Space hero Glenn joins history's great explorers in stride
The piece lauds John H. Glenn Jr for his space voyage, compares him to Lindbergh and Columbus, and notes TV coverage handling the unpredictable splashdown. It cites local snippets about a sacred lily, a library anecdote, and a reunion plan for WWII veterans of the 83d Infantry, plus eagle conservation concerns and reckless driving cautions.
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Space
John H. Glenn Jr
Glenn
Charles Lindbergh
Christopher Columbus
Lewis May Sentenced in Switz City Break-In Case
Lewis May of Linton was sentenced in Bloomfield circuit court to one to ten years at the Indiana Reformatory after a Monday jury trial conviction for entering to commit a felony. The case stemmed from a break-in at the Farm Bureau Co op building in Switz City several months earlier.
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Lewis May
Linton
Indiana Reformatory
Bloomfield
Farm Bureau
Switz City
Holovachka found guilty on three counts of tax evasion
Holovachka, ex Lake County official, convicted on three counts for evading about $39 000 in federal income taxes from 1955 to 1957. A seven to five juror verdict came after four hours of deliberation. He faces up to five years per count with a $10 000 fine.
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Hammond
Ind
Lake County
Metro Holovachka
Robert A. Grant
Robert Downing
Grant
Kenneth Lackey
Lowell Bauschbaum
South Bend
U. S
Goshen
Bermuda
Canaries
Africa
Indian Ocean
Zanzibar
Equator
Madagascar
Glenn
Kaco
Perth
Red Jets Appear In Berlin Corridor
Soviet fighter planes appeared in the Berlin air corridors and for the first time in years filed flight information with Berlin's four power air safety center. Western sources debated whether this signaled improved coordination or a potential return to large Soviet incursions.
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Berlin
Wrv
Powers Cooperating With Interrogators On Spy Case
Washington based Pentagon and State Department officials say Francis Gary Powers is cooperating fully with investigators and has volunteered for a lie detector test. A State Department spokesman provided no timetable for further questioning or news availability.
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Washington
Urh
Francis Gary Powers
Lincoln White
Powers
Warning on brushing teeth at Chicago Dental meeting
Dr. Sumter S. Arnim of the University of Texas told the Chicago Dental Society audience that overzealous brushing can harm oral hygiene by overbrushing and under cleaning the mouth. He warned that enthusiasm should not replace proper brushing technique.
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Urp
Sumter S. Arnim
Postgraduate School of Dentistry
University of Texas, Houston
Chicago Dental Society
Linton C of C Sets 1962 Fourth of July Parade Theme
Linton Chamber of Commerce officials confirm the 1962 parade theme Religion, Patriotism, the Space Age, in America's Growth. The board plans a members dinner and a covered dish picnic in June. Attendees included Jack Kennedy president and other directors.
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C of C
America
Jack Kennedy
Bill Harting Jr
Wesley Hensley
Roy Terre
Clint Reintjes
Ken Smith
Herb Ellis
Forrest Coulter
Welsh Will Battle For Federal Okay Of Deepwater Port
Indiana Governor Welsh plans a cross party delegation to Washington for a Senate subcommittee hearing on Sen. Paul Douglas bill to create a sand dunes national park. He warns the park measure could throttle Indiana’s plan for a multi million dollar deepwater port on Lake Michigan and says Indiana will protect its water access and jobs.
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Welsh
Indiana
Lake Michigan
Washington
Senate
Paul Douglas
DNL
Chicago
Douglas
Great Lakes
Conservation Department
Linton Pupils Log Glenn Trip In Space
Seventh grade Social Studies classes at Linton Stockton Elementary prepared a newspaper report on John Glenns orbital flight. The detailed chart records liftoff timing, ground coordinates and in flight milestones with notes on meals contact and rocket stages.
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Linton- Stockton
Col
John Glenn
Space
Gerry Lynne Scholl
Melinda Griffith
Paul Roberts
David Greene
Randy Hasler
Stephen Wells
Keith Brashears
Eddie Inman
Steve Henson
FIRST
United States Orbital Flight
Congressmen Say They Can Head Off Urban Affairs Bill
Opponents in the House claim they have enough votes to block President Kennedy s plan to form a new Department of Urban Affairs headed by Robert C Weaver a Negro The debate moved quickly with a vote expected later today and some backers worried the defeat would undercut potential political gains amid mixed support from Republicans and Southern Democrats
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Washington
House
Kennedy
Department of Urban Affairs
Robert C. Weaver
Foreirn
George Meader
R-Mich
GOP
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Mansfield
Young Couple Dies in Parked Car Mystery GRIFFITH
Griffith Indiana police investigate the deaths of Maulden W. Parker 16 and Pamela Ko ling 14 found lifeless in a running car with rear windows down. The father searched for his son and performed mouth to mouth resuscitation. autopsy ordered at St. Margaret's Hospital Hammond.
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Maulden W. Parker
Pamela Koling
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Pamela
St. Margaret's Hospital
Hammond
Lawyers Defer Endorsement Of Fifth Amendment Revision
Chicago notes the American Bar Association defers endorsement of a proposed revision to the Fifth Amendment. The plan would compel witness answers by court order but bar use of those answers in later prosecutions. Also, the ABA urged creating a special commission to replace a president in case of incapacity.
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Chicago
American Bar Association
U. S
ABA House of Delegates
Congress to honor Lt. Col. Glenn at joint session
Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield announced Congress will honor Lt. Col. John H. Glenn Jr. and his fellow aviators at a joint session Monday. A top Republican on the House Space Committee urged Kennedy to invite Russian observers for the upcoming joint space shots by the United States and the Soviet Union.
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Washington
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Congress
John H. Glenn Jr
House Space Committee
Kennedy
Snow Falls Across Indiana and Midwest Tourney Weather
A new wave of wet snow spreads over Indiana with icy roads and sub freezing temps. Forecasters warn of 2 to 4 inch accumulations central to northern Indiana as 39 sectional centers host 107 games this afternoon.
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Indianapolis
Lafayette
Terre Haute
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Cincinnati
Kokomo Editor Named 1962 Newsman of the Year
Indianapolis recognizes Don Richardson editor of the Kokomo Tribune as the 1962 Hoo sier Newspaperman of the Year for exposing secrecy in the 1960 Suh District congressional recount. Richardson has led the Tribune since 1947 and holds multiple Indiana journalism posts. The Front Page Ball on March 3 will honor him.
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Don Richardson
Kokomo Tribune
Indianapolis Press Club
William B. Robinson
Richardson
Suh
The
Tribune
Indiana Associated Press
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Indiana University Aumuni Association
Press Club
Number of Influenza Cases Increases in Indiana
The Indiana State Board of Health listed 2,220 influenza cases last week, raising the yearly total to 11,667. Officials note reported figures likely undercount true illnesses, with 11,667 this year versus 986 at this time last year and a five year median of 1,246. No new polio cases were reported, keeping the year’s total at two.
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Indianapolis
Indiana State Board of Health
Meeting Postponed for Linton Moose Chapter Event
A Women of The Moose chapter meeting in Linton was postponed due to a district meeting in Terre Haute. The chapter will hold a rescheduled night meeting on Friday evening, March 3.
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Linton
The
Women of the Moose
Terre Haute
Khrushchev congratulates Kennedy on Glenn’s three orbit flight
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev sent a telegram to President Kennedy praising Lt. Col. John H. Glenn and proposing U S Soviet cooperation in space exploration. He expressed hope for peaceful, prosperous progress through science and space. The message was carried by TASS. Glenn’s recovery and safe return were reported in Moscow with cautious tone.
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Nikita S. Khrushchev
United States
Earth
Khrushchev
Kennedy
John H. Glenn
Russia
Tais
Glenn
Soviet Union
Ashton Graybiel
Navy
Powers
Graybiel
Cape Canaveral
John F
Project Mercury
Lyndon B. Johnson
Washington
Arlington
Space hero Glenn's orbit sparks global celebration worldwide
Lit. Col. John H. Glenn completes three Earth orbits to a worldwide glow of wonder and admiration. Leaders praise the achievement and anticipate a moon race while Pope John XXIII and the Vatican express happiness and prayers.
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John H. Glenn
Earth
America
Postoffice Reveals Secret Stamp Issue After Launch
The U S Postoffice released a surprise blue 4 cent Project Mercury commemorative stamp within hours of John H Glenn safely returning from his first U S manned orbital flight. Demand caused extended hours and near riotous scenes in some cities as stocks sold out briefly.
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Postoffice Department
U.S
John H. Glenn
Earth
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Federal Building
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