Man High balloon flight marked by years of planning
Major David G. Simons piloted a 109000 foot high ascent in a specialized polyethylen e balloon and gondola built by Winzen Research. The four year project, directed by Col John F Stapp, tested endurance in near space with a vacuum-style gondola and life support systems including air conditioning and moisture control.
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Fargo
N. D
Air Force
David G. Signons
John F. Stapp
Wincen Research
Tno
Simons
Otto Winven
Stapy
Winzen
Vacancy Problem Forget Your Worries by Fin Tenants
Classified ad brief offers quick vacancy help from a classified ad writer. Contact number provided is 2-5959 for writing services.
First Real Spaceman Sleeping Off Vigil
Fargo North Dakota reports Major David G Simons returning from a record breaking balloon flight that reached over 100000 feet for 26 hours. He described the sunrise over the horizon as the most splendid sight of his life and noted the long voyage ended with a difficult landing.
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David G. Simons
Fargo
N. D
Simons
Forbes
N.D
Ras Outer Space
Earth
Max Leld
North
Balloon flight boosts aim for space by Simons
Air explorer Simons spoke of awesome sights after a high altitude balloon flight. Seven miners died in a sulphur mine blast while three were missing and eight rescued. Simons, chief of space biology at Holloman, described the experience and future manned spaceflight plans.
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Caltanisetta
Ovtay 1
Here
Sirians
Simons
Joravian
Isis
Joseph Kittinger
Air Force
Gail Russell Taken to Hospital by Deputies
Actress Gail Russell was found unconscious on her bathroom floor by sheriff's deputies who arrested her for failing to appear in court on a felony drunk driving charge. She was taken to Los Angeles General Hospital for treatment and booked for arraignment.
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Los Angeles
Gail Russell
Sheriff's
Luis. H.W. Trail
G. A Corbett
Miss Russel
Gail
Duputtes
Los Angeles General Hospital
Washington
UPI
Superior
Bent Eisenhower
Surningjeusalion
Maryland
Hospital
Solon Sees Increased Aid Funds
Washington noted Senator Lyndon B. Johnson supported raising foreign aid above the House 24.76 million earmark, while President Eisenhower urged restoring the House cut of 809 million. Senate appropriations proceed in secret to determine available prior-year funds.
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Washington
Lyndon B. Johnson
D-Tex
Senate
Johnson
House
Eisenhower
Nnews
Essexhmower
Senate Appropriations Committee
Son
Korea
Viet Nam
Youth Impaled on Fence Stake After Car Crash
Sixteen year old David Anpgiuin of San Rafael was thrown from a car and impaled on a wooden fence stake on Tuesday. He remained in serious condition after four hours of surgery at Ross General Hospital.
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Reyes LP
David Anpgiuin
San Rafael
Euraiteany
Ross General Hospital
CAP Hunting Lost Glider Pilot Believed Safe
A scattered report notes CAP hunting a lost glider pilot near Daggett California with ongoing search operations. Officials say a Japanese vessel and a Seattle glider pilot had recent sightings and a long dry lake chase near Silver Lake, Mojave Desert, remains under study.
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CAP Hunting
Bete Ara Fen
Graham
Daggett
Calif
Seattle
Adriatic
el Mirage Dry Lake
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