Atomic Spy Harry Gold Released After 16 Years In Prison
Harry Gold, 55, the first American convicted of passing nuclear secrets to the Soviets, leaves Lewisburg Penitentiary after 16 years. He pled guilty to espionage in 1950 and received a 30 year sentence, later to be served on parole. Gold spoke of regret, said the sun is shining, and described his past as a substitute life of a spy. He cooperated with the FBI, aiding prosecutions that included Ethel and Julius Rosenberg.
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Gemini 9 Flight Set For May 31 In Atlas Mission
The Gemini 9 rendezvous and space walk will be rescheduled for May 31 as three shifts prepare another Atlas and Agena satellite. A Tuesday launch failure is under investigation and could delay further launches, potentially impacting U S man in space plans at Cape Kennedy and Vandenberg.
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Johnson calls for unity amid Vietnam debate
President Johnson urged critics to stop being nervous and unite for Vietnam's future at a Chicago fundraiser. He said he wants the killing to stop and defended those fighting for U.S. defense against Communist conquest while criticizing detractors and stressing a search for a political solution.
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Kidnapping suspect killed after dramatic manhunt in Pennsylvania
In Shade Gap Pennsylvania a kidnapper identified as William Diller Hollenbaugh 44 shot at state troopers and an FBI agent before being wounded and dying en route to Chambersburg hospital. Peggy Ann the 9 year old girl he abducted escaped unharmed. Larry Rubeck 15 farm owner son and deputy Sharp were involved. the incident occurred in the Tuscarora Mountains near Highway 522. The affair ended after a final gunfight with state police and troopers. Peggy Ann’s mother and father visited the hospital.
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Mental Hospital Head Quits Over Patient Integration Policy
RALEIGH AP The veteran superintendent of Dorothea Dix Hospital resigned citing sexual integration of patients at the Raleigh state facility. Dr Walter Sikes said differences with the commissioner and administration led to his departure effective May 31. He had led Dix since July 1 1954 and opposed the unit plan that groups patients by sex and uses shared spaces.
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Marines Gain Control of Da Nang Bridge Amid Rebel Push
Rebels downed a U S spotter plane near Da Nang as government forces, including 2 500 Marines and paratroopers, moved to seize a rebel held river bridge. Buddhist monks threatened self immolation as clashes surged in the city with additional anti government fighters joining the rebels.
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Talmadge jumps into Georgia governor race shock move
In Atlanta AP reports Senator Herman Talmadge enters the Georgia governor campaign minutes after Governor Vandiver withdraws from public office. Vandiver cites health and urges Talmadge as the proferred candidate, while Vandiver’s exit reshapes Georgia political dynamics and party hopes.
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Man With Artificial Heart Awake And Doing Well
AP reporting Walter L. McCans, 61, of Woodinville Washington, became the second patient in three weeks to receive a partial artificial heart implant at a Houston hospital. The operation addressed severe left ventricle heart failure and was described as successful.
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