Johnson Congratulates Grissom and Young on Gemini 3 Return
President Johnson spoke by radiotelephone with astronauts Virgil Grissom and John Young after their safe Gemini 3 splashdown aboard the Intrepid. He praised the flight, expressed pride in the nation, and looked forward to a White House visit later in the week. The president commended all ground crews and Space Administrator James Webb for the successful mission.
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Playwright Dr. Jerry Crawford Invited to Vermont Play
Dr. Jerry Crawford an assistant professor at Nevada Southern is invited by University of Vermont students to attend the opening of The Look of Eagles a full length original play to be performed in Burlington Vermont on April 22 23 and 24.
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Spacemen Stay Tight-Lipped On World Weather Joke
From the Molly Brown in orbit astronauts Gus Grissom and John Young offer only terse replies to questions about weather and Earth sights. They speak briefly during a three hour and nine minute mission with little chatter beyond technical jargon and scant remarks.
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Gemini 3 Mission Timeline Recap in Orbit and Splashdown
A detailed chronology tracks the Gemini 3 mission from wake up at 4 42 AM EST through launch at 9 24 AM T minus to orbit and the Molly Brown's reentry and Atlantic splashdown. It notes key moments including the valve leak fix, go status, orbital changes, and recovery near the Intrepid carrier.
Sen Cannon Hails Gemini Flight as Great Step
Sen Howard Cannon, a Space Committee member, praised the Gemini flight from Cape Kennedy as a great step toward landing a man on the moon. He noted steady progress and high technical capability, while warning that Soviet successes should spur Americans to renewed support and avoid complacency.
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New York Taxi Strike Looms Amid Violence Fears
In New York City a taxi strike threatened as owners fear mob violence during a union drive. Leaders pressed for police protection, while a May 24 rally at Madison Square Garden aims to organize a cab drivers union with 15 000 union members to picket garages.
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Mae Murray Dies After Long Illness In Hollywood
Silent film star Mae Murray known as the Merry Widow died Tuesday at the Motion Picture Country Hospital in the San Fernando Valley after a stroke and long illness. The former Ziegfeld Follies dancer aged between 65 and 75 had faded from Hollywood after the talkies but once starred opposite Rudolph Valentino and John Gilbert, gaining fame in the Merry Widow role.
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Nevada Banks Face Senate Hearing Over Proposed Divestiture Bills
Nevada banks clash as First National Bank and First Western Financial Corp executives testify before the Senate Banking Committee on AB-187. The measure would force divestiture of subsidiaries from Western Bancorporation or Nevada holdings, with debates over monopolies, competition, and safety.
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Americans hail Gemini spaceflight victory as nation cheers
Millions watch Gus Grissom and John Young complete America s first two man spaceflight with relief and pride. President Johnson and families around the country witness the countdown and launch as public support solidifies amid global space competition.
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