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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1963

Page

4

Senators Question Private Space Firm and Satellite Regulation

Washington reports Sen Alton questioned a private space company and its chartered status as the Senate weighs whether it can approve or regulate privately owned space ventures. The remarks address a constitutional right to confirm appointments and potential oversight on space enterprises amid a wider Senate battle.

Washington UPI Sen Altion Bert Gore Senate Wes Pass Busy Satellite Corp Gore Kennedy Ie Qantas Newytralia

Ex-Marine slain on integration hike shocks communities

Mary Moore described her husband Bill Moore as a pacifist who sought to aid the underdog. A two week hiking trip from Chattanooga to Jackson via Meridian was halted when his body was found near a rural store in Alabama. Moore, a former Marine and author, carried letters to media and the President and had ties to civil liberties groups.

Yocum Moore Mary Binghamton Chattanooga Birmingham Jackson Meridian Miss Attalla Gadsden Meridian American Civil Liberties Union

Oh God I don’t know why anyone would hurt him crusader for rights

Mrs Mary Moore mother of three describes her husband William Moore as kind and a crusader for people’s rights who was killed by an assassin’s bullet on a lonely road near Attalla Alabama He had moved from a trailer home in Binghamton to Baltimore last November to be closer to anti segregation movements The article notes her sorrow and views on his work and character

South Binghamton, N.Y Mary Moore William Attalla Ala Moore Baltimore

Car Dealers Sued in Dallas Over Weekend Closings

Dallas district attorney filed test suits seeking injunctions against four automobile dealers accused of staying open both Saturday and Sunday. The action argues the shops violate the weekend close law by keeping autos on view and staff on site, even though no sales occur on Sundays.

Dallas Assle, Dist. Atty James M. Williamson

Weismuller Weds German Maria Brock in Las Vegas

Johnny Weissmuller and Maria Brock, a 34 year old German divorcee, married in a civil ceremony in Las Vegas. The actor known for Tarzan honeymooned with his fourth spouse.

Las Vegas Tarzan Johnny Weimuller Maria Brock Weissmuller Miss Brock

Gemini Runs Behind Schedule for 1964 Manned Flight

Houston AP reports Gemini project chief Andre Meyer Jr says delays by subcontractors and fabrication issues push the first manned Gemini flight to at least the summer of 1964. The Mercury program could continue if needed, with a second craft prepared for longer missions beyond Cooper's 22 orbits.

Houston Andre Meyer Jr Project Administration Gemini Meyer Gordon Cooper Cooper

British and U S clash over Laos peace drive

In a House of Lords briefing Lord Home warned the Geneva Laos accord may fail as pro Communist forces press a military push. He cited talks with Harriman and Gromyko, and condemned a Soviet bid to blame the United States for the fighting while Britain refused to back a joint declaration.

Laos House of Lords Geneva Home Imarriman Gromyko RUSS Moscow United States

Carol Burnett Wins Peabody Award for TV Entertainment

NBCs DuPont Show of the Week and comedienne Carol Burnett of CBS shared top honors as Peabody Award winners for 1962. The prizes for distinguished achievements in television and radio were announced by the Peabody board chairman Bennett Cerf.

New York NBC Carol Burnett CBS George Foster Peabody Pra Bennett Cerf

Monty Woolley Improves but Remains Critical in Albany

Actor Monty Woolley, 73, known for The Man Who Came to Dinner, has been hospitalized since April 6 with a recurring heart ailment. Reported today, he is still in critical condition but showing signs of improvement after transfer from Saratoga Springs to Albany Medical Center on April 9.

Albany Monty Woolley Saratoga Springs Saratoga Albany Medical Center

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