Rusk Criticizes U.S. Press Overreaction on Vietnam
Secretary of State Dean Rusk told reporters newsmen confused the public with mixed signals on Vietnam. He said calm statements about gains or progress were read as endings, while warnings of prolonged fighting were seen as collapse threats. He noted no peace talks by Hanoi or Beijing and warned against undue optimism.
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Rookie X15 Pilot Rides Rocketship 3750 MPH
Edwards Air Force Base Calif A UPI report details Maj William J Knight lifting off from 45000 feet aboard the X15 rocket plane and reaching 132000 feet at 3750 mph in a full power inaugural flight The test occurred after an earlier drop of Milt Thompson in a wingless lifting body as part of the X15 program begun in 1959 The craft have surpassed 4000 mph and 50 miles up in altitude, with a prior emergency landing from a faulty fuel tank on July 1.
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Succeed in New Step for Future Spacemen
At Edwards Air Force Base California a wingless lifting body the M2 F2 made its first glide flight with NASA test pilot Milton Thompson at the controls The craft launched from a B52 undercarriage from 450 miles per hour and 45 000 feet The NASA spokesman said it went exactly as advertised and could not have been better This test advances re entry and maneuvering for future astronauts
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House OKs 3.2 Percent Pay Rise for U S Government Workers
The House sent to the White House a bill raising pay 3.2 percent for 1.8 million federal workers retroactive to July 1, including a 2.9 percent cash bump and fringe-benefit improvements. The Senate approved 81 to 6. cost estimated over $400 million yearly.
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