White ventures into space outside Gemini 4
Maj Edward White orbits above the Pacific at 17 500 miles per hour during Gemini 4, stepping outside the capsule in a pressurized suit. Command pilot James McDivitt reports White is outside and working as he maneuvers with the space gun, the first use of the device in space.
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White
Pacific
Mexico
James McDivitt
Houston
Daily Press
Maj
Edward White
David McDivitt
McDivitt
United States
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Miami
Fla
Atlantic
Earth
Charles A. Berry
Berry
Jet Propulsion Unit
Alexei Leonay
Silver City Streets Paved With Silver Declared by Speaker
Las Cruces field engineer Roger Juedes and Denver’s Jim Harpster of the Portland Cement Association spoke at the Silver City Chamber luncheon about the 1915 concrete paving downtown. They discussed a plaque for the 50 year milestone, the silver appearance of the paving, its age and durability, cost, and the unique status of Silver City with 50 years of concrete streets.
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Silver City
Bullard
Roger Juedes
Las Cruces
Portland Cement Association
Grant County
Jim Harpster
Denver
Chamber of Plans
Juedes
Harpster
New Mexico
William Lephie
Bill Colby
Hugh Hawkins
Betty Biggs
Have Fun Kids Wife Of U S Astronaut
Mrs Ed ward H White and Mrs James A McDivitt watched Gemini 4 launch from Cape Kennedy. The wives and their children expressed pride and excitement as their husbands began spaceflight. The daughters Ronnie Lynn and Edward II offered brief comments about their dads in space.
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Paul Reder
Houston
Tex
Edward H. White
James A. McDivitt
Cape Kennedy
Mike McDivitt
White
Ronnie Lynn
Edward II
Viet Cong Ambushes Kill Dozens in Central Vietnam
From Saigon the Viet Cong attacked government troops in central Vietnam with heavy casualties among soldiers. An American adviser was wounded, two Marines died in a plane crash, and US air and helicopter units supported rescues. Viet Cong forces also hit a convoy near Saigon, with many soldiers killed or missing as U S warplanes conducted widespread raids across North Vietnam.
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Ronald I. Deutsch
Saigon
South Viet Nami
Viet Nam
U.S
Cheo Reo
Phu Bon
Binh Chanh
Bac Lieu
Mekong
North
Ben Quang
South
U.S. Navy
Laigon
le Thanh
F Red
Black deputy fatally wounded in Bogalusa ambush
In Bogalusa Louisiana a Black deputy sheriff was fatally wounded and his Black partner injured when a vehicle fired on their squad car seven miles north of town. A white man Ennis R McElveen of Bogalusa was arrested in Tytertown Mississippi on charges of a serious case and extradition was sought.
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Bogalusa
O'Neal Moore
Creed Rogers
Tytertown
Miss
J. C. Knippers
Walthall County
Ennis R. McElveen
Louisiana
Ficers
Varnado
Dorman A. Crowe
Ku Klux Klan
Washington Parish
Rogers
Citizens Council
Boga‘lusa
Jesse Cutrer Jr
Cutrer
Travel At Gila Cliff Dwellings Details Memorial Weekend
Park Ranger James Sleznick reports a busy Memorial Day weekend at Gila Cliff Dwellings with 1249 visitors over the three days. May totals reach 2662, lifting the yearly visitor total to 6207, about 25 percent above last year’s 24,000.
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Gila Nat'l Monument
Gila Cliff Dwellings
James Sleznick
Sleznick
Weather Report Signals Mild Weekend Ahead
Generally fair weather with a high near 80 and a low around 48 today. Friday should stay warm with similar highs. early morning readings at 7 am show a high of 78 and a low of 47. Airport data reports a high of 80 and a low of 45.
Dr Bower Named Silver Citian At Chamber Meeting
Dr. Leon M. Bower, professor emeritus and former history chair at Western New Mexico University, was named Sterling Silver Citian of the Month by the Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce for promoting the Silver Schools bond issue. He donated over 450 hours of service and led volunteers in the bond campaign, accepting the certificate on their behalf.
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Leon M. Bower
Western New Mexico University
Silver City- Grant County
Three New Mexico Screwworm Cases Reported
Three more screwworm cases in New Mexico were found this week in Hidalgo and Luna Counties. Cattle were affected as sterile fly releases and spraying were completed. Officials urge stockmen to monitor herds and collect samples using kits from county extension offices or vets.
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New Mexico
William Ljungdahl
New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service
Ljundahl
Hidalgo County
Ohe
Luna County
Ljungdahl
Arizona
Sonora
Mexico
NMSU
Graveside Rites Set For Dr Haddon W James
The ashes of Dr Haddon W James former president of Western New Mexico University died in Albuquerque Tuesday night will be interred at Ft Bayard VA Cemetery at 2pm Friday announced by family. Dr James served in the U S Navy in the first World War. Private cremation services were held Wednesday in Albuquerque. The Rev Harold E Johnson will officiate at the graveside rites.
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H. W. James
Haddon W. James
Western New Mexico University
Albuquerque
Ft. Bayard VA
James
U. S. Navy
Harold E. Johnson
Parents Watch McDivitt Read Blue Yonder
In Jackson Michigan AP coverage, James A. McDivitt's parents express relief and pride after watching his four day space mission launch at 10:16 a.m. They recall anxieties during the delayed countdown and describe the blastoff as a beautiful and hopeful moment witnessed across three television sets.
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Phil Brown Jackson
Mich
Jimmy
James A. McDivitt
James A McDivitt Sr
Margaret McDivitt
McDivitts
House Sends Excise Tax Cut To The Senate
Johnson excise tax cut cleared the House by 401 to 6 and moves to the Senate. The measure would cut taxes on autos air conditioners cameras watches and more and end telephones and admissions taxes. Senate aims mid month passage with minimal amendments.
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Joe Hall Washington
Johnson
House
Senate
Secretary of the Treasury
Henry H. Fowler
Russell B. Long
Louisiana
Howard W. Smith
Dva
World aid call urged for Viet Nam war effort
The Republican Coordinating Committee urged President Johnson to convene a conference of nations to assist in combating communism in Viet Nam and to push joint economic and social aid for South Viet Nam. They criticized civil rights enforcement and proposed examining steps to end employment discrimination, avoiding state right to work issues.
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Walter Kk. Mears
Washington
Johnson
Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
Republican Coordinating Committee
GOP
Space Suits Shield Astronauts From Micrometeorites
NASA designed space suits to protect astronauts from micrometeorites and radiation. Each suit weighs 315 pounds with 21 fabric layers and life-support gear, tested against high-velocity debris using a meteorite gun. Visors, Lexan components, and removable gloves ensure safety during space walks and re-entry.
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Harold R. Williams
AP Aerospace
Houston
Tex
Virgil J. Grissom
Edward 4H. White
Edward L. Hays
Manned Spacecraft Center
Correction Notice for Crippled Children Event at Hillcrest
The Crippled Children's program will be held at Hillcrest General Hospital from 9 am to 12 noon on Thursday June 10 under the direction of Dr. Douglas W. McKay of T or C. This corrects yesterday's Daily Press announcement which stated today.
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Hillcrest General Hospital
Douglas W. McKay
T Or C
Daily Press
Taos Pueblo to discuss electricity dispute Sunday
The Taos Pueblo council will meet at United Pueblos Agency offices on Sunday to discuss a dispute over electricity. At least seven pueblo members have been receiving electric service while some members contend that using electricity and other modern conveniences violates religious principles.
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Albuquerque
Taos Pueblo Council
United Pueblos Agency
Astronaut Edward White Returns From Gemini 4 Mission
Cape Kennedy Florida AP report details astronaut Edward White returning safely to the Gemini 4 after a dramatic space journey. White’s voice was broadcast globally though sounding scratchy while McDivitt described being exuberant at the spectacular view as White floated at the end of the capsule.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
Edward White
White
McDivitt
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DE. Leon M. Sower
Luna
Hidalgo
Associated Press
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