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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1963
Page
1
Illinois legislators reached an agreement on public aid ceilings to back a 28 million emergency aid appropriation. Republicans and Democrats in both houses chose ceilings for grants starting July 1, amid a slow final action phase as leaders huddled over compromise terms.
An ocean graphic scientist announced photographs showing objects on the ocean bottom near the Thresher loss site. Dr Paul M Tye of Woods Hole said objects are not yet identified as from the submarine and are being analyzed by scientists and Navy officials. The images were sent to the navy court of inquiry at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
Congress approves a $450 million appropriation for Public Works Acceleration awaiting presidential signing. The measure could block grants to Marion prison and limit funds for other area projects. Officials seek interpretation on eligibility for Shawnee Forest, Crab Orchard Refuge, and river-to-river road work. Southern Illinois may gain over $15 million for sewer, water, roads, and civic improvements.
Springfield dispatch reports Rep. John Fury introduces a constitutional amendment to lift Illinois lottery ban. He argues lotteries could raise state revenues. A two thirds vote in both houses is required to place the measure on a statewide referendum.
Gordon Cooper continues the Faith 7 mission heading toward 22 orbits over the Pacific with 70 percent fuel left in auto and 90 percent in manual control. Ground observers note minimal fuel and oxygen use in 16th orbit as teams discuss plans and safety measures.
The USS Kearsarge moved toward the Pacific recovery area 300 miles southeast of Midway as Gordon Cooper prepared for a space capsule recovery. Confidence grew aboard the carrier as Faith 7 prepared for landing after seven orbits with the world watching for final moments of the mis sion.
Cape Canaveral May 16 AP an orbit for Cooper means either Keplerian orbit or a complete space loop. Cooper’s 22 orbit mission aims to circle Earth before landing. Recovery ship Kearsarge and crew prep, with weather favorable and landing expected around 12 28 p m Midway.
Houston May 16 Mrs Gordon Cooper began packing to fly to Hawaii for a reunion with her husband after he secured clearance for the full 2 orbit flight. Preparations for the Night to Honolulu began immediately following the decision to proceed with the final 2 orbits.
President's Science Advisory Committee urged cautious use of pesticides in homes and fields while supporting continuation for food and health quality. It called for tougher evaluation of new compounds, regulatory updates, and possible halting of mass spray campaigns, favoring control over eradication.
Weather Bureau forecast for today calls for severe thunderstorms with hail across east central Missouri, Southern Illinois, southwestern Indiana, western Kentucky, and middle Tennessee. Warnings focus along a line from St. Louis to Bowling Green with large hail and damaging winds this afternoon. Scattered showers tonight in Southern Illinois gradually ending Friday. cooler Friday with highs in the 70s.
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