Space Age Hero Gagarin Opens New Era in Space
Space age pioneer Yuri Gagarin, son of a carpenter from a Smolensk region village, rose from local aviation clubs to become the first human in space. Born March 9, 1934, he trained at Orenburg and joined the Communist Youth League in 1949, later marrying Valentina. His father recalls his diligence, modesty, and love of flight models and Jules Verne.
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Clarify Water Policy Hosmer Tells State
Rep. Craig Hosmer urged Gov. Edmund Brown to spell out California’s policy on Upper Colorado River basin water development. He pressed for a united stance before a Senate bill on San Juan Chama and Navajo projects advances, noting potential retaliation against California reclamation if unity fails.
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Leading NASA Officials Point Up Firsts in Space Race
Washington reports that NASA officials, while not downgrading Soviet milestones, touted American firsts in the space race. Deputy administrator Hugh Dryden and Administrator James Webb spoke at a news conference noting Russia’s early orbital achievement but emphasizing U S firsts and advancing capabilities.
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First Try We Made Says Soviet Scientist
Sedov, a key figure behind the Soviet space effort, called the man in space attempt the first of its kind and compared its meaning to the Wright brothers. He said nobody can forecast exactly what the flight will bring to science and culture.
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