Market Rally Thickens Fog
Detroit stock rally strengthened after Chrysler announced a 4700 car June cutback but plants would close for four days and layoffs of about 6000. GM and Ford cuts also blamed for stock dips. Industry sees modest impact, with 1966 sales around 9 million versus 9.3 million in 1965. April sales dipped slightly yet late April hit a record, dampening safety controversy fears.
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Gemini Starts Dummy Flights Ahead of Space Flight
Gemini 9 mission planners staged simulated flights at Cape Kennedy as final prep before next Tuesday's launch. Thomas Stafford and Eugene Cernan were to participate in the make believe runs while a separate Explorer satellite launch was scrubbed due to guidance interference traced to the Delta rocket gantry.
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New York Hit By Rail Strike
Diesel engineers on the Long Island Rail Road walked off the job disrupting 12 000 evening riders on four branches. Union officials cited executives toasting the railroad president with hard liquor at a luncheon as triggering the strike. Diesel service was halted while electric trains ran, isolating about a quarter of stations.
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Queen Elizabeth Arrives in Brussels for Belgium Visit
Queen Elizabeth arrives from London for a five day state visit to Belgium as guest of King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola. Crowds greet the monarch and Prince Philip at Brussels Airport despite cold rain, celebrating the royal tour and official functions.
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