Memorial services for three astronauts mark national mourning
Memorial services were held in Houston and Webster for Grissom Chaffee and White who perished in a Cape Kennedy Apollo fire. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Frank B. Fanless led prayers as hundreds attended at Webster Presbyterian Church near the space center. Grissom and Chaffee were to be buried at Arlington and West Point respectively while White will be interred at West Point after tomorrow’s transport.
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Railroad Money Outlook Good
Delaware and Hudson Railroad president John P. Hiltz said railroad investments have doubled their return since 1961 and now pay about 4 percent. He noted a tremendous resurgence due to increased traffic and technical improvements, while acknowledging utilities, trucking, and airlines offer higher returns. The D H runs from northeastern New York to northern Pennsylvania.
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Apollo 1 interior damage shown as fire rips through cockpit
AP reports an inspection of Apollo 1 found extensive damage inside and out from the fatal fire. Aerospace writer George Alexander described scorched insulation, charred flight plan, and ruined couches while noting panels and access hatches not sealed, allowing fire to vent from inside.
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Spanish Students Boycott Classes At Madrid University
Hundreds of students boycotted classes at Madrid University following clashes with security police after a Friday protest. In industrial Madrid 15,000 workers at Standard Electric Co held a half hour sitdown in sympathy with detained workers amid ongoing demonstrations.
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Apollo Tragedy At Glance
AP reports a 12 member inquiry reviews evidence and witness accounts after a fatal space ship fire kills three astronauts Virgil Grissom Roger Chaffee and Edward White. The disaster jeopardizes the moon landing schedule possibly delaying the 1970 target and triggers tributes at Arlington West Point and Houston churches.
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Diocese Elects Nine To Senate In Greensburg
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg formed a Priest Senate with nine at large members to address pastoral concerns. Elected were Father Martin J. O'Toole, Father Augustine Marzhauser, Father Matthew Benko, Father Louis Doychak, Father Renato Gianni, Father Vincent J. Rocco, Father Alexander Pleban, Father William Sheridan, and Father John Donovan. Members span ordained years from less than 10 to over 25. Nominations were by age group and voting by all priests. first meeting date not yet set.
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Plans Appeal Baker Found Guilty By Court In DC
Former Senate aide Robert Baker, 38, found guilty in U S District Court on charges of tax evasion conspiracy and campaign theft. He faces up to 48 years and 47 thousand dollars in fines. sentencing in about two weeks. Baker vows to appeal to the Supreme Court with lawyer Edward Bennett Williams predicting a lengthy process.
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