The Gemini Six Emergency and a Calm Schirra
AMA News quotes astronaut physician Charles Berry stating Walter Schirra had four tenths of a second to decide whether to eject as the Gemini-6 booster shut down. Berry notes Schirra stayed remarkably calm during the abort. his pulse rose only after the decision and danger had passed.
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AMA News
Charles A. Berry
Walter M. Schirra
Thomas P. Stafford
Berry
Schirra
O.K
Today’s Quip on the Nickel Quarter
A witty remark notes the nation lacks a decent five cent cigar but still has a value in the nickel quarter. It frames a light economic jab with period voice.
Daily Crossword and Cryptoquote Puzzles in This Paper
A combined page features a large daily crossword with clues about leftovers unions obligations and historic battle sites, followed by a cryptoquote puzzle with a sample ciphered quote and hints on decoding. The column notes include a 1966 King Features Syndicate cryptoquote example and a listed quote about generosity from Stanislaus.
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Stanislaus
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Dear Abby Advice From 1950s Readers on Family, Friends
Readers share woes about a daughter living with parents and a bill for room and board, a father arrested for driving without a license, and questions about friendship etiquette. The column explains that husbands are not billed by fathers, advises on friendship, and confirms wedding gift display rules.
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Abby
Lighthearted Camp Talk: Washington Burlesques Camp Labels
A UPI column playfully labels Washington sights and figures with camp categories. The Rayburn Building earns high camp, the Smithsonian statue a classic camp, and Rep. Dan Flood’s waxed mustache pure camp while Dirksen’s hair is tentatively campy.
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UPI
Rayburn
Capital Hill
Smithsonian Institution
George Washington
Capitol
Dan Flood
Harry F. Byrd
Everett M. Dirksen
Batman
Dirksen
Hat tips courage in voting against library funds
A reader commends Paul Miller for voting against using poverty funds to build two Norwalk School System libraries while criticizing snow removal spending. He notes harsh winter conditions and urges better street upkeep. The letter ends with a signature from Robert Young of 263 West Main Street.
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Paul Miller
Norwalk
Paul
Robert Young
Main St
Sad decision reverberates as U S resumes Viet Nam air attacks
U S fighter-bombers renew strikes on North Viet Nam after a month lull. Johnson faces a prolonged, costly conflict with potential escalation beyond 1954 advisory levels. Debates over negotiators pit Hanoi against Liberation Front, with Moscow and Peking wary of losses and influence.
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UPI
Dan Nang
Thailand
U.S
North Viet Nam
Johnson
United States
Hanoi
National Liberation Front
South Viet Nam
Peking
Moscow
Washington
Liberation Front
France
Indo-China
Viet Nam
Asia
Red China
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