Moon Shot Fails. Johnson Sees Grim Warning
Senate leader Lyndon B. Johnson called the moon probe rocket explosion a grim warning that U S missiles are second best to Russia. Gen Roscoe Wilson predicted a new lunar shot in 28 days, while cautioning Russians might rush a faster test as NASA and Congress debate the setback.
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Moon rocket explodes after launch at Cape Canaveral
America's first moon rocket blew up 77 seconds after liftoff at Cape Canaveral. The 52 ton Air Force launcher failed to reach lunar orbit, ending hopes of a Sept 14 moon proximity probe launch as spectactors watched from the beach. Recovery of first stage pieces began as divers worked nearby.
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Missing uncle surrenders in human torch death case
The missing uncle connected to the human torch death case surrendered Sunday night. An Indiana teenager aims to set a record by sitting on a flagpole for six months, details on Page A-6.
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Nationwide Teamster Strike Delays Mediation in San Diego
The nation wide Teamsters strike remains stalled, affecting about 100000 workers. Mediation talks are set for Wednesday in San Diego with Arthur Vint and three mediators summoned for a briefing. Both sides express optimism about a settlement as negotiations continue after a weeklong stoppage in Sacramento.
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Moon rocket test halted as tracking plan scrapped
An early Sunday moon rocket failure cut short a grand plan to report its progress from Inglewood with a world wide tracking network. Air Force Lt Col Powers said the space test vehicle exploded after 77 seconds, facilities to be ready for the next moon shot around Sept 14.
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Bet Spells Trouble for Swimmer at Rainbow Pier
A 19 year old sailor, Gerome Johnson, wagered he could swim to the USS Merrick anchored in the harbor. He stripped to swim gear, dove near Rainbow Pier lifeguard station, and a passerby notified police. Lifeguards rescued him a half mile offshore after cramps halted his swim. He was turned over to the Shore Patrol.
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Fat? WM’s Corker of a Weight Loss Scheme
A man touts a sure fire weight loss bet promising a thousand dollars if the betters lose excess pounds in a month. He claims cigarettes are not needed to shed weight and urges a hard bet to prove the method works, though the text is garbled and unclear on specifics.
Wounded at sea copter saves bullet victim
A North Long Beach salesman, Donald Learned, 21, was shot in the knee aboard a boat in the Catalina Channel while fishermen fired at a shark. He was rushed by Coast Guard helicopter to Pacific View Hospital Hermosa Beach within 35 minutes and was reported in good condition after a blood transfusion.
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Man Shot in Mystery in Compton Street Attack
A 22 year old laborer was shot Sunday around 10 30 a m while walking along Santa Fe Ave near Tucker St Compton He felt a sharp pain saw blood on his trouser leg and was driven to Compton Medical Center for a small bullet wound in his upper right leg He told officers he was struck just after a two tone blue automobile passed him by a motorist who gave him a ride to the hospital
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Army Extends Elvis Leave From Fort Hood
MEMPHIS AP Elvis Presley announced his seven day emergency leave was extended by five days at his request. Authorities at Fort Hood Texas granted the extension until next Sunday as the singer grieves his mother's death.
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