Gemini 11 Tops Records With 850 Mile Altitude Flight
Gemini 11 piloted by Charles Conrad Jr. and Richard F. Gordon Jr. reached 850 miles above Earth over eastern Australia and photographed stars during a two hour 20 minute stand. Gordon briefly exposed to space to shoot ultraviolet star images as the Agena rocket powered the mission.
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Wasted Millions In Vietnam Supply Losses Prompt Probes
Pentagon officials estimate that millions in lumber steel and cement sent to Vietnam were stolen damaged or ruined due to hurried unloading and lack of storage. An inventory at three major depots and 13 warehouses aims to quantify losses with results expected in November.
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Grenada desegregation safety order issued by federal court
U S District Judge Claude F. Clayton ordered protection for Negro students returning to newly desegregated Grenada schools after reports of white violence. State officers dispersed rock and bottle attacks as patrols escorted students to a church. Justice Department sought arrest and prosecution of assailants. Governor Johnson said authorities had the situation under control.
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Paul B. Johnson
Jackson
Mississippi
Weather forecast calls for clouds and showers
The forecast shows a cloudy night with a thunder shower possible and a low around 48. Thursday brings cooler, cloudy skies with highs in the mid 60s. The outlook calls for cool weather through Monday with weekend showers. Yesterday’s high was 68 with a 60 overnight low. 11 am temperature was 67.
McCormack Wins Massachusetts Governor Nomination in Kennedy-Linked Race
Edward J. McCormick, previously out of sight, wins the Democratic nomination for governor by defeating Kenneth P. O'Donnell, a Kennedy White House aide. In the GOP, Margaret Heckler upsets Joseph W. Martin in the 10th District nominating contest. Endicott Peabody defeats John F. Collins for the Senate nomination to face Attorney General Edward Brooke in November.
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White House
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U.S
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Margaret M. Heckler
McCormack
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Kennedy
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Robert F. Kennedy
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John F. Collins
U.S. Senate
Peabody
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Brooke
Massachusetts
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Rolvaag Spanks DFL Upstarts In Minnesota
Governor Karl F. Rolvaag defeats DFL faction in Minnesota primaries winning the renomination for a second term. Lt. Gov. A M Keith concedes. Harold LeVander advances to face Rolvaag in November. Humphrey lauds Rolvaag amid party rift. Mondale and Forsythe sweep rivals for November contests.
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LeVander
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Hubert H. Humphrey
Humphrey
DFL
Walter F. Mondale
Robert A. Forsythe
Will
Backlash Over Civil Rights Bill Shapes Primary Races
In state primaries voters showed support and backlash dynamics as President Johnson's Viet Nam policy and open housing contested. George P. Mahoney defeated Carlton R. Sickles for Maryland governor while Spiro Agnew won the GOP nomination. New Hampshire backed Hugh Gregg and Thomas McIntyre faced defeat, with J Olivia Hunt renominated amid Viet Nam policy debates.
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