Supreme Court bans Bible reading or prayers in public schools
A long line of rulings tracing state church separation culminates this week as the Court holds states may not require Bible reading or prayer in public schools. It notes historic shifts from 19th century cases to late 20th century decisions shaping religious freedom in education.
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NASA Seeks New Astronauts From Military and Industry
NASA announced a July 1 deadline for nominating 10 to 15 astronauts to join 16 in training for Gemini and Apollo missions. The agency asked Air National Guard commanders and reserve groups to submit qualified candidates, plus letters to professional and aerospace groups.
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Mexican Tars Free After 52 Days On Ship
After 52 days the 21 crewmen of a disabled Mexican tanker were freed as they left the vessel at San Pedro California. Immigration officials called it freedom of the port and the men were supported by the union civic groups the U S Navy and other groups who provided aid as engines remained unfixed and funds were lacking.
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U S Shifts Gemini Plans After Mercury Conclusion
Cape Canaveral reports the United States shifts to Project Gemini after Mercury ends. Two-man crews will test techniques for lunar landing, with extended orbital stays, rendezvous tests, and spacewalks planned. Delays and funding cutbacks push schedules, Gemini aims for up to two weeks per flight and eventual moon missions.
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Today in History highlights and space notes
Dates and events recapped from 1864 to recent years. Notable items include the naval clash off Cherbourg between the Kearsarge and the Alabama, NASA Gemini capsule orders and future Apollo timelines, and various historical milestones such as Tobruk siege and Rosenberg executions.
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Television Schedule from Laramie and Empire Listings
June 18 1963 schedule shows Dick Powell at 8:30 and 10:00 with 10:30 Chet Huntley segments plus Hawaii headliners Hawaiian Eye and Reveree. Edie Garry Moore and Lore's appearances noted along with 50 lore's entries in program lineup.
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Cardinal Cushing Calls for Bible Reading in Public Schools
Cardinal Richard Cushing urged an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to require Bible reading in public schools. He called the Supreme Court decision a great tragedy and said the Bible, a timeless classic, should be accessible in education.
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Television Guide for June 19 1963 Listings
Channel four offers Jamboree at 7 and 7:15 followed by The Virginian at 7:30 and 8. A sequence of programs includes Mouse Yori Bear Keyhole Vatican Adv in Paradise and Mystery Theater from 9 to 9:30. The schedule continues with Going My Way CBS Reports Eleventh Hour Naked City Circle Theater and The Beverly Hillbillies Dick Van Dyke Circle Theater on the channels listed.
Anonymous young comic seeks signature line for TV finale
A nameless young comedian in New York searches for a short, inner-sourced sign off line to project a nice guy image. He admires Garry Moore and Bud Collyer while noting Durante’s signature is too specific. A contest is proposed to find the perfect identifying phrase. CBS Reports Storm Over the Supreme Court Mystery Theatre air tonight.
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