Two Astronauts Prepare For Space Flight At Cape Canaveral
Virgil L. Grissom and John H. Glenn enter final preparations for America's second manned space flight. They will follow a tight schedule of meals and checks in a ready room as NASA selects the backup pilot and names the craft Liberty Bell 7 for the mission.
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Virgil L. Grissom
John H. Glinde
America
Grissom
Air Force
Caytalon
Glenn
Marine Leutant
Alan B. Shepard
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Shepard
Ochit
Tam
The
Cape
Redstone
Freedom 7
Mercury
Midas I completes rapid orbit to scan Soviet bases
Faint details report Midas II satellite circling the earth every 2 hours and 40 minutes in a record high orbit over the Soviet Union. Atlas booster launched from a Navy base near Vandenberg Air Force Base at 12 a.m. Wednesday. Officials pledge limited progress updates while noting the system could double warning time against missile attack.
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Foint Arguello
Calif
Midas
Soviet Union
Midas II
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Air Force
Ural Mountains
Weather Outlook Warns of Showers This Evening
A weather advisory notes showers likely in the evening with scattered thunder. Forecast calls for varying wind and cooler temperatures later tonight across the region.
No Trace of Youth in a Full Year
Bruce Kremen, missing since July 13, 1960, after vanishing on an Angely National Forest hiking trip near Buckhorn Flats, remains unrecovered. His Granada Hills family endures hopeful searches as LA County officials and volunteers have spent extensive time and effort. the forest spans 641,002 acres with few leads after a year.
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Tall
Bruce Kremen
Angeley National
Joseph Kremen
Bruce
Mrs. Kremen
Jeffrey
YMCA
Buckhorn Flats
C.D. Puntaine
Los Angeles County Sheriffs Juvenile Bureau
Enlaine
More Showers Across Nation Sprinting Storms Across Regions
Rain and showers spread from the western mountains to New York State as thunderstorms struck the Midwest and South. Heavy downpours topped two inches in Norman Oklahoma and gusty winds hit Western Arkansas and Oklahoma. At least seven deaths were linked to storm related incidents or drug overdoses.
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Associated Press
New York State
Mississippi Valley
Arkan
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Norman
Okia
Ita
Midwest
Texas
Ltgst
Contract Let on Titan Base
Washington Cary reports a base contract award for Titan Base, with details naming firms and locations. The notice lists the contracting parties including Pauds Hardina and Pishhiieh & Moury of Skuren California, detailing the scope and award status.
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Titan
Washington
Cary
White House
Dale Milare
Hardina
Dae
Pishhiieh
Winds Cause Widespread Damage In Hope Night
Strong winds toppled trees and damaged roofs across Hope Friday night after a funnel cloud sighting near downtown. Power lines were down, the radio system failed, and emergency crews limited access as repairs began. Texarkana reported only minor damage with 44 mph gusts. A funeral home suffered extensive damage from a falling tree.
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Hope Star
Hope
Second
Hazel Sts
Oakcrest Mortuary, Inc
Dairy Queen
East Third St
South Shower
Home Furniture CO
Young Chevrolet
Nunn-Pentecost Motor Cos
Wallace Martin
Manly
J. Wh. Porters
Field
Texarkana
Dennis Bell
Conway Radio Pioneer James Clayton Dies at 33
James Clayton 33 president of KCON Conway died of a heart attack in Conway hospital after noon Friday. Survived by wife Midge Wade Clayton and sister Chiesta Munn, he was a longtime radio figure in Arkansas, former chief engineer for KARK Little Rock, who founded KCON in Conway. Funeral services in Colway were incomplete Saturday morning.
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James. Clayton
KCON
Conway
Huw
Clayton
Midge Wade Clayton
Chiesta Munn
Jess Davis
Hope
The
Baptist, Church
Arkansas
KARK
Little Rock
Colway
Atrocities Alleged by Portuguese in Angola
London AP reports claims by Baptist Missionary Society of mass violence and repression by Portuguese forces in Angola. Missionaries allege killings and abuses, urging inquiry and U.N. action while the Portuguese government denies the charges.
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London
Phe Baptist Missionary Society
NASA
Portegese
Forgan
Tom Lawn
United Netions
Community Puts Clamp On Welfare Aid Flow
NEWBURGH NY A Newburgh plan by a Republican controlled City Council aims to shrink welfare costs by tighter rules. City Manager Mitchell says the measures are legal and within rights despite state and national opposition. State officials warn federal funds could be blocked. Governor Rockefeller questions enforcement.
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Newburgh
Hudson Valley
New
York State
A. Rockefeller
Eyad
State Welfare Department
Joseph Mitell
Mitehuff
Milligh City
Bridget
Washington
Social Securty
Feller
Rockefeller
de Dine
Fly Swatter Conducts Boston Symphony at Berkshire Festival
LMNOX, Mass. API Comedic conductor Danny Kaye led the Boston Symphony Orchestra in a benefit at Tanglewood. He entered with four batons and gave two to players while breaking the others. About 6,000 attended, raising over $23,000 for the musicians pension fund. Charles Munch was relegated to piano and adored by the crowd.
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LMNOX
Mass
Danny Kaye
Boston Symphony Orclestea
Charles Munch
Boston Symphony
Kaye
Munch
Chuck
Symphony
Tanglewood
Themusicians’ Pension Fund
Thea Sie
German Officer Sentenced for Soviet Espionage
West Germany naval officer Lt. Crider Walter Krone was convicted of spying for the Soviet Union. He received a ten year prison term and was dishonorably discharged after his arrest for passing Soviet naval secrets from 1967 until his capture.
Philippines Most Loyal to the U S
General Douglas MacArthur declares the Philippines the United States most loyal ally after a whirlwind tour of the islands. He praises reception as fabulous overwhelming beyond expression of gratitude during a visit marked by formal ceremonies and strong ties between nations.
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New York
Philippines
Douglas MacArthur
Pensaten
West Tossing Mr. Ks Words Back at Him
Western leaders unite to press Khrushchev over Berlin crisis as his Berlin stance shifts. De Gaulle Adenauer and Rusk condemn separate treaties while urging a united German peace approach. Refugee flows into West Berlin rise amid food shortages and Soviet pressure.
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West Berlin
Charles de Gaulle
West Germ
Konrad Adenauer
Dean Rusk
Lincoln White
State Department
Walter Humphrey
Minnesota
de Gaulle
Berlin
Germany
Adenauer
Khrushtehev
Khirushchov
West
Bonn
Khrushchevv
Rusk
Soviet Union
United Nations
Khrushchev
Georga Regia
Cer Nanys
White
Beri
Local Girls Shine In Hope Synchronized Swim Show
The Hope Girls Synchronized Swimming Team unveiled a water ballet at Air Park, delivering a lively display of coordinated routines. Performers Cheery Cobb, Jennifer Cox, Bits, Sandra Gaines, Linda Gibson, Mary Meltac, Jean Reln Vardi, Ann Ward, and others wore varied suits with glittering caps as David Watkins led rehearsals and Charles Cut organized the show scored by Jimmy O’Neal’s loudspeaker system. The event featured boys and girls divisions and age group competition, highlighting planned recreation and rhythmic performance.
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Air Park
Hope
Cheery Canda Cobb
G Jennifer Cox
Dan Bits
Sandra Gaines
Linda Gibson
Mary Gail Meltac
Jean Page Din Reln- Vardi
Ann Ward
Wern
Lanyon Vox
Linda Wray
David Watkins
Lnl
Weisclier
Buster Crabbe
Ec Reation
Charles
Strokes
Cane
Texas Women's University
Jimmy O'Neal
Mary Alice Mosley
Poul Jahuly
Took Tour Guide to Keep Order
A fired New York printing executive, Tarold DP Spencer, brought his family to southern California for a nationwide ad to appoint one as tour guide to maintain order. The Spencers and seven grandchildren traveled with a houseman from Clinton Corners New York and 28 members arrived in Los Angeles aboard the Santa Fe Lane.
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Santa Monica
Galif
Tarold DP
Spence
New York
Soutern California
Tiead
Spencer
Taehael Lad Meital
Spencers’ Houseman
Clinton Corners
N.Y
Los Anibeles
Yan
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Cost of Weed Control in Cotton Fields
A Hempstead county survey by county agent Wade Benefield examined costs of weed control in cotton. Eleven farms with similar soils and weed issues were visited. costs ranged from 8.50 to 130.5 dollars per acre, averaging 140 dollars per acre. Fryvin Burke reports pro emergent chemicals gave excellent results, reducing competition and boosting stand, with emergent material costing 50 per acre and hand labor 70 per acre, totaling 120 per acre, about 40 dollars above the farms using conventional methods.
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Wade Benefield
Eiale
Hempstead
Ais
Fryvin Burke
Hempstead County
Auto Strike Could Come Next Month
Dwight Pitkin reports from Michigan that after weeks of talks the auto industry faces a possible strike if key issues with General Motors Ford and Chrysler remain unsettled by next month end. The United Auto Workers seeks a 26 cent per hour basic wage rise for 310000 GM production workers plus a living allowance increase and permanent cost of living protections.
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Dwight Pitkin Weirott
Cap
Handy
Auty Companies
United Auto Workers
General Motors Corp
Ford
Chrysler
Louis Galen
Nlo
UAW
WAW
Leaurel Woodcock
Woodcock
General Motors
CG. B. Wilson
Harlow Curtice
Wnim
Ami
Unio
UCAW
GM Land Ford
Mori Shi Tour Slips Into House of Commons
A London visit by American comedian Mori Shi is noted as similar to Congress scenes. The piece, from Punch, observes the crowd’s reaction and the comedic improvised energy during the Commons affair.
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Mori Shi
Sango Hy Punch
jSatirigal Magazine
GOP Calls For Briefing On Berlin Crisis
Rural Republican senators push for full congressional briefing on the Berlin crisis and military readiness. Senator Cooper urges McNamara to present complete, secure information to Congress and for raising taxes if needed to fund military and foreign aid amid Kennedy administration efforts. Goldwater calls for immediate nuclear readiness and a broadened foreign policy. The session saw limited turnout as lawmakers debate information access and funding options.
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Berlin
John S$. Cooper
Kentucky
New York
Hey
Willan Willbright
YenArk
Senate
Ilbright
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Kennedy
Cooper
Javits
Ihformaton
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Barry Goldwater
ReAria
Rulebright
Fullright
Ashe
Goldwater
Mulbright
Sugpestuds
Robert &. McNamara
Congress
This Scout Made It The Hard Way
Dicky Bryant, 10, of Charlotte, completed the five mile hike and night test for Boy Scout second class. He walked the distance in two days, endured falls, and finally faces an oral test to reach the next rank.
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N.C
Dicky Bryant
Slicky
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