Powers’ Arctic U2 Mission Described In Detail
Francis Gary Powers testified to the Senate Armed Services Committee about the U2 shoot down, recounting the explosive loss, the orange sky, canopy ejection, and his survival after parachuting into Soviet territory. He described a violent spin, failed escapes, and a rapid landing in an open field.
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Washington
Francis Gary Powers
Central Intelligence Agency
Powers
Senate Armed Services
Senators Praise Powers Actions in U2 Mission Hearing
In Washington a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing lauded Francis Gary Powers after his 1960 U2 mission. Powers described the blast that damaged his plane and his 10 hour daily interrogations while noting he always remembered I am an American. CIA Director McCone said Powers would remain with the agency and resume work.
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Washington
Francis Gary Powers
Soviet Union
CIA
John A. McCone
Powers
McCone
Kennedy
Len Leverett Saltonstall
R-Mass
Evening club and organization meetings scheduled this week
Wednesday events include Shawnee Field Archers at Sportsmen's Club and Blythe Williams American Legion Post 231 meetings at 7:30 p m, plus McElfresh American Legion Post 149 Franklin at headquarters 100F Highview Encampment at 8 p m, and Knights of Columbus K of C Auditorium. Thursday lists Lions Kiwanis Trenton Lions Soroptimist Alpha Council 326 Jr OUAM and several other groups with 7 30 p m to 8 p m start times across Manchester and Franklin venues.
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Shawnee Field Archers
Sportsmen's Club
MUST
Burton Road
Blythe - Willams American Legion
McElfresh American Legion
Franklin
Highview
Monroe
Knights of Columbus
Order of Ahepa
Greek Orthodox Church
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alpha Council
Jr. Ouam
N. Broad Knights of Pythias Lafayette Lodge
Castle Hall
Toastmasters Club
J&j
Franklin Foe Auxiliary
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Manchester
Trenton Lions Club
Communication Workers of America
Central Ave
North Madison Township
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Firmgrip
Middletown, Ohio
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Dobrozsi
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Sm the Complete Variety Store
Tsences
QT Marineer
Parian
Jarniah
James A. Beatty
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