Slayton's Space Mission Setback Sparks Mixed Reactions
In Sparta Wisconsin Charles Slayton's son faced a near miss on a Mercury mission as spaceflight plans shifted. His mother Pennyed feelings of silliness while his father urged resilience. In Boulder Florence Carpenter, mother of Scott Carpenter, expressed relief and pride as her son prepared for the next flight. Carpenter, a Navy pilot and test veteran, wife Mary Lanney and four children, reflects a long service career and wartime missions shaping a future in space exploration.
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Three Aircraft Men Die in Fiery Crash Near San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO Tex Three Howard Aero Service employees died when a twin engine plane broke apart during a test flight and exploded upon hitting a ranch 30 miles northwest of San Antonio. Victims were pilot A K Middleton co pilot Edward J Garza and design engineer W E Davis. DeWitt Libold witnessed the craft fall near Pipe Creek Community.
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Born to Be Pioneer Astronaut Chosen Wife Remains Supportive
The wife of M. Scott Carpenter recalls she would load their four children and household goods into a car and a 12 foot sailboat as Carpenter was picked in 1959 to be one of America’s first spacemen. He served as a naval officer and test pilot before selection.
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California Assemblyman Charged Over Plane Bomb Hoax
UPI reports federal officials weigh charges against California Assemblyman Charles Edagt Chapel over a bomb hoax aboard a plane. Police questioned Chapel after he reportedly claimed a nitro bottle on the plane and left the aircraft to report to airport officials. Chapel, veteran Marine and author, was first elected in 1950.
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Cows Cause Traffic Tie Up in Miami Dairy Farm Incident
Reported by UPI and HAPEL, a dairy farm disruption blocked a thoroughfare Thursday night. Federal agents planned a roundup with Miami police and patrol officers responding to herd cows and begin a formal investigation today.
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Turkish Interior Seeks Harsh Penalties Against Communists
Ankara reports the Interior Ministry urged the Justice Minister to strengthen penalties for communism. Communism is outlawed in Turkey and currently carries long prison terms with possible death. officials say tougher measures are needed to fight communism effectively.
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