Flight 1 Astrojet Crashes Off Long Island Killing 95
An Astrojet Boeing 707 crashed in Broad Channel Jamaica Bay near Far Rockaway after departing Idlewild for Los Angeles. All 95 aboard perished including 87 passengers and 8 crew. responders reported no survivors as flames and smoke rose from the wreckage. The disaster occurred as Marines and astronauts were to be greeted in New York.
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Kennedy to reveal plans on atmospheric nuclear tests Friday
President Kennedy will tell the nation on Friday night whether the United States will resume atmospheric nuclear tests. An informed source says he will order tests to begin, with a national television address expected. The timing aims to precede the Geneva disarmament conference opening March 1 and to address Soviet pressure. Khrushchev urged no resumption, warning of a heavy propaganda price for any tests.
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FCC backs limited ownership of space stock plan
The FCC and President Kennedy clash over who may own a proposed American space satellite company. Chairman Minow testifies that the commission supports limiting ownership to authorized common carriers, backing Sen Kerr’s bill while keeping the firm as private enterprise.
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Aides Sought After Coup Attempt At Saigon Palace
In Saigon, Diem’s government canceled all preattack exit permits for Vietnamese amid a palace bombing by two renegade pilots. One pilot was captured near Saigon, the other fled to Cambodia and awaits extradition. Diem and Ngo Dinh Nhu survived unhurt, while Nhu’s wife suffered an arm injury.
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OAS Rampage Clouds Algerian Peace Talks
Violence escalates as 5 killed and 106 wounded in a terrorist surge blamed on the Secret Army Organization amid looming peace talks near the Franco Algerian border. Rebels grant provisional government power to sign terms with France while a suspected insurgency threatens a wider Korean? correction: ignore.
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Khrushchev Again Calling For 18 Nation Summit On Disarmament
Soviet Premier Khrushchev urged an 18 nation summit on disarmament and proposed talks among the four nuclear powers within a larger framework. He replied to De Gaulle proposing broad talks and warned nonnuclear states face consequences in a thermonuclear war. A Geneva disarmament meeting is planned later this month without top leaders.
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John H. Glenn Jr. greeted by roaring New York crowds
Lt. Col. John H. Glenn Jr. lands at LaGuardia as millions line routes from Queens to Manhattan to honor the astronaut. A city medal of honor is awarded at City Hall to Glenn along with Alan B. Shepard Jr. and Virgil J. Grisom, with Vice President Johnson and Gov. Rockefeller present at the Waldorf Astoria luncheon.
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Cold Snap Reduces Flood Danger Across Ohio River
A cold wave eased large flood threats along Ohio River tributaries though crests remained high in Cincinnati and Portsmouth. The Ohio River may reach 62 feet at Portsmouth and 63 at Cincinnati, with evacuations and Red Cross shelters in place as districts close schools and flood gates are readied.
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Avalanches Kill Dozens in Peru Town Conchucos
Rescue teams rush to Conchucos in the Andean highlands as reports estimate 60 to 100 killed and dozens injured by a Wednesday avalanche. Local official Oscar Barrios cites 6 to 10 confirmed dead and widespread panic in the valley. The disaster follows a prior avalanche in Huaylas Valley that killed thousands earlier this year.
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Powers' congressional appearance plans uncertain
Washington AP The fate of U2 pilot Francis Gary Powers and a public news conference remains unresolved. CIA Director John A. McCone had been set to brief two congressional groups on interrogation details but said he had not completed review of the special board's report.
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Controversy Over Souvenir Dollars Aboard Friendship 7
Washington AP report says the Friendship 7 capsule carried hidden souvenir dollars while orbiting Earth. Officials fear such items could jam equipment and vow preventive steps. Astronaut John H Glenn Jr testified only one $1 bill was known, while Lt Col John A Powers claimed about 206 bills were hidden by launch crew and showed one bill signed by astronauts for a worker on the gantry.
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Chuckle Lion Advice at Crossing
A playful note at a crossing offers a tip to avoid a rundown feeling by crossing carefully, using humor to remind pedestrians to stay alert and safe.
Weather Summary Sees March Roar Then Recede
March opened with a lionlike roar as colder air lingers tonight. The forecast calls for a high near 24 on Friday with a low around 16 tonight. Yesterday’s official high reached 34 at 12 15 p.m. and the overnight low was 12 at 7 a.m. The river crested at 2 feet 8 inches yesterday morning.
Ohio Space Heroes Feted by Roaring Washington Crowd
An Ohio reception honors John H. Glenn Jr. with Virgil Grissom and Alan Shepard Jr. as 3,000 guests flood the State Department rooms. Gov DiSalie proclaims February 20 as Glenn Day in Ohio, while leaders shield the trio in a private dining room.
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