First man in space Yuri Gagarin completes orbit
MOSCOW AP The world’s first astronaut orbited Earth for 1 hour 48 minutes before landing safely in the Soviet Union. Gagarin, 27, rode a five ton Vostok spacecraft reaching up to 188 miles, with an in orbit time of 89.1 minutes. He reported feeling well and was greeted by Khrushchev and crowds as U.S. reactions followed from Washington and NASA officials.
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World applauds Soviet manned orbit milestone
Scientists worldwide praised the Soviet launch that placed a man in orbit. Sir Bernard Lovell of Jodrell Bank called the orbiting flight the greatest scientific achievement, while NASA head James Webb called it a splendid, significant event. Experts at a Florence symposium noted Soviet success but avoided direct comparison with the U S.
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Soviet Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin Triumph Heralded Worldwide
Associated Press notes a historic spaceflight as Yuri Gagarin becomes the first human in orbit and returns safely. The piece discusses Soviet lead in early space attempts, Laika’s pioneering role, and the hopes and risks facing future manned missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
Three Die in Carrollton Two-Car Crash
A head on collision on Ohio 39 west of Carrollton killed Donald Sell 44 Robert Mc Clure 65 and Florence Mc Clure 64 all of Carrollton. Paul E Orr 25 of Wellsville the other driver was hospitalized at Union Hospital Dover.
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Todays Chuckle
The line lampoons how people are overwhelmed not by ignorance but by knowing many things that aren’t true. A wry reminder that certainty can mislead and curiosity should trump confident falsehoods.
Bashful Bridegroom Sought In Airport Search
A two week Vancouver chase for Boyo a $1000 poodle who escaped his crate after arriving from England near Vancouver International Airport. Ground teams helicopters and tracking dogs search the area as the bashful groom eludes capture. If not found a replacement may be needed for the jilted bride.
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Africa Proposes Plan for U.N. Aid and Western Support
Twenty four African nations presented a wide ranging development plan at the United Nations. The plan, crafted with the U.S. delegation, seeks a special development bank a manpower training agency and increased technical and financial aid with no strings attached. It urges UN bodies to advance Africa’s development at the September General Assembly.
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Molotov Cocktail Tossers Sentenced In Cincinnati
Ronald L. Boehmler aged 18 of Mount Healthy and John M. Klein aged 19 of Cincinnati received indeterminate reformatory sentences in Hamilton County Common Pleas Court for four counts of burning property. The pair admitted to throwing homemade Molotov cocktails from a car in January.
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Adenauer Seeks U.S. Backing for West Berlin
German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer flies to the White House to secure President Kennedy's assurance of full U.S. defense support for West Berlin and Western Europe. He aims to reinforce NATO power while avoiding nuclear escalation and debate over West Germany's defense costs.
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Soviets Deny Loss of Astronauts in Space Tests
The Associated Press reports Soviet officials deny any astronauts were killed in space flight tests before Yuri Gagarin. Western sources suggest one or more Russians may have perished. Brig. Gen. Don Flickinger, head of USAF astronaut training, believes fatalities occurred. Soviet reply calls the claim utter fabrication.
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Dykstra Named Ford President in Ford Motor Co
DETROIT AP John Dykstra was named president of Ford Motor Co He had been VP in charge of manufacturing succeeding Henry Ford II who led temporarily after Robert S McNamara resigned to become secretary of defense
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Weather outlook with near normal spring temperatures
The forecast calls for near normal spring temperatures for at least five days with highs near 60 and lows around 40. Thursday will be cool followed by warming into Friday and Saturday, then cooling again Sunday and Monday, with total rainfall about one to two inches. Tonight will be windy and cooler with a low near 22. Thursday remains cloudy and cool with a chance of showers in the morning. Tuesday reached a high of 55 and a low of 45 observed today.
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Powers Wife Denies Release Report As Misunderstanding
Mrs. Powers told AP from her Georgia home that claims Gary Powers would be freed from a Soviet prison and return to the United States are untrue. She has heard no official word and notes his sentence could extend years with possible time off for good behavior.
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Israel Tries Eichmann. Hausner denounces Nazi genocide
Israeli Attorney General Gid on Hausner charged Adolf Eichmann in court with direct responsibility for the extermination of about six million Jews. He argued the crimes are universally recognized, not ex post facto, and urged the court that Eichmann initiated and organized Europe’s Jewish genocide. The session paused for Holocaust Remembrance Day.
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