Samos Orbit Opens Path to Spies
Samos Orbit opens a pioneer mission to capture high detail photographs from space to aid future satellite programs. The plan involves a polar orbit from Point Arguello Naval Base, with cameras and sensors to relay data to Air Force centers, tracking stations, and readout facilities.
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Samos
Point Axegubeld
Calif
Earth
Samine
Andenberg Air Force Base
Navy Base
Oahu
Hawaii
Kodiak
Alaska
Air Force Satellite Test Center
Sunnyvale
San Francisco
Air Force
Point Arguello Naval Base
Vandenberg
Air Force Base
Los Angeles
Ype
4000 Mile Shot Cape Canaveral Minuteman test
A Minuteman intercontinental missile scored a dramatic first test, with all three solid-fuel stages firing and the rocket landing on target in the South Atlantic about 6,300 miles from launch. Air Force chief Gen Thames D White hailed the milestone as a pivotal step toward missile supremacy. The flight tested stages built by Thiokol Aerojet and Hercules with Boeing as test manager, aiming for combat readiness by mid 1962 and a rapid buildup to 600 missiles.
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Cape
Canaveral
Fla
America
Aje
South Atlantic Ocean
Air Force
Thames D. White
Thiokol
Aerojet
Hercules
Boeing Aircraft Co
Space chimp Ham returns home after orbital flight
Alton Blakeslee reports Ham the chimp arrived at Cape Canaveral aboard a Lockheed plane from Grand Bahama Island at 4 71 p.m. The pilot said Ham looks happy and Maj Dan Moseley joined the return at Patrick Air Force Base after customs. Photographers and newsmen watched as a forklift delivered the cage and Ham was moved to an NSA station wagon for return to his quarters.
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Hari
Cape Canaveral
Alton Blakeslee
Grand Bahamsland
Hain
Dan Moseley
Patrick Air Force Base
World Press
Ham
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Rebel Leader Clears 620 Tied Passengers in Recife Docking
Rebel chief Henrique Galvao sailed the Santa Maria into Recife harbor to discharge 620 captives, prompting street protests over asylum granted by President Janio Quadros. Navy officials warned the ship would not be seized as talks continued with Cmdr. Pedro Diez and Adin. Dias Fernandes. Ironically, U S Rear Adm. Allen Smith Jr remained at sea aboard the Gearing with other destroyers as police maintained guard around dock A to control crowds and secure the operation.
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Recife
Brazil
UPI
Henrique Galvoa
Galvau
Janio Quadros
Galva Ted’ de
Messazes
Galvao
Adin
Dia
Diez
O Amoke
Santa Maria
U. 5
Adm
Allen Smith Jr
Vogel Sgesang
Wilson
Vicary Police
Galyao
Mip
Ante
Dockside Report Reflects Transit Delays and UN Debate
The Santa Maria lay near dock 4 by noon as docking stretched hours. A United Nations debate on rail passenger arrivals and policy changes drew attention, with Adlai Stevenson named as a spokesman. Further details on pages A-3 and A-7.
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Santa Maria
United Nations
Congo
United States
Adlai Stevens
White Boy Pullout Triggers Desegregation Row
In New Orleans the Thompson family removed his sons from McDonogh 19 after a white boycott of the desegregated school. John Thompson, 33, an ex GI from Sylacoga Alabama, plus his wife and six children, left for an undisclosed destination. Gregory 9 and Michael 3 attended McDonogh as the only white children at the school, with the rest of the class being Black. Local segregationists applauded the departure as the details of the move spread. Thompson worked at Walgreens as a soda fountain assistant earning about 70 dollars weekly. Information continues on page A-6.
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Orleans
UPI
McDonagh
John N. Thompson
Sylacoga
Ala
Ly Gregory
Michael
McDonogh
Thompson
Gregory
Thompsong
Cldren
Walgreen Drugstores
Weather forecast hints at clouds fog tonight and sun Thursday
Low clouds and fog expected tonight with improving conditions by early Thursday morning. Thursday should be mostly sunny with a slight rise in temperatures across the area.
Jury Indicts Woman in Girl Killing in Bakersfield
Kern County Grand Jury indicted Dixie Elaine Lindsey for allegedly aiding her husband in the kidnapping and murder of 6-year-old Rose Marie Riddle. Lindsey to be arraigned before Superior Court Judge William Bradshaw Tate. Richard Arden Lindsey testified under guard as he awaits possible execution at a state prison.
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Bakersfield
Kern County
Dixie Elaine Lindsey
Rose Marie Riddle
Mes
Lindsey
Superior Court
William Bradshaw Tate
Murner
Richard Arden “Lindsey
Sax Quentin
Kennedy Aids Cenfer on Security and Economy
President Kennedy held a series of meetings with top advisers on the economy and security. He chaired the National Security Council and discussed the upcoming economic recovery message to Congress with Budget Director Bell, Heller, Roosa, Sorensen, and Treasury officials. The White House later added Treasury Secretary Dilson and Fed Chair Martin to the discussions led by Pierre Salinger.
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Washington
Kennedy
Congress
National Security Council
David Bell
Walter W. Heller
Robert Roosa
the Treasury
Theodore C. Sorensen
White House
Former Maryland Governor in Hospital
Former Gov. Theodore R. McKeldin was reported in satisfactory condition at Johns Hopkins Hospital after being stricken ill at a public dinner in a Jewish social hall. He underwent tests to determine the nature of his illness, with a tentative stomach ulcer diagnosis.
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Maryland
Baltimore
Theodore R. McKeldin
Johns Hopskins Hospital
Bandits Strike Sporting Goods Store Steal Seven Pistols
Police recovered seven pistols taken Tuesday night from a Long Beach sporting goods store after a car stop at Atlantic Avenue and Elmwood Street. Three suspects, including a 23 year old Hollydale woman and two men, were arrested though descriptions did not match. the woman knew a friend by a nickname. The shotgun used in a prior robbery was connected to the case.
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Lemyrood
Wien
Elvin Boyd Feightner
Ave
Aleyner
Anumuli
Tynwood
Wayne Greear
William Bean
Atlantic Avenue
Elmwood Street
Long Beach
Elof
Antonett Nicholina Trimble
Imperial Highway
Hollydale
Charles Edward Hill
Dave
Hait
Four Canadians linked to Lawford jewel theft case
New York police tied four Canadians and a woman to the $31,000 hotel burglary at the Savoy Hilton involving actor Lawford and his wife. Chief Walsh said the group is connected to a pattern of international hotel thefts with tens of thousands stolen from plush hotels in the United States and Canada. Bail set at $10,000 each as felony court hearing approaches. FBI joins city police in a wide inquiry into related burglaries and recovered a costly brooch reported stolen from the Lawlands.
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New York
Onder
Pet
Lawford
John F. Walsh
Canada
Meni
Savoy ‘Hilton
Kennedy
Walsh
FBI
Lawford Beft
Lawlands
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Samios
Point Arguella
Portugal
Hal Boyle
Wells
Robert E. Minnex
Antonette Trimble
Charles E. Hill
JFK
Aids Cenfer
Bandits
Sports
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