Space Flight Delayed To Monday At Cape Kennedy
The Gemini II rendezvous and space walk mission is postponed until Monday due to an automatic pilot problem in the Atlas Agena target rocket. Astronauts Charles Conrad Jr and Richard F Gordon Jr were in their quarters when the launch was halted at 8 16 a m, with engineers working on the Atlas autopilot as the countdown paused.
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Howard Benedict
AP Aerospace
Cape Kennedy
Fila
Navy
Charles Conrad Jr
Richard F. Gordon Jr
Mission Control Center
Atlas
Wallace Issues Warning on School Board Desegregation
Alabama Governor George C Wallace warned school boards in Tuscaloosa and Lauderdale counties to remove teachers assigned to white pupils or face possible use of the state police to enforce desegregation policies. He urged immediate reassignment of staff to schools of their own race and re evaluation of pupil assignments amid protests from white parents.
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Montgomery
Ala
George C. Wallace
Wallace
Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Lauderdale
Health, Education and Welfare Department
Haddon Urges Caution On New Traffic Safety Ploy
Dr William Haddon Jr named by President Johnson to head the new traffic safety program says do not expect quick results. He notes turning point laws but warns complex problems will take time with first federal standards for 1968 model vehicles and states must set safety programs by 1968 to avoid losing funds.
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Carl Leubsdorf
Washington
William Haddon Jr
Johnson
Senate
Haddon
U S Air War Escalates Ahead of South Viet Nam Vote
U S air power pressed a sweeping campaign as South Viet Nam prepared for a national election. Viet Cong terror spikes hit Saigon while U S forces reported clashes, rail and train strikes, and air missions across North and South Viet Nam.
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Robert Tuckman
Saigon
South Viet Nam
Viet Cong
U.S
North
Viet Nam
da Nang
Bangor
1St Infantry
North Viet Nam
Hanoi
Air Force
Dong Hoi
Air
Qui Nhon
Binh Dinh
Miss California Favored To Win Miss America Crown
Miss California Charlene Diane Dallas 19 of Danville led the field as 50 contestants race toward the final Miss America crown in Atlantic City. Dallas won the Friday swimsuit and Wednesday talent trophies, while Jane Anne Jayroe of Oklahoma led talent. other trophy winners include Nancy Lorlor Nay lor of New Hampshire and Sharon Phillian of Ohio.
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Jane Jayroe
Charlene Dallas
California
Atlantic City
Miss Dallas
Barbara Morris
South Carolina
Charlene Diane Dallas
Danville
Calif
Charlene
California State College
Donna Danzer
Danzer
Jane Anne Jayroe
Laverne
Jane
Oklahoma City University
New Hampshire
Nancy Anne Naylor
Nashua
Barbara Anne Harris
Greenville
Ohio
Sharon Elaine Phillian
Delaware
Senate delays civil rights bill after quorum failure
After missing a quorum on Friday the Senate postponed debate on the administration civil rights bill to Monday. Key opponents like Dirksen and Williams argued against the present open housing provisions while absences include Kennedy brothers and Morse. Hart and Javits voiced disappointment but urged supporters to attend Monday.
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Washington
Senate
Senate Dirksen
Dirksen
Tors
Mike Mansfield
Philip A. Hart
D-Mich
Jacob K. Javits
R-N.y
Packaging Bill Hopes Are Slim
The House Commerce Committee is likely to vote the truth in packaging bill out before adjournment. Members favor amendments to remove government authority to standardize sizes and weights for consumer goods while keeping deceptive labeling restrictions. Rep. Harley Staggers notes strong support but concerns persist over costs and potential House Rules hurdles. Rep. Paul G. Rogers suggests basing price comparisons on serving definitions as an alternative.
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House Commerce Committee
Congress
House Rules Committee
Senate
U. S
Harley O. Staggers
D-W. Va
Staggers
Five Years for Third Soldier in Viet Nam Refusal Case
Pvt. David Lamas was found guilty and sentenced to five years at hard labor for disobeying a direct order to go to Viet Nam. Pfc. James A. Johnson Jr. received the same sentence. Pvt. Dennis Mora got three years. All were tried by different courts. authorities withheld comment on Mora's lesser term. The trio was captured July 7 after announcing they would not fight in Vietnam. Sentences subject to military appeal.
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FT. DIX
N. J
David Lamas
Viet Nam
Pfc
James A. Johnson Jr
Pvt
Dennis Mora
New York City
Mora
Sams
Modesto
Calif
Saigon
Samas
New York
Miss Virginia Earns Miss Congeniality Honor at Miss America
Linda Jo Maclin 18 representing Virginia was named Miss Congeniality by 49 contestants at Convention Hall Atlantic City. The award includes a $1000 scholarship. Maria Elizabeth Mushro of Iowa announced the result.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Linda Jo Maclin
Virginia
Convention Hall
Maria Elizabeth Mushro
Iowa
High Point Youth Council outlines new year program
The High Point Youth Council, formed last year to coordinate youth activities in the High Point area, announces a full program for the upcoming school year. A Chapel Hill math teacher explains the New Math puzzles, noting the concept is simple once understood.
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High Point
Sunday Enterprise
Chapel Hill
The
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R-Del
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Dmiss
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D-Mass
Paul H. Douglas
D-Ill
Clinton P. Anderson
D-N.m
Wayne Morse
D-Ore
Clifford P. Case
R-N.j
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Sena
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