Million Thrill As Grissom and Young Launch Streak Across Sky
Thousands of bird watchers at Cape Kennedy witnessed a spectacular Titan rocket launch. The perfect day produced streaking jets, sonic booms, and a roaring ascent that thrilled attendees and showcased a successful mission by Grissom and Young.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
Florida
Cape
Atlas
Titan
Titusville
Grissom
Forward
Hubert H. Humphrey
Outer Space
Spacemen Orbit Three Times and Splash Down
Astronauts Virgil I. Grissom and John W. Young orbited Earth three times in Gemini 3 and splashed down on schedule in the Atlantic. The mission demonstrated orbital maneuvers for future moon landings, with Grissom becoming the first US astronaut to rocket twice into space and both crews performing safety and communications experiments.
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John W. Young
Atlantic
Grissom - Young
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NASA
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Sule
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Moon
Mission Control Center
Molly Brown
Grissom and Young
Soviet Union
James A. McDivitt
Ranger 9 to Offer Live Moon Closeups Before Impact
In Pasadena scientists announced Ranger 9 will provide live television closeups of the moon’s surface just before its crash tomorrow at 9 08 a m A network relay plans to carry about 100 frames in the 10 minutes before impact marking the first time such shots reach the public The earlier Rangers 7 and 8 sent thousands of pictures but were released after impact.
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Pasadena
Calif
Rights Marchers Reach Midpoint of 50 Mile Pilgrimage
About 300 damp and exhausted marchers moved toward Montgomery on the Selma to Montgomery route as MLK Jr leaves the march briefly to attend a Cleveland program. Governor and National Guard troops patrol the highway while Rev Bevel is arrested on a speeding charge near Selma. Betty Jean Sullivan, 17, fainted during the trek. Leaders include John Lewis and Albert Turner with international and local activists guiding the contingent. The group camped near a swamp edge after a day of slowed pace and mixed weather.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Montgomery
State Capitol
Betty Jean Sullivan
Martion
Ala
Andrew Young
John Lewis
Cochairman
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Albert Turner
U.S. 80
U.S
Frank M. Johnson Jr
Freeze Warning Issued As Temperatures Plunge Tonight
The U S Weather Bureau issued a cold wave and freeze warning for this section of the state. Daytime highs reached 70 to 75 this afternoon while tonight s low is forecast 28 to 36 degrees, a drop of about 40 degrees. Skies remain cloudy with showers this afternoon and early tonight, and Wednesday will be much colder with highs near 36.
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Roadbuilders, Inc
Renwick Street
Stubbs Avenue
Monroe
Stern Chemical Co
Woman Driver Arrested For Making U Turn
A woman driver was arrested after attempting a U turn. She began the maneuver but altered course, causing a misstep in the street and leading to police involvement.
Zu anniversary marked after 53 years in Monroe
Mr and Mrs John E Zu celebrate their 53rd wedding anniversary at 507 Moore Ave Monroe. Married March 23 1911 in West Lebanon Ind. The couple plan a quiet celebration as part of a life shown in local chatter. Maureen Ballard staffs the West Monroe Chamber desk this week while Evelyn Terrell takes vacation in New Orleans.
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John E. Zufall
Moore Ave
Monroe
West
Lebanon
Ind
Maureen Ballard
West Monroe
Letter A’s long history traced by Britannica
Britannica traces the letter A from ancient scripts to modern alphabets, noting its vowel and consonant uses. The article highlights A’s visual evolution and persistence across cultures, underscoring its foundational role in written language.
Families watch from Texas as Gemini liftoff thrills area
In Houston area homes the Grissom and Young families counted down the final seconds of the first manned Gemini flight. Scott and Mark Grissom and John W. Young Jr with sister Sandra joined their mothers in the living room as the capsule sped skyward. Neighbors, public affairs officers, and a space center official described the launch’s speed and ascent while a family dog wandered nearby and news crews began their early coverage.
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Tex
Virgil S. Grissom
John W. Young
Scott Grissom
Mark
Timber Cove
John W. Young Jr
el Lago
Sandra
Barbara Young
Cape Kennedy Control Center
Scott
Sam
Betty Grissom
Trudy Cooper
L. Gordon Cooper Jr
Frank Hickey
Manned Spacecraft Center
Hickey
Molly Brown
Protests Not Heard On DeSiard Street Parking Ban
City officials opened a chance for protests against the DeSiard Street parking ban but no property owners appeared at the special City Council session. The ban takes effect June 1 from Ninth to 26th Streets. Mayor Howard said protests could be voiced at today’s meeting.
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City Hall
James C. Kelly Jr
DeSiard
Ninth
W. L
Jack) Howard
Abandoned Infant Christened Gemini at Magee Hospital
Nurses at Magee Hospital named an abandoned newborn girl Gemini after the Gemini space shot. The infant was found in a city sewer and brought to the emergency room where staff gave the name.
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API
Magee Hospital
Gemini
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