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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1961
Page
2
In a hangar near the launch site the astronaut rested for the trail blazing flight. Project officials had not officially chosen which of the three candidates would make the trip.
In Havana Castro praised working class power and condemned U.S. aggression as a massive May Day parade unfolded. He warned of trials ahead while a crowd of workers, peasants and soldiers cheered. officials noted the mood contrasted with past May Days. The article also covers Cape Canaveral rocket preparations as countdowns push toward the first manned space flight with wind conditions and NASA cautions from James Webb.
King Hussein of Jordan announced his engagement to a non Arab Moslem girl Mona Et Hussein in a radio broadcast. He seeks a princely heir while remaining private on identity. The report contrasts with regional leaders who already have heirs and marriages.
The White House weighs SEATO linked action in Laos with possible moral sanction from SEATO. Officials stay vague on methods to avoid tipping off Communists. After a National Security Council session, Salinger declined extra details, noting a Joint Chiefs briefing on Southeast Asia. U.N. Ambassador Stevenson attended the council meeting.
Millions of Americans rededicated their nation’s heritage of rule by law in Law Day ceremonies across the United States. President Kennedy, who signed a resolution recognizing Law Day, led activities in state legislatures courts and schools. The president called law the strongest link between man and freedom and urged citizens to preserve freedoms and responsibilities.
C Clark urged Americans in New York to enlist in world efforts to speed struggle against communism and strengthen democracy at home. He called for action to support the World Court and United Nations in a fourth consecutive year observance.
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