Syncom 2 Nears Synchrony Over Brazil for Global Tests
Syncom 2 drifts above 2000 miles, aiming to reach a point above northern Brazil where it will be slowed and positioned for two way transmissions with Lakehurst New Jersey and Kingsport Lagos Nigeria. Officials say true tests begin when two way contact is established and synchronous orbit achieved.
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Brazil
Lakehurst
Kingsport
Lagos
Nigeria
West Africa
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Kings
Africa
United States
Alton Jones
The
Space Agency
Rail Issue Bargaining Suggested Before Senate Panel
Union leaders return to the Senate Commerce Committee to discuss President Kennedy’s plan to patch the rail labor dispute. Wirtz says settlement outside legislation is not yet likely, with another hearing slated and negotiators urged to proceed. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers voices harsh objections to compulsory arbitration and a perceived bias toward management.
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Washington
R AP
Senate Commerce Committee
Kennedy
Interstate Commerce Commission
W. Willard Wirtz
Wirtz
John Pastore
D-R.1
A. F. Zimmerman
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Pastore
Commerce Committee
Engineers
Brothereod
Roy E. Dent
Ward Claims He Was Bystander in Profumo Scandal
London AP reports Dr. Stephen Ward 50 a society osteopath and artist on trial for procuring and living off prostitution earnings. The case centers on Christine Keeler and John Profumo. Ward contends he remained a bystander as witnesses accused him of involvement.
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London
Stephen Ward
Ward
Christine Keeler
John D. Profumo
Delta Rocket Lifts Syncom 2 to Elliptical Orbit Path
A Delta rocket launched Syncom 2 from Cape Canaveral on a complex mission. A 21 second motor burn raised the craft to an elliptical orbit ranging 22,300 to 22,548 miles high, adjusting speed. If synchronous orbit is achieved over Brazil, Syncom 2 will trace a figure eight over the equator at 55 west, appearing stationary for future advanced satellites.
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Cape Canaveral
Fla
Syncom 2
Earth
Brazil
Delta
East Africa
Spectacular Neville Island chemical fire controlled after hours
A large blaze at Neville Chemical Co on Neville Island near Pittsburgh was brought under control after six hours. One worker suffered facial flash burns, several firefighters treated for smoke inhalation, and plant manager H J Shearer put damages at about one half million dollars. Officials blamed the fire on an overheated resin tank during agitation of a kettle.
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Pittsburgh
Neville Island
Neville Chemical Co
Ohio River
Balsley
Allegheny County
H.J. Shearer
French Camp Voices Noise Plea Over Jet Planes
A letter signed by 16 youths at a summer camp near a French air base requests quieter jet training. They report a Friday flyover and a parachute box of candy drifting down, raising concerns about aircraft noise and safety.
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Dlion
France
Kennedy Urges Public Support for Nuclear Test Ban
President Kennedy appeals to all Americans to join a public debate over the limited test ban treaty. He calls it an important first step toward peace and warns a full nuclear exchange could wipe out hundreds of millions. Senate leaders stress careful, open consideration with Republican cooperation crucial.
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Dent Kennedy
Kennedy
Washington
Earth
Shrushchev
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Associated Press
Harriman reports partial test ban pact after Moscow talks
W Averell Harriman left Moscow with the three power treaty on a partial nuclear test ban and headed to report to President Kennedy. Lord Hailsham called the dinner Friday very jovial as Khrushchev signaled a thaw while Laos talks loomed.
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Moscow
U.S
W. Averell Harriman
Harriman
Lord Hailsham
Khrushchev
Royal Air Force
Britain
Laos
Kremlin
Castro Calls Kennedy Ruffian Over Prisoner Ransom Deal
Fidel Castro accuses the U S government of shortchanging him by 10 million dollars in a Cuban invasion prisoners ransom. He labels Kennedy a ruffian and says the United States swindles Cuba while signaling readiness to negotiate differences without restoring relations.
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Havana
Fidel Castro
Kennedy
U.S
Castro
United States
Donald Grant
The
St. Louis Post- Dispatch
U.S. State Department
Cuba
State Department
Herbert Muhammad
Elijah Muhammad
Grant
Earthquake Toll Expected To Reach Six Thousand In Skopje
Dazed survivors join thousands of rescue workers sifting rubble after Friday’s quake that leveled most of Skopje. Officials fear thousands dead as 260 tourists died in Hotel Macedonia and 85 percent of buildings were destroyed. Army aid, 10,000 troops, and emergency canteens aid victims as Tito declares mourning.
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Skopje
Yugoslavia
Macedonia
Europe
Tito
Petar Szambolic
Chuckle on vacation length and boss
A light quip notes a vacation should be long enough for the boss to miss you but short enough that he cannot see how well he can cope without you.
Kennedy Moves to Combat Racial Discrimination in Armed Forces
Secretary of Defense McNamara outlined plans to curb discrimination against Negro servicemen and families, allowing base commanders to declare off limits areas with relentless segregation. Labor Secretary Wirtz proposed new apprenticeship equal opportunity standards amid ongoing civil rights actions.
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Congress
Kennedy
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Secretary of Labor
W. Willard Wirtz
McNamara
Committee On Equal Opportunity
New Apprenticeship Standards Tied to Federal Certification
A Labor Department spokesman said about 9 000 local programs and 150 000 apprentices would be affected. Federal certification will be withheld if programs do not meet non discriminatory standards. The rule bars discrimination in apprentice selection, training, and related employment. Wirtz cited a Kennedy directive to curb racial discrimination and a plan to apply the same review to federal construction programs.
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Labor Department
Wirtz
Kennedy
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