Astronauts Grissom and Young Wake Refreshed After Spaceflight
Astronauts Vic I Grissom and John W Young woke refreshed aboard the USS Intrepid after a three orbit flight. Dr Harold Minners said no further blood tests were needed, indicating space radiation had not harmed their blood. They will brief experts and the crew, with debriefing set for the day and a later talk planned for 6 p.m.
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Gus) Grissom
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National Aeronautics and Space
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Young
U.S
Project Gemini
Hubert H. Humphrey
Cape Kennedy
Suez
Ranger 9 Moon Close-Up Sequence Captures Crater Floor
Ranger 9 filmed live close-ups of Alphonsus crater before impacting the moon at 6:08 a.m. The 15 minute sequence showed a jagged groove and 3 000 foot peak as six cameras logged 5 000 to 6 000 photos. NASA officials hailed the mission as a lunar exploration milestone.
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Pasadena
Calif
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Srey
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Carmichael Woman Loves Furs On Motorcycle
A local resident known for flamboyant style collects furs including fox tails worn on a motorcycle. Neighbors note her bold outfits and unique accessory choices sparked by a passion for vintage wildlife-inspired fashion.
Medicare Heads For Early Vote
An unprecedented package of health benefits and pension increases for the aged sped by the House Ways and Means Committee heads for an early House vote. The $6.2 billion measure includes hospital care for all over 65 financed by payroll tax and broader health care for indigent and low income, with liberalization of state federal health programs. President Johnson welcomed the plan as financially sound and nationwide in benefit.
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Washington
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Ways and Means
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Eee
Izeas
British reaction to American gas warfare in Vietnam
Britain debated approval of the American gas war method in Vietnam as three newspapers defended it as less deadly, while Parliament figures largely opposed the move. Commentators described the development with strong moral and pacifist concerns about its humanitarian impact.
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South
Viet Nam
Britain
Many Launchings Set What’s Ahead in Space
AP reports United States progress in space with the Molly Brown mission called historic. June plans include James McDivitt and Edward White to run a four day test and partial spacewalk. Russians lead in out of capsule maneuvers ahead of moon attempts.
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Rusk Denies Gas War Conducted
Secretary of State Dean Rusk denied that the United States is waging gas warfare in South Vietnam. He said tear gas and riot control agents are not intended to harm civilians and would be used only to save lives with minimum force. The White House said Johnson was not consulted before the gases were used.
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Cyprus
North Carolina House backs bid to overturn one man one vote
The North Carolina House approved a resolution urging Congress to call a constitutional convention to propose an amendment allowing state legislatures to reapportion one chamber by nonpopulation basis. The measure, backed by Rep. Roger Kiser, passed by an overwhelming margin after long debate and was deferred for final action to Thursday.
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