First American spaceflight sparks mixed praise across Europe
European commentators laud Shepard's flight as a boost to American prestige and scientific know-how while urging caution against rushing to outpace the Soviets. Editors from Britain to France and Germany note the mission's technical achievement and its role in shaping a shared space-age heritage.
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Kennedy to Tour Europe in May United Press Coverage Planned
UPI will cover President Kennedy on a three nation European summit tour from May 31 to June 5. More than 50 UPI reporters and photographers will cover the trip led by European news manager Harry Ferguson. Merriman Smith will accompany Kennedy from Washington to Paris, Vienna, and London for key talks with de Gaulle Khrushchev and Macmillan.
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University Proposes Changes to Faculty Grievance Rules
In Tucson the University of Arizona considers two rule changes for faculty grievance hearings cross-examination of witnesses and premeeting charge lists. A three member committee will decide procedure. The panel handles two pending cases of alleged unjust dismissals.
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Indian Hospital Nears Completion on Hopi Reservation
A 38 bed two story Indian hospital costing $820000 is to be completed in KEAMS CANYON by June end. It will be the only hospital its size between Tuba City and Ft Defiance. Any Indian may use the U S Public Health Service facility on the Hopi Reservation built by L R Foy Construction Co of Hutchinson Kansas.
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X15 Pilot Walker Sets New Speed Record at Edwards
Edwards Air Force Base California reports Joe Walker piloted the X15 to a speed of 3 370 miles per hour in a rocket powered test. The flight surpassed the previous record of 2 074 mph and demonstrated precise wrist movement control during the descent. Officials anticipate an all out flight planned for this summer reaching around 4 000 mph near space.
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