25 May 1962
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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1962
Page
1
The report notes Scott’s safe return after rigorous tests while many Russians express cautious pride and hope. A Moscow housewife, a Soviet music student, and others praise his survival and health as the Free World hails the carpenter’s flight amid global suspense.
Global reaction to Lt Cmdr Malcolm Scott Carpenter culminates in front-page coverage from London to Tokyo. Radio Moscow downplays it while Fidel Castro’s Cuba follows the flight via radio and limited TV reception. President Kennedy lauds the achievement as Americans absorb the moment with radios in subways and major cities.
West Virginia Tech reported Thursday that its monitoring station overheard astronaut Scott Carpenter say there was smoke in the capsule shortly before reentry. The system tracked Carpenter’s exchanges with Alan Shepard and Mercury control, noting automatic reentry gear failures and manual operations required near Cape Canaveral.
Willard E. Graham, charged in the fatal beating of an elderly minister he rode with, pleaded guilty to second degree murder in Fayette County. The 18 year old sailor from Patrick, South Carolina, was sentenced by Judge Charles L. Garvin to 5 to 18 years in the state penitentiary with no parole before 10 years served. A jury had been seated and testimony to begin, but the plea halted the trial and redirect plans.
A deadly tornado torn through Waterbury and nearby towns, decapitating a man and injuring over thirty as it leveled 45 homes and damaged 150 more. Power outages affected 25,000 homes while state troopers and National Guardsmen cordoned the area to prevent looting.
Weather outlook for West Virginia shows increasing cloudiness this afternoon with showers and scattered thunderstorms mainly in southern and western areas. Highs in upper 70s, tonight lows in the 50s, with Saturday cloudy and cooler and thundershowers possible in the south. Five day trend: warmer than normal, then cooler by Tuesday, with limited rainfall.
Franklin Texas prosecutors pledge to push a search for the person who may have slain Henry H Marshall an Agriculture Department official who was probing Billie Sol Estes A medical examiner report suggests Marshall may have been murdered rather than committing suicide Congressional investigators widen Estes interests in a Texas Arkansas Washington state surplus housing operation A US Air Force transport crash near Tokyo kills seven. The Senate to vote today on a farm bill amid surplus cuts Titan missile explosion probe at Chico California hospitalizes 63 Navy revamp ordered by Secretary Korth
West Virginia designated its Department of Commerce as a cooperative office of the U S Department of Commerce Gov W W Barron announced. State firms seeking overseas markets can obtain information and advice on foreign markets trade fairs centers and missions from the state agency helping business travel and U S Travel Service details.
President Kennedy accepted with regret the resignation of Grant Stockdale as U.S. ambassador to Ireland, effective July 6, announced from Washington. Stockdale leaves after serving in the post, with the White House noting the resignation takes effect on July 6.
Russell Clemons an odd jobs worker who lived alone near the city limits perished in a fire at his residence described as a small trail er. Investigators seek to determine cause and circumstances surrounding the deadly blaze.
Dow Jones noon averages show 30 Industrials at 617.20 down 5.36, 2 Rails at 130.57 down 1.40, 15 Utilities 114.65 down 2.41, 65 Stocks 212.98 down 2.54. Sales to noon total 1,910,000 shares.
WILLIAM J. EATON reports that the Labor Department says the consumer price index increased in April for the third straight month, lifting the cost of living to a record high. The rise, driven by higher used car prices and gasoline costs, reduces the purchasing power of a ten dollar bill and may lead to small wage adjustments for about one million workers. An official notes the jump is irregular but expects inflation to stay modest for the rest of the year.
Archbishop Joseph Francis Rummel, 86, announced Pope John XXIII approved him to transfer full jurisdiction to Archbishop Cody. Rummel had ordered desegregation of 153 Catholic schools in New Orleans archdiocese, drawing segregationist fire since March. Cody, recently appointed as coadjutor, was blamed by many for the plan.
A Milan newspaper cartoon depicts a waiter offering a customer two glasses of milk and asks whether to drink it with Russian or American radio activity. The satirical panel comments on Cold War tensions and media influence through a simple beverage metaphor.
Boston doctors wait to see if a six hour operation to reattach 12 year old Everett Knowles Jr.’s severed right arm after a railroad accident can succeed. Surgeons repaired bones skin and vessels while monitoring a wrist pulse as the patient remains in fair but dangerous condition.
A Senate subcommittee subpoenas the files of M A Hanna Co of Cleveland, linked to nickel mining and smelting contracts with the General Services Administration. Former Treasury Secretary George M Humphrey, named honorary board chairman, faced questions over stockholdings and dividends during 1953 1957. GAO questions on cost reasonableness were noted.
The West Virginia Building and Construction Trades Council directed member unions to seek 35 hour work weeks with no pay loss when current contracts come up. The 74 unions in 19 crafts approved the measure by voice vote and backed re admittance of the West Virginia Teamsters to membership. The council also endorsed Congressman Cleveland Bailey for re election to a ninth term over Arch Moore.
Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia endorsed an Interior Department plan to study for one year a proposed 500 mile Allegheny Parkway. The route would start at Hagerstown Maryland and pass through 17 West Virginia counties to the Kentucky Tennessee Virginia border. The department urged Congress await study results before authorization action.
Gov Barron named James K Thomas of Charleston as chairman of the 225 member Governors Traffic Safety Advisory Committee. The group will meet June 13 to assess state needs, set priorities, and rally public support for action. Barron cited accidents and congestion as linked by road, vehicle, driver, and pedestrian deficiencies.
President Kennedy authorized the civilian space agency to award Scott Carpenter its Distinguished Service Medal. The ceremony is likely at Cape Canaveral on Sunday, though Kennedy does not plan to attend and issued the order on Thursday.
Astronaut W. Carpenter completes Aurora 7 flight after a tense reentry and loss of radio contact. Navy lieutenant commander survived a difficult mission, with delays in retro rockets and suit heat issues. Recovery aboard the Intrepid includes a call to President Kennedy and a note on Marine Pfc. Freddie Brown of Beckley.
Cape Canaveral reports Astronaut Scott Carpenter’s three orbit flight was plagued by erratic radio. His firsthand reports describe space phenomena including snowflake like particles, food crumbs, a drifting nylon line to a test balloon, and the horizon haze.
CAPE CANAVERAL UPI Mrs. Scott Carpenter praised the space program during a press conference after her husband Gordon Cooper’s orbital flight She and their four children Scott Jay Kristen and Candance faced questions with poise saying she did not pray for herself and felt no worry during the contact loss The Carpenters attend the Episcopal Church and were hosted by Navy personnel at Cocoa Beach during the mission.
Washington reports Russia uses three ships loaded with electronic gear to spy on U S nuclear tests near the Christmas Island area in the Pacific. A defense spokesman says the vessels are outside the restricted area and no action will be taken beyond warnings of danger from the tests.
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