Irregular stock market with mixed gains before Washington’s birthday
New York trading opens with a cautious session as the AP index slips 0.10 to 261.60. Industrials fall 0.40 while rails rise 0.10 and utilities dip 0.10. Dow down 0.97 at 716.58 as GM and AMC hold, Chrysler and Ford fall, tobacco and drug stocks rise.
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Space from Page 1L A to be registered with UN space committee
The article notes that space from Page 1L A will be registered with the UN space committee and emphasis will be placed on weather forecasting and worldwide communications. The committee must meet by March 31 to launch the international program. Proposals for international space cooperation have circulated at the UN since 1958 with the Soviet Union proposing the agenda on March 15, 1958 and the United States following six months later.
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Cotton Futures Open Higher in New York
New York AP report shows cotton futures rising 25 to 50 cents per bale at the opening, signaling a stronger start to the trading day.
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Boeing Wins $300 Million Saturn Airframes Contract
Orbiting from Michoud Louisiana Boeing Co lands a $300 million contract to build Saturn airframes with later models featuring F1 engines from North American Aviation Rocketdyne. Saturns to deliver 7.5 million pounds of thrust, tested through 1962 63 with moon missions and beyond the solar system exploration in early stages.
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Glenns voyage into space and the moon question
The article discusses space exploration aims including better forecasts and communications via satellites. It notes risks and the desire to learn if humans can travel to the moon and beyond, concluding that space travel is pursued because it is there, like climbing a mountain.
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Slayton and Schirra advance in space program plans
Slayton, born in Sparta Wisconsin, is profiled as a test pilot with 3,600 flying hours and 2,200 in jets. Backup pilot Schirra, a Navy veteran and Air Force fighter pilot, has 3,200 hours with 2,000 jets and 90 combat missions in Korea. Both stand 5 foot 10 inches tall.
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Boardwalk shops urged to keep windows lit at night
Atlantic City merchants along the Boardwalk were asked to keep their store windows lit until 11 p m during conventions. The Chamber of Commerce division says the move aims to create a cheerful appearance and leave visitors with a positive impression of the resort.
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Glenn’s Mercury flight details reveal capsule maneuvers and health status
Glenn described the yaw left to right movement of the capsule and officials noted a false signal delayed jettisoning the reverse rocket package to prevent heat shield loss. He reported excellent physical and mental condition with heartbeat and vital signs normal aside from launch strain.
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