Fear of Lightning Triggers Rocket Safety Fears
Air Force officials warn that lightning could induce currents in gantries and wiring, potentially triggering missiles during launches at Cape Canaveral. Solid fuel rockets and future liquid fuels raise risk, though grounding and a new storm warning device aim to reduce danger. Lt. Montague notes past lightning hits but no damage yet as crews monitor atmospheric activity.
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Cape Canaveral
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Air Force
U.S
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Titan
Saturn
Nova
Cal
Hal R, Montague
Mack, Colo
Air Force Weather Detachment
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Patrick Air Force Base
Jing Cape Canaveral
Thunderstorm Test Aids Early Warning System
An intense storm followed WV 6 installation to test a warning system. If effective, units may be staged at launch pads to warn nearby areas. The aim is rapid alerts for incipient strikes to protect missile crews and fuel supplies. Grounding and evacuation steps are noted.
Senate Backs FCC on VHF UHF for All TV Receivers
The Senate approved letting the FCC require future television sets to receive both VHF and UHF broadcasts. The measure passed by voice vote and returns to the House after a minor Senate change. The agency seeks broader use of UHF to compete with prevalent VHF broadcasting. Only about nine million of roughly 55 million sets can receive UHF, and 50 of 61 UHF channels from 2 to 18 are in use. The bill would authorize the FCC to require interstate and imported receivers to be capable of receiving all channels.
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United States
Big Star of TV Bonanza Has No Health Problems
AP story profiles Dan Blocker star of Bonanza, famed for his 260 pound frame yet in good health. He jokes about tours' constant feeding, notes an insurance exam top rating, and recalls a Texas pediatrician’s reassurance that his size is not a health issue. Blocker contemplates shedding fat but resists to preserve Hoss Cartwright’s image.
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Bob Thomas
Hollywood
Bavana
Dan Blocker
Dan
Texas
Hoss Cartwright
NBC
Lubbock
Aid
U S Officials Watch France Plan For Economic Growth
U S leaders study France as Kennedy asks advisers to compare approaches to growth. French vitality shows 4.5 percent average annual growth over the past decade vs U S 2 percent. The Morgan Guaranty Trust notes France’s centralized yet persuasive planning with government guiding objectives and industry participation.
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AP Business News
NEW York
United States
France
Kennedy
Prance
Council of Economic Advisers
Charles de Gaulle
Morgan Guaranty Trust
Caracas
Venezuela
Paris
Transport Workers of Finance
Space capsule parade draws crowds in Istanbul
Turks lining Istanbul streets for eye on Col John H Glenn Jr Friendship 7 capsule. UN says evacuation of 50 000 Baluba tribesmen and families moving through Congo Ka Langa Province cap. Springfield cruiser of US 6th Fleet to visit Dubrovnik June 19 21 for three days.
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Turkey
Col
John H. Glenn Jr
United Nations
Eliza[Petes
Congo
Kalanga
Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Springfield
U.S
Dubrovnik
Bath Avoids Sin and Planning Debates Across Regions
The report notes 1947 start of a policy plan and a later 1950 devaluation, with France and the United States differing in approach. It mentions monetary stability, governance limits, and a Malayan festival period marked by ceremonial river and sea cleansing rituals as Asia Pacific currents mix with global planning debates.
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Beatey
Bank
France
Lpre
Singapore
United States
Voice of America marks 20 years broadcasting abroad
The Voice of America radio arm of the U S Information Agency has aired America's story for two decades. It began transmitting on February 24, 1992 and last year produced over 5,000 hours of VOA programs broadcast by stations abroad.
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Voice of Amerila
United States Information Agency
America
Mexico's Lopez Mateos Plans Asia Tour This Year
Mexico's President elect Adolfo Lopez Mateos tentatively plans a state visit to India, Japan and Indonesia this year, signaling a broader diplomatic push amid regional ties.
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Mexico
Adolfo Lopez Mateos
India
Japan
Indonesia
Neutral Prince to Lead Laos Geneva Delegation
Tokyo AP reports Prince Souvan ne Phouma, Laos neutralist premier designate, says he will head a unified Lao delegation to the Geneva conference to sign the four nation agreement. He plans to leave June 24 or 25 and visit Paris for his daughter's wedding, while Phoumi Nasyan remains prominent.
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Thui
Phince Souvanne Phouma
Laos
Geneva
Souyana
Khang Khay
Tanian
Phoumi Nasyan
Hardover
Pramee Souphanouvong
I Ts
Red Prince
Souvanna
Phoumi
Sodphanouyong
Liang Praha
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