Gemini Launch Weather Clouds Risk Cape Kennedy Flight
Clouds of doubt hung over Cape Kennedy as a Tuesday launch of the Gemini spacecraft Molly Brown faced possible weather delays. Astronauts Virgil I. Grissom and John W. Young would test the craft with backward and forward and sideways maneuvers, while Ranger 9 faced its own launch risk as crews prepared for a Sunday lunar photography mission.
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Spaceship lands in soft snow in Soviet venture
An AP report describes the Vosk spaceship making a scorching descent into the earths atmosphere but landing softly in the snow. Soviet crew members reported no injuries and prepared to proceed with post landing checks.
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President Federalizes Ala National Guard Over Violence Fear
President Johnson federalized the Alabama National Guard citing danger of domestic violence tied to the Selma to Montgomery voting rights march. The move follows a pre-dawn briefing and permits federal control of state forces during the five day event.
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Army MPs Flown In For Selma Montgomery March
Regular Army troops trained in riot control were flown into Maxwell Air Force Base to assist if needed during civil rights demonstrators march from Selma to Montgomery. Sources identified the unit as the 503rd Military Police Detachment from Fort Bragg with a detachment from the 720th.
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Space Agency Draws Attack Over Space Pace Claim
A congressional committee released a two year old report on whether the United States keeps pace with the Soviet Union after a new Soviet space feat. The subcommittee says NASA did not challenge military security classifications on stations relating to Soviet activities and kept information secret.
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Printemps in Paris and Tel Aviv Weather Oddities
The report notes rapid temperature swings across cities from Virginia to Los Angeles. It cites Virginia dropping 40 degrees in 12 hours, December highs and January lows in Columbus, and dramatic warmups reaching the high 70s in some areas within two weeks.
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Defeat For Death Penalty Bill Seen
AP report from Raleigh notes a vote against the death penalty bill with comments by politicians including Nick I and Galifianakis, reflecting skepticism from Durham. The fragment emphasizes opposition and political debate surrounding the measure.
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Inside Ty 7 Committee Arson and Murder Proposal
Fragmentary remarks discuss a proposal to abolish penalties for arson and first degree murder while raising questions about the death penalty. The text includes heated statements about killing and wrongdoing and reflects conflicting views on punishment.
Bomb Plot Foiled By Arrests
A foiled bomb plot led to arrests at a concrete embassy building. Officials say the detonating device was set for noon when many embassy workers normally leave for lunch.
Health Bill Payouts Seen At Five Million First Year
A new health measure estimates five million dollars in payouts during its first year. The AP report cites projected costs and funding shifts including payroll tax changes and federal shares for aged and dependent health programs. The draft faced protests and a delayed vote aimed for late March.
Marines Idle In Vietnam War Dispatch
Fuzzy military bulletin notes a brigade awaiting reassignment as units in Vietnam prepare for ongoing duties. The terse update hints at reinforced strength and potential inclusion of an additional weekly element within the unit's structure.
Destitute Teacher Leaves Fortune to Police Officers
Mary Clara Tucker died at 81 after a life helping Toronto police in Forest Hill. Her will leaves 6,000 to Sgt. Joseph Holbrook and 6,000 to 17 officers, 2,000 to Sgt. F. B. Saul, and the bulk to Scott Mission. She knitted mittens for officers and children and often phoned Holbrook each Sunday for 20 years.
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U S Seen Trailing In Space Race
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP high level U S space officials say the United States trails the Soviet Union by about two years after the spacewalk, while Gemini aims to orbit a maneuverable craft. Astronauts Virgil Grissom and John Young plan to launch next Tuesday. Webb suggested the Soviet flight may not have been timed to upstage the U S mission.
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Progress In Cancer Cure Cited by Experts
Geneva AP report quotes eleven experts from ten nations saying cures for one in three cancers are now feasible and that future improvements should steadily increase cure rates. The panel cautions ongoing research and collaboration are essential to reach practical treatment.
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IRS Warns Taxpayers on Tax Preparers and Scams
The Internal Revenue Service issued annual warnings about potential scams by income tax advisers. An IRS spokesman said district offices are ready to help taxpayers identify red flags and avoid dishonest preparers when filing returns.
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