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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1961

Page

5

Break In Dam Thock Poses Space Transport Problem

A break in a lock at Wheeler Dam disrupts TVA navigation and threatens NASA's Saturn booster move to Cape Canaveral. The 22 by 75 foot Saturn must travel from Huntsville, with a special barge at Redstone Arsenal, but water routes are blocked and road transport faces overhead and bridge barriers. The Marshall Space Flight Center aims to present a practical solution to NASA by Tuesday.

Huntsville Ala National Aeronautics and Space Administration Cape Canaveral Florida Redstone Arsenal Wheeler Dam TVA Ten- Ohio Mississippi Marshall Space Flight Center NASA Washington

Two Hundred Couples Reclaim Vows at Christ Church

In Los Angeles about 200 couples married for 25 years and 10 months repeated their weddings at Christ Church Bach. Invitations sent from the church invited guests to a second ceremony with a white lapel ribbon for grooms and artificial flowers for brides. The mass was led by Dr. Kraeat C. Wilson as the organist played and couples were seated in a reserved section, marking the annual June ceremony.

Los Angeles Sandes Yousare Christ Church Bach Kraeat C. Wilson

New Weed Control Experiment by State Department

The Conservation Department conducts an experiment to suppress Weeds using a chemical that causes them to grow and then die. The plan aims to test effectiveness and safety of the treatment.

Trenton NA Tin Tate Conservation Department

Wagner Defense Tour By New York City Officials

Mayor Robert Wagner and 23 city department heads defended his administration on a televised New York Newark program. He pledged crackdown on corruption while acknowledging flaws and promising ongoing accountability to voters in the election year.

NEW York Robert F. Wagner Wagner Nelson A. Rockefeller Pyaber Juldings Peter Juteitly

Europe's Newest Favorite To Meet Veteran Tonight

Jacqueline Kennedy, America's First Lady, to meet Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at Buckingham Palace. It marks her first official European visit after receptions in Paris and Vienna, with crowds greeting her warmly during stops in Canada and beyond.

London Europe Jacqueline Kennedy Queen Elizabeth VII Prince Philip Kennedy Buckingham Palace America Paris Vienna Canada Jackie Nina Khrushchev Pallavicini Palace

Miami School Teaches Handicapped Children Through TV Program

Mildred a nearly blind junior, George a spastic sophomore, and Richard a deaf junior attend Southwest Miami High School with 12 other handicapped students in a special TV based class. The program, run by the Dade County Board of Public Instruction, uses telecasts, individual teachers, and headphones, with Braille texts prepared by volunteers from the Council of Jewish Women to provide full academic work supporting real class participation.

Miami Fila Mildred George Richard Southwest Miami High School U.S. Office of Education Southwest High Mildred Yeagle Miss Yeagle Dade County Board of Public Instruction Council of Jewish Women

Kennedy and Fans Drawn to Starstruck Crowd

Mrs. Kennedy, 31, remains calm yet clearly affected by the strong public fascination. Her youth and beauty attract crowds, and a smile draws rapid attention from onlookers.

Mrs. Kennedy

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