04 Dec 1965
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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1965
Page
1
A U.S. Marine helicopter attempting to rescue three American advisers was hit by communist ground fire 325 miles north of Saigon. The crew, who engaged the enemy, and the advisers were later rescued along with a South Vietnamese militia unit.
Cape Kennedy reports NASA astronauts Frank Borman and James Lovell launched in Gemini 7 at 2:37 p.m. EDT for a two week orbital mission varying 100 to 205 miles above Earth. They aim to rendezvous with Gemini 6 crew Walter Schirra and Thomas Stafford by December 13.
Aboard the USS Wasp in the Atlantic the carrier sits in the primary recovery zone ready with rescue teams for the Gemini 7 launch from Cape Kennedy. Conditions are favorable with light winds and easing seas as dawn breaks miles east of Cape Kennedy.
Popeye the cartoon sailor will appear on Popeye branded spinach cans starting January 1 after a deal between King Features Syndicate and Steele Canning Co. The move aims to boost spinach sales as Popeye, created by Elzie C. Segar in 1928, became a symbol of the spinach industry. Steele plans a company wide push across eight plants in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
President Charles De Gaulle, 75, travels to vote as five opponents challenge him for a seven year term. If no candidate gains a majority on Sunday a run off between the top two is possible later this month. De Gaulle warned voters that their choice would decide the country’s fate.
Fair today and tonight with high clouds and slightly higher daytime temperatures. High near 78, low around 40 Sunday morning, then a high of about 76 Sunday.
Scottsdale land sale interest shown by The Brothers Four music group. John Paine and Mort Lewis tout growth potential at W. 2nd St El dorado Lane area opposite proposed Civic Center Osborn Rd. The troupe remains active on college campuses and recently toured Viet Nam entertaining troops and visiting the White House.
Gretchen Waller was crowned Parada Del Sol Rodeo queen at a banquest at the Valley Ho Hotel. Attendants Candy Eldridge and Stella Anderson were chosen for the February parade. Gretchen, 18, daughter of Kerney and Luella Waller of Scottsdale, is a Coronado High graduate and ASU freshman.
Arizona’s Frank Borman and James Lovell aboard Gemini VII will rely on electronic space communications gear built by Arizonans at Motorola’s Scottsdale center. Two Scottsdale units will also equip Gemini VI with Wally Shirra and Tom Stafford piloting. The 20 pound digital command system receives signals from Earth and relays them. the 11 pound tracker aids spacecraft tracking.
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