifts or their sale would be deposited into a special account for government obligations. The measure moves to the Senate, which previously saw a similar bill die last year.
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FCC Boss Fires Blast at TV
Washington AP report on Newton Minow at the National Association of Broadcasters convention. Minow, as FCC chairman, urged better programming and warned the commission can deny renewals for stations with harmful content. He criticized game shows violence and sensational programs while praising many worthwhile broadcasts.
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