Space Hero Shepard Returns After Historic Flight
Astronaut Shepard reached Grand Bahama Island hospital in excellent health after a record breaking suborbital flight. President Kennedy phoned congratulations and NASA officials praised the mission as a stepping stone to future orbit and moon goals.
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A Baby Step Says Wife Continues Calm Support
The piece portrays Mrs. Shepard supporting her husband Alan as he pursues sports amid astronauts’ visits to Kennedy. Louise Shepard stays home to keep life normal while photographers tail the family and Julianna and Laura observe from their protected home, sharing quiet pride in the Mercury mission.
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Willits Elected by Plumbers in California Group
R A Willits elected vice president of the Associated Plumbing Contractors of California at the 60th annual convention in San Francisco. Other officers named are Glenn G Carlson president and Lloyd P Hudson secretary treasurer. Pierre R Crosson of Bank of America told about 400 delegates that full employment is expected in California by the fourth quarter of 1942.
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Golden Freeway Link Opens in Burbank Area
A new 1500 foot Golden State Freeway connector bridge near First Street and Burbank Boulevard was formally opened. Ribbon was clipped with a model T car, and officials announced the link spans the central channel near electric tracks. Captain William SWAP, veteran naval aviator, presided over the ceremony.
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Long Beach Budget Cut Cited At $85,000
Los Angeles County preliminary budget shows 85 000 allocated to Long Beach with 75 000 for beach maintenance and 10 000 for the Long Beach Art Center promotional allocation. County Manager Lindon Hollinger announced the Friday figures as part of a 519 million total budget including 927 866 for exploitation and 738 401 for aid to other governments and nonprofits.
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Catalina Trip Set Today for Boilermakers
Nearly 700 delegates to the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers will enjoy Catalina Island today as they meet in Long Beach Municipal Auditorium. The gathering heard addresses by U S Rep Thor C Tollefson of Washington and Michael Fox, president of the Railway Employes Department.
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Spaceman Draws Tribute From L B Spaceman
An old interview fragment quotes Milton Carter and Mike Twlter at Long Beach about a spaceman and guts. They discuss nerves, waiting for fate, and the thrill of a risky moment in a city service setting, with mentions of Temple Ave and local figures.
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