Space Twins Clear of Difficulties After Four Day Flight
Astronauts James A. McDivitt and Edward H. White II finished a four day Gemini mission with minimal health issues, doctors noting improved fitness over Mercury flights. Berry said stay aboard the Wasp may extend to Thursday morning and Houston return plans hinge on ongoing assessments. President Johnson praised the crew during a phone call and invited them to his Texas ranch, as space officials eyed future seven day flights in August.
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James A. McDivitt
Edward H. White II
Mercury
Charles A. Berry
Adm
William McCormick
Houston
Tex
Berry
Air Force
L. Gordon Coop
Wasp
Howard Minners
United States
Maj. White
Johnson
McDivitt
Atlantic
Fand
White
Texas
New York
Houston Mission Control
Soviet Fires 2nd Moon Shot
The Soviet Union launched a rocket toward the moon in what appears to be its second attempt in a month to achieve a soft lunar landing. Tass reported Luna 6 as an automatic station. the mission followed Luna 5, which crashed on May 12 after a prior test.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Tass
Earth
Moon
Cigarette tax hike signed by Gov Hughes at three cents per pack
In Des Moines Gov Harold Hughes signed a bill adding three cents to each cigarette pack starting July 4, projecting about 8.5 million dollars in annual state revenue. A second bill allows beer taverns to stay open later but requires a later opening time as well. In Davenport AP reports Ted Sora a Chicago jewelry salesman said he was robbed of about three thousand dollars in gems after leaving his car to register at a hotel.
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Davenport
Ted Sora
Yugoslavia Mine Disaster Toll May Rise
In Kakanj Yugoslavia the mine's technical director Muriz Osmanagh said the death toll from Monday's methane gas explosion is likely to rise beyond 114, with rescue teams continuing to reach all parts of the shaft in the worst mine disaster since World War I.
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Kakanj
Yugoslavia
Muriz
Osmanagh
Separation report denial cited by Lawford wife Pat Kennedy
In The Nation report Peter Lawford denies plans for legal separation from his wife Pat Kennedy. The denial came via columnist Earl Wilson in the New York Post while Lawford remains in Hollywood.
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NEW York
Peter Lawford
Lawford
Hollywood
Earl Wilson
New York Post
Pat Kennedy
Navy Proposes Longer Enlistments to Boost Force
The Navy seeks to lengthen enlistments and active-duty tours by about six months for skilled officers and seasoned sailors to meet war demands in Viet Nam. The plan faces heavy resistance at the Defense Department before a final decision.
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Washington
Viet Nam
Navy
Defense Department
Shots Hit U S Consul At Cordoba
US Consul Allison Wanamaker, 46, of Seattle, was wounded when a passing car opened fire on his automobile near Cordoba Argentina. Doctors said he is out of danger after Monday night surgery for a left hand wound and facial injuries from a bullet crossing his jaw. He had no idea of the attack’s motive.
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Cordoba
Argentina
Allison ‘Temple Wanamaker
Wanamaker
Seattle
Raiding U.S. Planes Hit N Viet Nam Supply Depot
Saigon reports thirty three American jets hit the Vinh supply depot in North Viet Nam. Pilots claim extensive damage amid heavy antiaircraft fire as bombs struck 40 to 50 buildings. Air Force crews also damaged a dam and radar site near Vinh while Marine patrols killed Viet Cong in Da Nang and Chu Lai.
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U.S
N. Viet Nam
Saigon
South Viet Nam
Vinh
North Viet Nam
Van
Air Force
da Nang
Chu Lai
Northwest Iowa Town Struck by Funnel Clouds
CRAIG AP Residents of a northwest Iowa town of about 120 survey Monday night damage from funnel clouds raked the community late Monday. Area residents said several apparent wisps swooped down about eight miles west of Craig before dark. Authorities said reinforcements sent into the area failed to find the attackers. No injuries were reported. Law enforcement officers who reached the town learned from U S military sources that damage was extensive aboard the Navy cruiser.
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Craig (Ap
Iowa
Craig
U. S
Color Film Of White Walk Shown From Gemini Capsule
Houston AP reports color footage shown today of Edward White exiting the Gemini spacecraft and drifting in sunlight at 17,500 mph. The film, shot June 3 from an automatic camera under the craft, captures White becoming the first American in space in a purely suit powered ascent, with sun reflecting on his suit and lifeline.
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Edward White
United States
NASA
Houston, Tex
Edward’ White
Manned, Spacecraft’ Center
White
Jyenich
National Historic Site To Honor Hoover Favored
A Senate interior subcommittee heard testimony in favor of creating a National Historic Site in West Branch to honor President Herbert Hoover. Endorsements came from Alan Hoover, Sens. Hickenlooper and Miller, Rep. Selmerhausen, park service director George Hartog Jr, and others. estimated cost about 1.65 million dollars for land and development.
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Hoover
Washington
Senate Interior
Herbert Hoover
West Branch
Alan Hoover
New York City
Bourke Hickenlooper
Jack Miller
John Sel
Midhauser
Lowa
George B. Harttog Jr
Park Service
Adm
Lewis L. Strauss
The
Atomic Energy Commission
James Arnold
Delbert Orr
Astronauts White and McDivitt Rest Aboard USS Wasp
Astronauts Edward White and James McDivitt are shown relaxing below decks on the carrier USS Wasp after being picked up in the Atlantic following four days in space. They receive thorough medical checkups aboard the ship before they go ashore.
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Edward) White
James “McDivitt
Wasp
Dad Would Join Trip To Moon
Maj Gen Edward H White, father of astronaut Edward H White II, says he would join a future moon mission but fears age limits. He notes his son’s spaceflight around the world and recalls his own varied flying career while his family watches from their Florida home.
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St. Petersburg
Fla
Edward H. White
America
Moon
White
Edward H. White II
Pat White
Gemini Capsule Draws Attention Aboard USS Wasp
Gemini 4 capsule on the carrier Wasp attracts display attention. Astronauts James A. McDivitt and Edward H. White Jr. visited and the scorched stubby craft rests in a roped-off deck display. The capsule previously covered 1.6 million miles in four days at 17 500 mph on a high speed orbit.
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Uss
Wasp
James A. McDivitt
Edward H. White
Two Astronauts Land on Carrier After Spaceflight
Berry and the other astronaut docked with the carrier Wasp after a four day mission. Doctors aboard examined them, pronounced them in excellent shape, and the pair relaxed with a hearty meal aboard the admiral's table before inspecting their spacecraft on deck.
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Berry
Wasp
Wives Awaiting Heroes Return From Gemini 4
Houston AP dispatch notes the wives of astronauts James A McDivitt and Edward H White II awaiting the return of Gemini 4. They plan weekend rendezvous with the heroes and received presidential invites to LBJ Ranch, with emotions ranging from laughter to tears after the mission.
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Houston
Tex
James A. McDivitt
Edward H. White II
America
Lbj Ranch
Proposed Postal Change Opposed by Hansen
Rep John B Hansen of Iowa challenged a Post Office Department plan to shut the rail terminal in Council Bluffs saying there was a lack of forthrightness and that a clear plan had not been provided until May 24. He noted the terminal’s high efficiency and warned any savings from closing it would harm Council Bluffs.
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Awashington
John BR. Hansen
Iowa
Post Office Department
Council Bluffs
House Post Office
Hansen
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