Global network tracks John Glenn orbital flight in seconds
A vast U S network links 18 ground stations from Cape Canaveral to Greenbelt Maryland to monitor John Glenn during his orbital flight. The system records every datum at the Mercury control center within six seconds and feeds it to computers for real time display and analysis.
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Glenn reports good condition on three orbit Mercury flight
Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. says despite minor auto control troubles he is fit to complete the three orbit mission. He switched to the fly-by-wire system, remains on course for a 4 hour flight ending near Grand Turk Island. Additional observers confirm safe operations and public excitement grows at Cape Canaveral and around the world.
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America
Insurrection Threatened OAS Warns France
Paris reports a swift clash on Algeria as rightist forces pledge to block peace talks with bullets. Rebel sources describe a tentative 100 page accord and a cabinet meeting in Tunis to approve a self determination referendum with Tripoli and Paris set to finalize the deal amid threats and questions from the National Council.
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Pills aboard Glenn capsule include painkiller and stimulant
NASA says the space capsule carries only medical pills for pain relief fatigue and seasickness. No poison or life ending drugs are aboard as stated by an NASA spokesman.
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Mrs Glenn Kids Glued To TV Set
Arlington use: the Glenn family prepared five television sets to view John H. Glenn Jr.’s scheduled orbital launch. Children David 16 and Lyn 14 enjoy a day off from school while Annie 40 stays glued to the TV amid prior postponements. Mrs Glenn expresses calm and confidence in the space project.
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No Quick Win In Asia McNamara
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii AP U S Defense Secretary Robert S McNamara warns guerrilla warfare in South Viet Nam may last years He returns to Washington after nine hours of talks with 22 military and diplomatic leaders in Hawaii and says the situation seems stabilized but the end is not in sight He notes trained Vietnamese forces and counterguerrilla experts and stresses patience before clear results in the struggle against the Viet Cong.
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Flood Toll May Hit 400 Mark
Hamburg officials warned floods in northern Germany could surpass 400 deaths as city officials reported up to 200 bodies found overnight. Damage could exceed 250 million dollars as rescues continued and thousands remained displaced in flooded areas.
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U S Plan Stays In Geneva Talks Despite De Gaulle Plan
U S officials said Washington will attend the 18 nation Geneva disarmament conference set to open March 14 despite French President Charles de Gaulle calling for a nuclear arms meeting among the Big Four. The message to Khrushchev signals France’s interest in the atomic club while Geneva negotiations proceed with U S Britain and the Soviet Union leading them. France consulted allies before sending the message, which omits Khrushchev’s summit-level proposal.
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London
Chuckle Peace Ends Between Bedtime and Your Own
A lighthearted note describes the small luxury of enjoying a quiet moment between the kids' bedtime and the adult's own rest time. It highlights a comforting routine and the rare calm that follows a busy day.
Welcome Home Johnny: New Concord Roars for Glenn
In Muskingum College gymnasium 700 to 800 residents and students cheered John H. Glenn's space shot as his parents watched on three televisions The town plans a major homecoming celebration and Mayor James Taylor said he is coordinating with NASA officials to arrange a visit once Glenn is free from duties.
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Pace Administration
Powersinterrogation drags on in lie detector push
U2 pilot Francis Gary Powers agrees to polygraph tests as U.S. intelligence officials press for a full account of how his May 1 1960 high altitude flight over the Soviet Union ended. Authorities deny truth serum use and note the questioning may extend beyond two weeks as investigators piece together the incident and the aircraft’s downing at 68 000 feet.
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Weather update with brisk temps and clear skies
Brisk temperatures grip the area tonight with a low near 21 degrees. Wednesday is forecast for fair skies and a high around 35. Yesterday's official high reached 36 by 3 p.m. while the overnight low was 21 at 7 a.m. today.
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