Astronaut Carpenter Sighted Alive After Ocean Landing
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP Astronaut Malcolm Scott Carpenter was seen in a small life raft beside his Mercury capsule after overshooting the planned landing area by 200 miles. Navy Neptune radar confirmed the sighting and rescue plans, while Mercury officials monitored the recovery and radio contact remained limited during reentry.
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Titan Explodes In Silo Near Chico California
A Titan missile blast at a Chico area complex injures 24 with smoke inhalation, no deaths reported. Contractors tested before handover to the Air Force. other silos and the control center escaped damage. Security denied entry. Civil Defense sent a rescue unit as the site undergoes checkout.
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Carpenter's Wife Watches From Beach
René Carpenter watched from a distant beach as Malcolm Scott Carpenter launched into orbit. She became the first astronaut wife to witness a blastoff, with her four children nearby, while officials said she chose private viewing and seclusion.
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Kennedy watches Carpenter orbit from White House TV
President Kennedy observed Malcolm Scott Carpenter become the second American to orbit Earth. He watched liftoff on a television in the executive mansion before moving to his office.
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U S Soldiers In Thailand Get Live Ammunition
Lt Gen James J Richardson Jr said the 1st Battle Group of the U S 27th Infantry and units from Hawaii will receive live ammunition in Thailand. The group has been prepared for combat or any mission since arriving six weeks ago as part of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization buildup. Ammunition is issued from Thailand and also forwarded from Okinawa.
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Crash Mystery Deepens In Continental Jet Disaster
Unionville Missouri reports fresh clues in the Continental Airlines crash that killed eight crew and 37 passengers. Investigators locate a hostess seat about 125 miles from the site. Officials say weather turbulence near Kansas City preceded the disaster and no evidence supports a bomb or collision. Nine bodies identified or recovered, with several still missing and wreckage being examined for reconstruction.
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Demand Nosavan Ouster in Laos Crisis
Lao officials report U S pressure on Gen Phoumi Nosavan to resign his cabinet posts amid U S concerns over his blocking of coalition talks with Prince Souvanna Phouma. Harriman says Washington has lost confidence and may rethink aid if Phoumi stays. The Lao government accuses U S interference in internal affairs.
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Estes Case Widens as 1000 Questioned in Probe
Senate investigators disclosed more than 1,000 people have been questioned in the widening Billie Sol Estes case as hearings approach. FBI involvement is noted in the Henry Marshall death linked to Estes dealings, with exhumation and autopsy results pending.
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Elks Arriving For Convention In North Carolina
Members of the North Carolina Elks Assn began arriving for their spring convention. May or Carson Stout will welcome delegates at the opening session. A memorial service and business sessions follow with a banquet in the Sky Room Friday and the Elks Ball to cap the event Saturday.
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Kennedy stands firm on Medicare plan linking to Social Security
President Kennedy reaffirmed his plan to finance hospital nursing home and outpatient care through Social Security despite AMA opposition. He claimed growing doctor support and said Congress will act if the measure reaches the House and Senate floors. He rejected compromising without Social Security financing and urged public backing. He also announced US will admit several thousand refugees from hungry China and noted an investigation over Billy Sol Estes’ murder probe potential.
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