First American spaceman Shepard blasts into space and lands
Alan B. Shepard Jr. rides the Redstone to a 115 mile high suborbital flight lasting about 15 minutes. He lands safely aboard the Lake Champlain after a 302 mile downrange journey and reports a beautiful view while performing spacecraft tasks. NASA confirms Test No 108 and notes his safe recovery.
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House Approves Price-Fixing Measure in Raleigh
The North Carolina House amended and passed a bill to curb collusive bidding on state purchases. Requested by Gov. Sanford, the bill goes to the Senate for concurrence in the House amendment. The act excludes actions taken under state regulatory agency rules.
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W. C. Harris
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Balloonist Drowns After Coming Down
Navy officer Lt Cmdr Victor A Prather died after a 25 foot fall from a rescue helicopter while descending from a record altitude in a Navy balloon aboard the Antietam. Cmdr Malcolm Ross survived the 113000 foot ascent as Prather served as observer.
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Stan Atkins
Antietam
Gulf of Mexico
Navy
Victor A. Prather
Bethesda
Cmdr
Malcolm Ross
Ross
Prather
Atlantic Ocean
Florida
Gulf Coast
Shepard returns from space in excellent shape
Astronaut Alan B. Shepard Jr. is reported in excellent physical condition and in fine spirits soon after landing aboard the Lake Champlain. Doctors say there is nothing abnormal after the flight. He plans a shower and dressing before traveling to Grand Bahama Island by plane as cheers erupt from sailors.
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Alan B. Shepard Jr
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Army
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George Cox
Eustis
Fla
Ham
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President Kennedy Congratulates First Space Flight
President Kennedy congratulates Cmdr. Alan B. Shepard Jr. by radiotelephone after the spacecraft mission. The dialogue shows mutual praise and Kennedy inviting Shepard to visit, with Shepard praising the mission and the teams behind it.
Loan Bill Amendment Approved in North Carolina House
RALEIGH AP The House Banks and Banking Committee approved an amendment to its substitute small loans bill to raise interest rates for loans between 100 and 300 dollars. Rep. Herbert Hardy chaired the session with brief presentations from Reps. Roland Braswell and W. C. Harris. Chairman Hardy ended debate and moved to a vote over protests from Rep. Irwin Belk, who called the procedure unfair.
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Greene
Roland Braswell
W. C. Harris
Irwin Belk
Mecklenburg
Alan B. Shepard Jr Prepares for Space Flight
Cape Canaveral report details Alan B. Shepard Jr 37 and John H. Glenn Jr 39 as they ready for the 115 mile high U S space flight aboard a Redstone booster. Shepard leaves hanger S for launch pad at 3 58 a m and the two pilots undergo final procedures and diet prior to liftoff.
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Mass Terror Reports From Cuba Under Tight Censorship
AP reports mass terror against Castro opponents in Cuba amid sweeping censorship. 25,000 to 40,000 detainees, including Americans, held after mid April invasion. 6,000 to 7,500 at Blanquita Theater with none food or sanitation. typhoid cases noted. See REPORTS on Page 11-A.
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Space Shot Reaction Favorable
Members of the State House applauded the United States space ascent and safe landing of Navy Commander Alan B. Shepard Jr. Governor Sanford praised the openness of reporting while officials ensured the public was informed. Downtown Charlotte halted as the 15 minute flight unfolded and media coverage surged.
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