Weather Delays Glenn Mercury Atlas Launch At Cape Canaveral
Cape Canaveral sours as low clouds halt John Glenn s Mercury Atlas liftoff after five hours on the launcher His crew and NASA say a new window is not earlier than February first or later due to weather and sea conditions The president and aides react with disappointment as weather teams reassess recovery plans for the mission and delays continue through the weekend.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Navy
Ice Jams and Rain Cause Widespread Damage Across Nation
Melting snow and heavy rain triggered ice jams and floods in scattered regions. More than 150 barges broke from moorings in Cairo Illinois, harming shoreline structures and drifting on the Mississippi. Barges 200 feet long carrying grain steel and petroleum were later recovered by rivermen. Damage and recovery costs estimated at about $1 million by Mayor Robert Peddie. The Wabash River rose sharply near Lafayette Indiana. About 40 people were rescued west of Indianapolis and in Lafayette. An elderly couple trapped near Indianapolis escaped after signaling with a horn and shotgun. Small craft warnings issued from Savannah Georgia to Daytona Beach Florida as squalls were anticipated.
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Robert Peddie
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Savannah
Daytona Beach
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Adjustments Made Lunar Photos Still Possible
Goldstone tracking station and Cape Canaveral officials reported Ranger 3 speeding toward an off course rendezvous with the moon. Despite missing the planned contact, engineers hoped to capture television pictures as Ranger 3 crossed the moon’s orbital path at about 25,000 miles distance, with Goldstone in direct line of sight to relay commands for a late Sunday morning photo sequence.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Cost of TV coverage runs high
New York AP reports that ABC CBS and NBC spent over 600 production crew members and taped coverage for the canceled attempt to launch a man into space from Cape Canaveral. Pool costs totaled about $500,000 to be shared among the networks based on coverage.
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New York
ABC
CBS
NBC
Die In Molten Steel in Brazil Killings
A colossal crucible at a Volta Redonda steel plant spilled 60 tons of molten steel on Saturday. Eleven workers died and ten more were badly burned and not expected to survive.
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Volta Redonda
Brazil
Technicians face week of work before next try
CAPE CANAVERAL AP technicians must complete a week of testing and checks before John Glenn’s next launch attempt. A 7000 to 8000 foot cloud layer delayed the countdown as officials require optical and radio checks on the Atlas booster to pinpoint any trouble. Weather plus earlier countdown holds contributed to the postponement.
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Fila
John H. Glenn Jr
Glenn
John A. Powers
Project Mercury
Powers
Ponement
Final Resolution On Cuba Delayed Two More Days
In Punta del Este Uruguay AP ministers extended their deadline for Cuba resolutions by two days delaying final action. The deadlock centers on expelling Castro from the OAS with a seven nation bloc seeking delay for study. A sharper tough line may be issued by thirteen nations led by the United States if consensus falters.
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Uruguay
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Castro
U. S
Dean Rusk
United States
Organization of American States
Brazil
Mexico
OAS
Inside look at rising national crime explosion
The Middletown Journal reports a broad rise in crime nationwide with violence among youths theft by white collar crooks and executive syndicates. AP’s Bernard Gavzer outlines the scope on page 32 while a separate note recalls television quiz scandals from years past on page 18.
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Bernard Gavzer
Middletown
Chuckle: An Average Man Ahead of Retrospective Wisdom
A light quip on marriage humor suggests an average man is the man his wife overestimates before marriage and underestimates after, reflecting a playful view of spousal perception.
General To Visit Massacre Scene
General Victor Lundula travels to Kongolo in Northern Katanga to assess and restore authority after a massacre that killed 22 Roman Catholic missionaries. U Thant accuses Katangan troops of abandoning Kongolo, with 1,800 gendarmes withdrawn since December 30, despite Belgian concerns and U N. intervention limits.
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Katanga
Victor Lundula
Oriental Province
Kongolo
Antoine Gizenga
Heid
Leopoldville
New York
U. N
U Thant
Paul - Henry Spaak
Thant
Spaak
Army Plans Release Of 80 000 Regulars By July 1
Washington AP says about 80 000 regular Army soldiers affected by Congress extended tours will be released by July 1. Testimony from Secretary Elvis J. Stahr Jr. before the Senate Armed Services Committee corroborated the plan. About 4,700 officers on extended duty also will be released by July 1 or soon after.
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Sturday
Senate Armed Services Committee
Army
Elvis J. Stahr Jr
Tenderfoot Conquers Eight Day Cold Bet in Michigan Forest
Clare County probation officer Tony Wedal completed an eight day solo outdoor trial near Lake Beebe after leaving a snowbound forest. He weighed in lighter, reported enjoying jazz and reading, and planned a home meal after his return. Wedal said he carried minimal gear and caught fish to supplement dehydrated food. The bet group of 15 friends paid $10 each and Wedal would collect $15 after a winter sports banquet.
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Tony Wedal
Michigan Forest
Wwe ‘Oe Amesemey Weeery
Clare County
Vedal
Clare
Lake Beebe
Wedal
Sandra
Weda
Banqnet
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Rocco Morici
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Ark
Ronald Ingram
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