Soviet Tests Ahead in Nuclear Arms Race
The Soviets have conducted nuclear tests totalling about 305 megatons by Oct 1962, roughly double the United States' 143 megatons. U.S. tests focused on small battlefield weapons while the Soviets pursued large city‑destroying devices, with many tests in the megaton range and several multi megaton blasts.
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X-15 Flight Tests With Lower Tail Removed
Astronaut Gus Grissom observed from a chase plane as the X-15 reached 3 818 mph and 134 000 feet. Pilot kept speed brakes unused for stability testing without the lower tail while Bob Rushworth delayed brakes after engine burnout to achieve a ballistic descent. Space agency tests explore re entry stability from space with the lower tail removed.
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Quotes In The News From The United Press International
Havana Fidel Castro rejects UN supervised inspections and warns tough response for any inspection plans. San Francisco boxer Dick Tiger comments on a rematch with Gene Fuller, joking he would fight anywhere. United Nations Valerian Zorin criticizes the US blockade and ship tampering claims.
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Fidel Castro
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Dick Tiger
Gene Fullmer
Shock Grips Gresham as Bank Fails in Small Town
Gresham Nebraska reels as its only bank, Gresham State Bank, appears insolvent after a cashier Arthur Walford 73 shoots himself in the back room as state examiners arrive. Losses could wipe out capital surplus and bond funds. Town residents fear life savings are at risk with 80 percent of locals affected and many elderly depositors.
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United States To Attempt Third High Altitude Nuclear Test
The U S will try a third high altitude nuclear test tonight over Johnston Island in the Pacific after delays caused by technical problems. The shot, originally set for Tuesday night and delayed, is scheduled for 12:30 am PDT with a second shot moved to Saturday. seven tests have occurred since last summer with four failures due to malfunctions.
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Europe Supports US Cuba Stand Shifts After Missile Photos
London reports growing European backing for Kennedy’s Cuba action as public protests outside American embassies ease after Soviet missile bases in Cuba are shown. Britain accuses Russia of deception and backs U.N. Security Council measures, while West Germany pledges full support.
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