Soviet Voskhod Sunrise Orbit Carries Three Men in One Ship
In Moscow the Soviet Union launched Voskhod Sunrise, the first three man space mission. Col. Vladimir Komarov piloted with Konstantin Feoktistov and Dr. Boris Yegorov aboard, orbiting Earth every nine minutes and testing weightlessness and crew interaction.
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Vladimir Komarov
Konstantine Feoktistov
Boris Yegorov
United States
Officeal Tass
Sovet Union
Valery F. Bykovosky
Johnson accuses Goldwater of running against the presidency
President Johnson said Barry Goldwater treats government as an enemy and may be running against the office of president. He spoke in Reno during a 20 hour western campaign swing through Nevada Montana Wyoming Colorado and Idaho. Johnson contrasted Goldwater with West values and cited Las Vegas hotels and casinos along his route.
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Tho Pass
Manuel Mantilla
Raul Leoni
FALN
Hunt intensifies for U S air force lieutenant in Venezuela
In Caracas a 3,000 strong police and National Guard operation searches for Lt. Col. Michael Smolen abducted from his home by the FALN. A self described commander threatens a secret tribunal, while officials admit no clues exist amid hundreds of tips. The case echoes a 1963 Abduction of Col. James Chenault.
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Smolen
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James Chenault
Flooding Rivals Worst In A Generation In Kinston NC
The Neuse River neared nine to ten feet above flood stage with crest expected at 23 to 24 feet late today. About 400 to 500 residents evacuated as more left hourly. no casualties reported. Evacuees from farms and low-lying areas found shelter with relatives or at Red Cross sites Stallings Air field recreation center and National Guard armory. Water stood eight to ten feet in parts of Kinston and farmland remained submerged.
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Goldwater Support Up in Harris Poll
Louis Harris polling shows Barry Goldwater gaining two points since mid September. Fifty eight percent of voters favor President Johnson, thirty four percent back Goldwater, and eight percent remain undecided.
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Louis Harris
Barry Goldwater
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Goldwater
Weather Outlook With Cooler Midweek
The forecast calls for light frost in the early hours before departing today. Tonight will dip to the mid 40s. Tomorrow will be cloudy with a chance of showers. Daytime highs near 70 and lows around 48 through Friday. Cooler air is expected by midweek. Yesterday's high reached 58 at 3 30 p.m. and overnight low was 28 at 6 a.m.
GM Strike Progress Stalls As Local Deals Lag
The United Auto Workers strike against General Motors stalls as only two local agreements surface, leaving 92 of 130 locals unsettled. The walkout idles about 300,000 GM production workers with 32,000 already laid off as talks pause during the third week.
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Walter P. Reuther
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Barry Goldwater presses campaign in varied attacks
Barry Goldwater enters the final weeks of campaigning with a scattergun approach attacking President Johnson on coexistence with Communists, nuclear weapon reliability, Social Security, tax financed health care, tax cuts, and spending. He calls for a morality return and mocks the White House amid high reactions in Philadelphia suburbs.
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Arizona
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Bobby Baker
Philadelphia
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Murphy says USSR determined to drive US from West Berlin
Berlin reports quote former U S foreign policy adviser Robert D Murphy asserts Soviet intent to expel the United States and its allies from West Berlin remains strong. He links calm Berlin conditions to Soviet issues with Red China and Moscow, warns a new blockade would require force to avoid global demoralization.
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Lucius D. Clay
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Nonaligned Nations Speak Out Against U S Policy
The second Conference of Nonaligned Nations ended with attacks on U S Southeast Asia policy and calls to withdraw foreign troops from South Vietnam. It urged resuming the Geneva talks, urged Cuba base withdrawal, backed Puerto Rico investigations, and pressed for Red China’s UN admission.
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Puerto Rico
Latin America
Gun and Crank Calls for Bodyguards During Johnson Campaign
President Johnson's western trip faced two anonymous threats and minor incidents. A Phoenix youth carrying a .22 revolver was jailed for concealed weapon but later bailed. Another Phoenix teen with a Goldwater Miller placard brushed the President's hat. both were released after questioning. Secret Service noted heightened vigilance as Johnson rode through Long Beach.
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Johnson
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Andrew Watzek
Clarence R. Fetzer
Fetzer
Thomas Lee Wilkins
Wilkins
Humphrey Pledges End To Anti Italian Immigration Law
Senator Hubert H. Humphrey, campaigning in Newark and New York, pledges to dismantle the anti Italian wall in U.S. immigration rules. He argues the law discriminates against eastern and southern European immigrants, including Italians, and cites Columbus Day events and a World Series appearance to press the point.
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A Boy Prays for Guidance in a Lighthearted Moment
A humorous vignette shows a young child praying to God to help him become a better boy but adds that he is already enjoying himself and not worries about improvement. The tone blends innocence with a wink at self assurance.
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