Surveyor 1 lands on Moon reveals smooth Sea of Storms
Surveyor 1 touched down on the moon at 2 17 37 a m EDT after a precise burn from Cape Kennedy. Pictures relayed via Early Bird showed a flat, hard surface with small features and a nearby rock, suggesting a suitable descent point for future astronauts. The craft rested on its three legs, with one foot making light contact amid a shallow shadow, and all instruments appeared to function during the initial transmissions progressing toward brighter footage before lunar night ends the mission life.
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Bird
Surveyor Seeks Moon Crust Proof in Soft Landing
United Press International reports Surveyor is a 10 foot high 620 pound instrument package with cameras for black and white and color pictures. Launched from Cape Kennedy the craft ends its 213 483 mile journey 63 hours later at 2 17 a m EDT today in a soft landing on the Sea of Storms. The mission transmits photographs to help decide if the moon crust can support a manned Apollo landing by 1969. It compares U S lunar soft landings to Luna 9 and notes solar cells vs battery cameras and longer transmission capacity.
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Moon
Cape Kennedy
U. S
Russia
Surveyor
ISU to honor five with honorary degrees at 95th commencement
Indiana State University will confer five honorary Doctor of Laws degrees during its 95th commencement on Sunday evening June 5. Recipients are Richard D. Batchelder Herman L. Boyle George O. Dix and Anton Hulman Jr. The event outdoors on the quadrangle begins at 6 p.m. and 1,809 degrees will be awarded including two PhDs and 715 masters.
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Indiana State University
Richard D. Batchelder
National Education Association
Herman L. Boyle
American Oil Company
George O. Dix
Terre Haute
ISU Foundation
Anton Hulman Jr
Hulman and Company of
ISU
Alan C. Rankin
Weather map update for Terre Haute area today
Mostly sunny and warmer today with a chance of thundershowers tonight. High near 80, low tonight in upper 50s. Indiana outlook: partly cloudy and warmer with a few showers. highs in mid 80s. Illinois: partly sunny, showers or thundershowers likely tonight and Friday. highs 75 to 80.
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Terre Haute
Indiana
Tllinois
Gemini 9 Third Try Planned Friday At Cape Kennedy
Astronauts Thomas Stafford and Eugene Cernan prepare for a third Gemini 9 rendezvous attempt on Friday at 9 39 a m EDT. Engineers cite earlier relay faults. weather looks favorable though uncertainty remains over a protective shroud that may prevent docking.
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Thomas P. Stafford
Eugene A. Cernan
Cape Kennedy
Stafford
Cernan
Public guillotine last used in France June 1939
The final execution by guillotine in France occurred on June 7 1939 when the condemned killer Eugene Weidmann faced the scaffold at Versailles.
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France
Eugene Weidmann
Versalles
King Constantine Celebrates 26th Birthday in Athens
King Constantine of Greece marked his 26th birthday in Athens as crowds gathered to extend well wishes. Officials reported a peaceful event with no incidents.
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Athens
Greece
Constantine
Johnson cites progress in South Viet Nam elections and U.S. aims
President Johnson told reporters that preparations for South Viet Nam elections are moving in a sound direction toward a civilian regime. Some senators praised the progress while others warned of continued trouble, noting mixed signals on the political and global implications of the Viet Nam effort.
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Washington
Johnson
South Viet Nam
Congress
Saigon
Viet Nam
Armed Services Committee
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
Joseph S. Clark
D-Pa
Friday Dress Day for Sesqui Promises Old Time Fun
Oldtimers and younger folks prepare for another Friday of official old time dress. The Kangaroo Court will hold its weekly session to punish law breakers. Entertainment includes the Sweet Adelines, the Men’s Barbershoppers, and the Cizek Dancers followed by sidewalk dancing to the Vibrations.
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Adelines
Cizek
DePauw Trustees Lose Four Over Federal Aid Plan
Three board of trustees members Eugene C. Pulliam William D Maxwell and Er nest M Sims resign over opposition to federal aid to education A fourth member Paul L Morrison steps down from several committees The board had voted May 6 to seek 1 3 million in federal funds for a new building and four trustees protested in letters to the president and board chairperson warning of government control of the school
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Greencastle
Ind
DePauw University
Eugene C. Pulliam
Indiana
Arizona
William D. Maxwell
Chicago Tribune
Ernext M. Sims
Elkhart
Paul L. Morrison
Evanston
Ill
W. E. Kerstetter
DePauw
Bernard Kilgore
Pulliam
Indianapolis Star and News
Muncie Star and Press
Balaguer Leads in Dominican Election Victory Claim
In Santo Domingo the Balaguer camp declares a decisive win over Juan Bosch. Dr. Jose A. Quesada forecasts a 2 to 1 Bosch loss as returns come in with a strong rural count backing Balaguer in the Dominican Republic election.
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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Joaquin Balaguer
Juan Bosch
Jose A. Quesada
Reform Party
Bosch
Dominican Revolutionary Party
Balaguer
Rafael Trujillo
Trujillo
Man 79 Dies in Maiden Lane House Fire
Zollie Spencer 79 died in flames in his small house at 417 Maiden Lane about 11 p.m. Wednesday. Firemen found him in a rear kitchen room and could not determine the blaze cause, continuing investigation Thursday morning. About $500 damage to the house and $75 to contents. Survivors include wife Irene, daughters Mrs. Albert Higby Terre Haute Mrs. Alta Mae Boyce Rosedale and Mrs. Betty Riley Denver Colo, son Robert Spencer Fontanet, eight grandchildren. Funeral set for 11 a.m. Saturday at J. N. Hickman and Son Funeral Home.
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Zollie Spencer
Maiden Lane
Spencer
J. N. Hickman and Son
Irene
Albert Higby
Terre Haute
Alta Mae Boyce
Rosedale
Betty Riley
Denver
Colo
Robert Spencer
Fontanet
The Country Parson Honest Man Hunt Comment
The Country Parson notes that many people seek an honest man. He critiques public trust and reflects on integrity in society. The piece emphasizes moral standards and the demand for veracity in leadership and daily life.
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Ralph Dighton
Science
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Jet Propulsion Laboratory
United States
Goldstone
Canberra
Madrid
Johannesburg
Earth
United Press International
U. S. Weather Bureau
LBJ
Wabash Valley
Junior Achievement of the Wabash Valley, Inc
Robert Prox Jr
F. H. Lightfoot
New Financial
Arthur Lukens
Myrl Willinson
Strausburg
Rush Gemini 9
Fla
U.S
By Jack Becl
DePauw Board
Vincennes Sun-Commercial
William L. Ryan
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