President Kennedy Follows Glenn Flight From Palm Beach
President Kennedy watched as John H. Glenn Jr. prepared for the first American orbital attempt from Cape Canaveral. He kept a TV ready in his Palm Beach home and stayed in contact by telephone with Cmdr. Alan Shepard after his suborbital flight last May, signaling focus on Mercury and the moon mission goals despite cloud cover delaying the launch.
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24 Hour Hold Placed On Glenn Flight At Cape Canaveral
A heavy overcast halted NASA efforts to launch John H Glenn Jr into global orbit. The countdown was stopped at 9 10 a m EST and Glenn was removed from the Atlas rocket. NASA did not set a new date.
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High Water Floods Indiana and Ohio Cause Flooding Chaos
Rain and drizzle drenched Ohio and Indiana, turning snow to slush and swelling rivers. The Wabash rose over its banks at Montezuma, Lebanon shut schools as flood danger loomed, Lima roads flooded, and the Auglaize formed an ice jam. Spencerville and Willoughby Hills faced flood impact from the Chagrin River’s nine foot above normal flow.
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Divorce Still Is Planned Rocking Governorship
A Rockefeller family spokesman says Gov. Nelson A Rockefeller and his wife Mrs Mary Todhunter Clark Rockefeller have not altered their plan for divorce. The couple announced a legal separation two months ago, with an out of state divorce previously discussed. Mrs Rockefeller, 54, has given no public comment on the split while Rockefeller, 58, seeks reelection and possible presidential bids.
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Morrison Future At Stake In New Orleans Mayoral Race
New Orleans voters choose a Democratic mayoral nominee among nine candidates as deLesseps Morrison, 49, once a Louisiana political prodigy, eyes a return after resigning to become U. S. ambassador to the OAS. Morrison backs Adrian Duplantier, while Crescent City Democrats split with Victor Schiro as interim mayor. A March 3 runoff and a general election on April date loom.
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Betancourt Victory Amid Balcony Guerrilla Attacks in Venezuela
In Caracas President Romulo Betancourt appears secure as leftist groups backed by Castro allies mounted three days of balcony guerrilla attacks, sniper fire, and bombings aiming to paralyze the city. Police and troops countered, at least 32 killed, including officers, terrorists, and bystanders. banners praised Betancourt as violence subsided amid regional Cuba talks.
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Washingtons Trolley Cars On Their Last Runs Today
Washington marks the end of a century of streetcar service as last runs occur across the capital. Nostalgia swells among riders and enthusiasts as chartered cars and special trips span the final hours before trolleys fade from the cityscape.
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Chuckle He and She Clash Over Battle of Brains
A playful exchange features He declaring a real battle of brains while She retorts that fighting unarmed is brave. The light banter highlights comic rivalry and wit in a domestic setting. The moment pivots on wordplay and quick comeback.
Future Dim For Talks On Test Ban
Washington and London plan to tell Moscow that further separate talks on a nuclear test ban are futile due to Soviet stance on inspection. State Department officials cite recent Soviet maneuvers as proof Moscow opposes a ban under controls. Broad disarmament talks open at Geneva March 14 with 18 nations. prospects for real progress look dim.
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Ranger 3 Moon Mission Goes Off Course Toward Space
Charles Maher reports from Goldstone tracking station California that Ranger 3 carrying Kamera passed toward the moon Friday but will likely miss the moon by about 25,000 miles. Ground control increased speed to cross the moon’s orbital path, aiming to photograph the moon’s far side if possible.
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Khrush Is Hero Of Soviet Novel Khrush Is Hero Of Soviet Novel
In Moscow AP reports a new Soviet novel elevates Premier Khrushchev. Ivan Shukhov portrays Khrushchev as responsive to Siberian farm woes, noting a tidy office and a long green table where diplomats once sat. The story shows Khrushchev advising farmers and recognizing leadership gaps.
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Last big Time Racketeer Lucky Luciano Dies in Exile
New York AP reports Lucky Luciano, 64, died Friday in exile in Italy. Once called The Boss, he rose from Prohibition era crime to dominate the underworld with measured restraint. Born Salvatore Lucania in Sicily, he came to the U.S. at nine, faced narcotics charges at 18, and survived a notorious gangland ride in 1929 to cement his legend alongside Capone Yale Rothstein and Legs Diamond.
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Castro Excluded But OAS Deadlocked Over Cuba
The 20 American nations agreed Fidel Castro's regime is unfit for the inter American system yet split on expelling Cuba from OAS. U S Secretary of State Dean Rusk shuttled between factions seeking a tougher line, but only 13 of 14 votes were assured. Braz and Mexico urged a slow process via an OAS committee, while the U S pressed for immediate action. The conference aims to sign a declaration but may delay beyond Monday. Cuba cannot attend future OAS conferences.
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