Sea landings favored for Mercury astronauts safety and practicality
U S space officials say Mercury capsules are designed for sea landings because the ocean provides a flat, open surface and a softer touchdown. Sea landings ease recovery, offer wide bearing access, and reduce risk of landing in populated areas, with landings on a future Gemini to be land-based and more precise.
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Macmillan Releases Letter on European Unity Bid
London. Prime Minister Harold Macmillan disclosed part of a private letter to Konrad Adenauer revealing Britain's wholehearted interest in European political unity after Adenauer voiced doubts. The move underscores cooling relations over Britain's role in a West European political union and signals intent to join after Brussels talks succeed.
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Bus Rams Towboat Incident At Helsinki Harbor
At Helsinki a bus rammed a towboat causing the vessel to sink with the bus on top. Police detained two intoxicated men including the bus driver and a companion. injuries were minor for the driver. The event occurred during a journalism convention in progress.
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