Cooper diary of spaceflight fireflies and stars observations
The diary entries describe Cooper observing stars, Orion and Betelgeuse, from orbit with fireflies seen near the craft. He notes lightning on Earth, the sun rising, the moon, and Venus and Jupiter, while detailing drift, beacons, and the odd sensation of objects staying in place in zero gravity. He mentions leaks, water spills, and difficulties with dehydrated food as he photographs and records impressions aboard the spacecraft.
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Orion
Cooper
John
Glenn
Space
Africa
Atlas Mountains
South Indian Ocean
Saturn
Earth
Venus
Jupiter
Beacee
McDonnell
Wisconsin Faces Tax Debate Over Sales and Income Divides
Wisconsin lawmakers and Governor Reynolds grapple over a sales tax compromise to fund state services amid education and welfare costs. The debate pits a mandate for revenue against GOP calls to limit spending, with potential shifts in state aid and property taxes shaping education boards and local budgets.
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Senate
Assembly
Nelson
GOP
Gas Station Attendant Victim Dies After Assault in Neenah
Pratt, a gasoline station operator in Neenah, was killed after a blow to the head. A snow shovel with blood stains is the primary lead. coroner notes four marks on his left arm and a head injury not causing death. Pratt, born 1939 in Berlin, lived in Neenah, married Maria Webb, with a two year old son Mark. He had worked at the station three and a half years. Funeral set for Trinity Lutheran Church Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Friends may visit Friday at Westgaar Funeral Home. interment Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Pratt
Berlin
Neenah
Maria Webb
Trinity Luutheran Church
Mark
Gerald
Donna
Delores
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Trinity Lutheran Church
G. A. Schaefer
Westgar ‘Funeral Home
Oak Hill Cemetery
Peterson New GOP Chairman For Wisconsin
Peterson reportedly favored the election of one man but would accept any of the trio. He described himself as a conservative and a neutral Republican on presidential and gubernatorial races. The executive committee chose him after six ballots. officers named include Mrs. Dorothy Krohn Ray Johndahl Mrs. Henry Baldwin Mrs. Isabelle Grewe and John Hough. Republicans may denounce Reynolds over high state spending and income tax rises amid a 65 million dollar deficit and austerity affecting higher education and welfare.
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Peterson
Jasper
Isabels
Dorothy Krohn
Oshkosh
Ray Johndahl
Racine
Henry Baldwin
Wisconsin Rapids
Wisconsin Federation of Republican Women
Isabelle Grewe
Eau Claire
John Hough
Janesville
Reynolds
Assembly
Senate
Car ends on bridge guardrail after Lake Butte des Mortis crash
Allen E. Tompsett of North Fond du Lac reported minor damage but serious injuries after a north end Lake Butte des Mortis Bridge collision. He said sudden braking by the car ahead caused him to swerve and strike the guard rails, leaving the rear perched atop the guard rail. a strong wrecker had to extract the vehicle. He suffered injuries to his right arm hip and head and was advised to seek medical care.
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Lake Butte Des Mortis Bridge
Allen E. ‘ Tompsett
Wisconsin St
North Fond du Lac
Winnebago County
I Tompsett
Tompsett
Oshkosh youths enroll at Camp Manitowish
Six campers from Oshkosh join 26 communities at Camp Manitowish in Boulder Junction for its 46th season opening June 20. Participants include Robert Chase John Brown Frederick V Fox Douglas Hyde Bruce Wollaegjer and Paul Berger. The camp offers a canoe trip program across northern Wisconsin and Upper Michigan and a sailing program on Boulder Lake. Expel Israeli Agents. BASEL Switzerland AP Two Israeli agents are expelled after a Swiss court convicts them of threatening German scientist Dr Paul Goethke involved in missile work for the United Arab Republic.
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Oshkosh
Camp Manitowish
North Woods
North -Central Area Council of Ymca Groups
Boulder Junction
Robert Chase
Shorewood Drive
John Brown
New York Ave
Frederick V. Fox
Washington Ave
Douglas Hyde
Bruce Wollaegjer
Basel
Switzerland
Paul Goethke
United Arab Republic
Rosser Attends 54th Rotary Convention in St Louis
Mr and Mrs W R Rosser of Oshkosh attend the 54th annual Rotary Convention in St Louis arriving Monday and planning to return Friday. About 11 500 Rotarians and family members from over 55 countries attend with speakers including Willy Brandt and Eric Johnston. Rosser is president elect of the Oshkosh Rotary Club and attending his first convention.
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W. R. Rosser
Oak
Rotary International
Rosser
Rotary Club of
Oshkosh
Oshkosh Soldier Returns to Duty
Pvt. Kenneth E. Jorgensen of Oshkosh returns to duty after a two day leave with his wife Judy and his parents Mr and Mrs Elvis Jorgensen of 6174 Oregon St. He leaves from Oshkosh for Fort Belvoir Virginia.
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Kenneth E. Jorgensen
Charles Ave
Fort Belvoir
Judy
Elvis “Jorgensen
Oregon St. Pri
Northwestern Theres June 13 1963 Army Training Visit
Jorgensen visited his grandmother Mrs Pearl Stewart at 412 W Lincoln Ave after completing basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. He is en route to a school for training as a supply clerk in the heavy equipment department of the Army.
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Vate Jorgensen
Pearl Stewart
Lincoln Ave
Fort Leonard Wood
Heavy Equipment Department
The
Army
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