Space Pair Lands Space Pair Lands
The world s first man and woman space team returned to earth safely. Valentina Tereshkova landed first after nearly three days in orbit, followed by cosmonaut Valery Bykovsky who set distance and endurance records during a two day flight. Tass reported their landings near Naranda Kazakhstan.
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Garland Council Debates Quadrant Reevaluation Plan
Garland City Council spent about 30 minutes on whether to keep the quadrant reevaluation plan for city property taxes. The Board of Equalization recommended making the plan permanent, while Councilman Don Raines argued it violates prior promises of no new taxes or revaluations.
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Cardinals Pray Before Conclave In Vatican Chamber
Cardinals gathered in Vatican City for Mass of the Holy Ghost before entering the conclave to elect Pope John XXIII s successor. Eighty cardinals attended except two as balloting begins Thursday morning in the sealed palace area.
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Administration Says Pullout Continues From Cuba
Washington officials reported evidence that more Soviet troops left Cuba than publicly stated. They cited four combat groups totaling 5,000 to 6,000 men who may have been partially withdrawn or dispersed, though certainty was lacking and internal disputes over interpretation persisted.
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Murray Cleared in Oil Deals Scandal
William J. Murray Jr. is exonerated by the Travis County grand jury, which finds no criminal acts during his 16 years on the Texas Railroad Commission. The panel notes public criticism of the case and discusses secrecy rules. Murray resigned April 10 after reports of outside business gains.
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Tenneyson Drive Becomes Tennyson Circle by Council
Residents on Tennyson Drive petitioned for a name change to Tennyson Circle to ease traffic at a dead end. The City Council granted the change unanimously. The petition, signed by all but one property owner, cited cars entering the circle without reason. the circle lies off Miller Road near Fifth Street.
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Kennedy Seeks Imperative Civil Rights Legislation
President Kennedy sent Congress a sweeping civil rights package aimed at ending discrimination in jobs voting schools and public accommodations. He urged extended sessions to enact the program and called for reduced demonstrations while noting broader social harm from racial strife. The proposals include federal funds cutoff for discriminatory programs and powers for federal suits to desegregate schools and industries.
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Funeral services for Judge F B Davenport set in Dallas
The 60 year old judge died after a long illness in a Dallas hospital. Davenport presided over the 116th District Court since 1954 after 24 years as a prominent trial lawyer. Services planned for 11 a.m. Thursday at Westminster Presbyterian Church.
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Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton To Marry Soon
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton plan to wed as soon as divorces are finalized, per Miss Taylor’s secretary. The couple, both in Ascot crowds, are expected to marry possibly in October after divorces from current mates. Eddie Fisher, Taylor’s husband, wished them happiness and said he will accommodate the lady.
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