Burlington Man 75 First To Pilot Plane From Iowa
Burlington resident Hartman known as Mr Aviation started in aviation at 15 by running away and balloon parachute jumps in Chicago. He built Memory Jenny, a WWI replica, first flew on his birthday, later donated to an aviation academy in Colorado Springs for a $2.5 million memorial, and trained pilots at Burlington Municipal Airport during World War I.
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Burlington
al Hartman
Chicago
Hartman
Enny
Jenny
Order of Daedalians
Air Forge Academy
Colorado Springs
Colo
Crat
Confederate Air Force
Tennessee
Art Hartman
Love Soil
Twasoil
Harriioan
Burlington Municipal Airport
Glenn Shows More Signs Of Recovery
Houston reports Lt Col John Glenn has recovered enough from an inner ear disorder to work in the yard and walk the neighborhood though still affected by dizziness. Cmdr Alan Shepard Jr also shows improvement, yet suffers from lingering vestibular issues and limited flying ability as a passenger.
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Houston
Tex
John Glenn
High Yard
Charles Beery
Manned Spacecraft Center
Glenn
Berry
Alan Shepard Jr
Flag debate as Canada weighs maple leaf banner
Ottawa reports Prime Minister Lester B Pearson seeks to designate the maple leaf flag as Canada's official banner. Opposition grows among Canadians while supporters press Parliament for approval. The House of Commons plans to debate the issue on Monday amid mixed sentiment nationwide.
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Ottawa
Canada
Parliament Hill
Lester B Pearson
Briligh Dlessent
Pearson
House of Commons
Kindergarten Graduation Sparks Youthful Debate
A Florida scene shows Lonnie Bench reacting to a kindergarten graduation ceremony. The caption notes a youthful trend in graduations as Lonnie questions the age of graduates amid a LAP Wirephoto credit.
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Lonnie
Bench
Scranton Announces Nationwide Drive for Republican Nomination
Governor William Scranton declares determination to win the Republican presidential nomination and tour the nation to secure Connecticut’s 16 convention delegates. He plans Hartford appearances, drafts a campaign team, and signals a shift from reluctant candidate to full campaign organizer with aides and state leaders building support for a four week whirlwind tour.
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Dalton
Pennsylvania
William W. Scranton
Connecticut
Scranton
Hartford
Barry Goldwater
Arina
San Francisco
Maryland
Failing Fifth Grade Billy Goes to College in Florida
Titusville Florida reports Billy Green a 12 year old fifth grader slated to begin a six week freshman course in Physical Science Survey at Brevard Junior College next week. Educators note his high mental ability reading and math, though he struggles in standard fifth grade work. If he succeeds he may pursue a college degree.
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Titusville. Fla
Billy Green
Ry College
Billy
Brevard Junior College
Harbor City
It Bay
Sallie
Woodrow Fr. Darden
Brevard Turner College
T. C. Helvey
University of Florida
Science
Helvey
Biophy’ Isk
William
Cape Kennedy
Boyp
Tax cut sparks business upturn in May sales
The Commerce Department reports May sales rose from April and beat May 1963 by 7 percent as retail chains like May Co show stronger demand. Business spending is planned 12 percent above 1963, with $43.9 billion projected for capital outlays, signaling peacetime growth amid rising payrolls and equipment purchases.
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New, York
Commerce Departmenty
May Co
Morton D. May
Commerce Department
Pew
Commerce
Luther H. Hodges
Queen Elizabeth II marks official birthday parade
London dispatch reports Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her official 48th birthday with Trooping the Colour at Horse Guards Parade near Buckingham Palace. The Coldstream Guards color led the march as thousands gathered while the queen, now four children, rode a chestnut horse amid a ceremony traditionally held in June for better weather. Her actual birthday is April 21 and the June ceremony dates back to rainfall concerns.
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London
Elizabeth II
Buckinanam Palace
Coldstream Guards
Germany
Palace
Prince Edward
England
U S Family Median Income Rises to 6249 in 1953
Census Bureau reports US family median income rose five percent to 6249 in 1953. Number of families earning over 10000 finally surpassed poverty group, while overall poverty fell to 18.5 percent. White family median income noted as 10548, with figures for other groups indicated.
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Wastmnulon
U. S
Burgaw
Johnson
Is This the Day You Finally Do Something About Your Weight
A playful seven month old, identified as Robert Sloat of 1514 West Acre Drive, speaks through a reporter expert in baby dialects about dieting and weight. The fragment satirically notes scales, diet jars, and the idea that even infants comment on weight and appearance in a humorous exclusive interview.
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Robert Sloat
Ed. Sloat
West Acre Drive
Humphrey Confident on Civil Rights Bill Progress
Sen. Hubert H. Humphrey, floor manager, voiced strong confidence the civil rights bill will be accepted by the House and reach President Johnson in time. He said no substantive changes are expected, though a conference committee could delay if House objections persist, with action targeted before the Republican convention and the Fourth of July signing hope.
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Sen
Humphrey
Washington
Hubert H. Humphrey
Senate
House
Minnesota
Johnson
Congress
San Francisco
Acton Mumphrey
Sen. Aleten
J. Eiender
D-La
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