Gemini 9 Astronauts Conduct Space Walk Near Recovery Ship
Astronaut Eugene Cernan stepped from Gemini 9 into space for a 2 hour 15 minute EVA, describing the view as beautiful while he faced heat cold and darkness. Commander Stafford guided the mission as Armstrong coordinated comms and noted the crew’s performance.
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Cape Kennedy
Fila
Eugene A. Cernan
Cernan
Earth
Thomas P. Stafford
Staf
Ford
Neil A. Armstrong
Stafford
Tom
Alma the Caribbean storm nears hurricane strength
The earliest tropical storm in 15 years formed in the Caribbean Sea about 370 miles south-southwest of Havana and 600 miles from Miami. Winds were 55 to 60 mph and forecast to rise to 75 mph in 12 to 18 hours as it moved northeast potentially bypassing Florida.
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Alma
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Gilbert Clark
Jubilant Astronauts Triumph in Gemini 9 Splashdown
Gemini 9 crew Thomas Stafford and Eugene Cernan landed in the Atlantic aboard weathered television coverage and near the Wasp. The mission logged 3 days 21 minutes, 45 orbits, and 1.2 million miles.
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Thomas P. Stafford
Cernan
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Wasp
Globe
Stafford
Bird
Court Rules Sheppard Did Not Get Fair Trial
The Supreme Court reversed a Cincinnati circuit ruling and ordered a new trial for former Cleveland osteopath Sam Sheppard, who was convicted of the 1954 murder of his pregnant wife. The decision, 8 to 1, cites a due process violation and calls for release unless charges are pursued again within a reasonable time. Justice Black dissented. the case centers on free press and fair trial concerns.
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Snes
Ohio
Aea
Tom C. Clark
Shep
Clark
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Sheppard
U.S. District Court
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Black
Cleveland
Imlevind
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Ariane
Samuel Sheppard Jr
F. Lee Bailey
Boston
Kiss Leads to Brief Jail for Wright in Pittsburgh
Richard S. Wright 23, an Orange City Iowa teacher, received a reckless driving ticket he tore up and tossed on the street. He was charged with littering, then the charge was withdrawn after an apology. Wright was released on a $50 bond.
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Pittsburgh
Richard S. Wright
Wright
Orange City
Iowa
Power Struggle Seen In China
AP reports Peking purge sparks talk of a power struggle among Mao Zedong heirs. Observers cite ouster of Mayor Peng Chen and possible clashes between Liu Shao-chi and Chou En-lai, with Teng Hsiao-ping and Lin Piao figures in flux. Lo Jui-ching’s fate looms as potential next victim amid broader purge.
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Peng Chen
Liu Shao-chi
Chou En-lai
Chou
Peng
Liu
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Lin
Lin Piao
Teng Hsiao-ping
Teng
Mainichi
Ter
Teng To
Peking People’s Daily
Wu Han
Liao Mo-sha
Peking University
Lu Ping
Peng Peiyun
Surveyor I Looks At Sirius as Moon Day Near Noon
Surveyor I uses its television eye to view Sirius and confirms exact site location among 651 lunar photos. Scientists note improved detail with a narrow angle lens and warn of extreme heat at local noon and the peril of lunar night before the mission ends.
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America
Surveyor I
Sirius
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Family joy as Gemini 9 mission ends in Houston
Mrs. Faye Stafford wife of command pilot Tom Stafford and their daughters Dionne and Karin celebrate at home near the Manned Space Center Houston after watching the successful end of Stafford and Eugene Cernan three days in orbit.
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Tom Stafford
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Karin
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