Gemini crew named for first orbital flight this year
Air Force Maj Virgil Grissom and Lt Cmdr John Young were selected Monday as the first Gemini crew to orbit the earth later this year. Backup candidates include Cmdr Walter Schirra and Lt Cmdr Thomas Stafford. Shepard’s ear trouble affected his chances, doctors said, though Glenn’s earlier illness differed in origin.
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Four Gemini astronauts pose in spacesuits in AP photo
The four Gemini astronauts named for the year's first mission appear in space suits. Front row shows Virgil J. Grissom and John W. Young, while back row includes Walter M. Schirra and Thomas P. Stafford. AP wirephoto.
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Alaska Reopens Rail, Faces Delays After Tidal Damage
Tour of disaster for Alaska as tidal waters washed miles of track near Portage, delaying the Alaska Railroad restart. Water flooded waterfront districts, forcing cleanup crews to mop and sweep soaked buildings while the Giamina steamship was diverted to Anchor. Flooding worsened quake aftermath with three to six foot rises and fears of greater losses.
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Judge Rules On Ruby Hubert Hearing Delay
Judge Joe B Brown overruled a Monday hearing granting more time for the Ruby Hubert case. Winston Smith testified he has only a vague idea of the central issue and asked for additional time to prepare.
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State Education Panel Endorses Graduate Research Plan
Texas Commission on Higher Education approves a master plan to expand graduate and research programs. Arlington State College would gain masters offerings as part of the strategy. The plan aims to boost science engineering and math graduate degrees across North Texas and the state.
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Quota Debate Persists As Humphrey Suggests Amendment
Senate debate on civil rights continues as Humphrey proposes amending the bill to remove any job quota. He notes General Motors opposes quotas and cites existing language that federal funds for insurance and loan guarantees would not be cut. The session paused at 12:18 a.m. EST for a ten hour recess.
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Jones wins best actress at 36th Academy Awards
The film Hud dominates the night with Henry Fielding inspired scenes and Tom Richardson named best director for his work in the era. Poitier receives the Oscar amid cheers as awards are presented at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.
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Missile Heat Test Postponed Near Kennedy Space Center
A space agency postpones a missile heat test intended for Kennedy Space Center. The delay follows preparation for an Apollo moon mission test flight with the payload instruments and ascent sequence adjusted for a future date.
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Community Home Show Draws Thousands at Avalanche-Journal Event
Attendance at the Avalanche-Journal Home Show and Trade Exposition neared 3 163 visitors as the free event runs through Saturday at Municipal Coliseum. The show features items for every family member and includes Cash Aware Cash awards with five $100 certificates given daily, totaling $500 for redeemable purchases with local firms.
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Mishap Claims Heiress in London Car Crash
A London heiress, 21 year old Mc Dawn James, died when her car collided with another vehicle. Her father, radio tycoon John James, is related to the incident as the crash occurred eight months after the initial report.
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Dawn James
Khrushchev death rumor sparks world alert
A Moscow rumor that Premier Khrushchev was dead caused a global flurry of calls and cables before being denied as rubbish. Reports traced to foreign agencies and Tass created confusion with inconsistent confirmations and misinterpreted replies.
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Soviet Leader Rumor Denied Amid Visitors Arriving
Reported death of Khrushchev sparked no visible reaction from Soviet officials or delegation as they toured Texas with teacher guides and translators. The exchange involved Gal NOM and media crew while in Albuquerque and Lubbock, with Wayland Dean Robert G. Coll imer serving as the sole translator for a Spanish speaking party.
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Minuteman Launch Reported From Vandenberg AFB
Minuteman missile launched downrange over the Pacific Monday in a successful training maneuver by a Strategic Air Command crew based at Vandenberg Air Force Base.
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