23 Aug 1965
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
Aug 23, 1965
Page
1
NASA reports the Gemini 5 crew, Charles Conrad Jr. and L. Gordon Cooper Jr., endured sleep deprivation during the first 30 hours in space. Ground control urged rest as they described brief catnaps and fatigue while managing power and medical devices causing discomfort.
John Diefenbaker toured Hyacinthe Quebec and surrounding areas during a five day Eastern Townships swing. He met workers at a shoe plant and market crowds, spoke little French, and suggested a fall election may be possible though not decided. He drew in fellow politicians including MP Ricard and planned visits to Brome Missisquoi Nicolet Yamaska and others.
Prime Minister and Mrs Pearson began a holiday at Woodwynn seafront farm 18 miles from Victoria after crossing from Vancouver aboard HMCS Saskatoon. Pearson plans to visit Lieutenant Governor George Pearkes, entertain visitors, and fish as part of a nine day tour of British Columbia and Alberta.
Keith Davey, Liberal national organizer, says a fall election is not a certainty despite reports. He denied saying a September announcement would lead to a November vote, while Pearson continues west for comments on Liberal support and campaign timing.
NASA counters moon ownership claims saying the moon belongs to the world and exploration should be international. BLM has 20 years of filings and issues form letters denying legal basis for claiming celestial bodies. Some applicants propose ventures from mushroom farms on Venus to moon trading stamps.
Six Russians on a government sponsored tour of Canada flew over the ruined Hudson's Bay Company fort at Churchill Bay before continuing to Fort Smith. Ottawa had previously barred access to Fort Churchill but agreed to allow a brief stop as part of a northwest itinerary. The visit comes amid continued questions about the purpose of the Russian trip and the government stance on northern installations.
As L. Gordon Cooper Jr. and Charles Conrad Jr. near 1,000,000 miles, they rest well and even sing aboard Gemini 5. Controllers aim to eight day mission while pursuing a simulated Agena target for Gemini 6 in October.
Twenty four U S war planes pounded the Ban Thach hydroelectric plant and dam site for the third day. Eight F 4 Phantoms eight F 104 Starfighters and four support aircraft damaged a multi storage generator building and a dam 80 miles southwest of Hanoi.
London reports deepen for Prime Minister Wilson as Labour loses its majority to two after MP Norman Dodd dies. Rebels like Desmond Donnelly press for reforms while talk grows of a special Liberal understanding and a possible October by election to restore strength.
Rebels agree to changes in the OAS plan creating a provisional government and civilian disarmament in Santo Domingo downtown. The compromise reserves rebel control over preliminary disarmament and dismantling of local military outposts, with talks for withdrawal of inter American peace forces to follow.
In Drosi, Italy, the Stillitano family remains cautious as the 22nd of the month passes without new killings. Police note that Domenico Massano, feared for a 1960-63 killing spree against the Stillitano clan, has not struck since June 22, 1963, restoring a fragile calm in the mountain village.
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