Russian Woman Cosmonaut Faces Space Milestones
Valentina Tereshkova and Valery Bykovsky completed their first 26 hours in orbit aboard Vostok 5 and Vostok 6 with Tereshkova close to 3 miles behind. Tass reported 18 orbits for Tereshkova and 49 for Bykovsky as officials debated a potential space rendezvous.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Valentina Teresh-kova
Valery Bykovsky
United States
Tass
Valentina Tereshkova
Outer Space
Valentina
Yaroslavl
Communist Party
Miss Tereshkova
Spacewoman
Maslennikovo
Bykovsky
Russia
Wilson Attacks Macmillan in Profumo Affair
In Parliament Labour leader Harold Wilson blasts the Macmillan government over the Profumo scandal saying Soviet agents have sown doubt about British security. He claims information from the case reveals underworld. vice and blackmail, and says the prime minister gambles with national security. Powell warns of Soviet success and action.
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London
UPD
Labor Party
Harold Wilson
House of Commons
Russia
Wilson
Harold Macmillan
Macmillan
John Profumo
United States
Weather map and local forecast notes for Terre Haute
The Weather Bureau reports fair and mild conditions across Terre Haute and nearby Indiana and Illinois. Temperatures range from the mid 50s at night to around 80 in the day with a high of 82 by 2 pm and no precipitation expected.
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Terre Haute
Vicinity
Indiana
Illinois
Spellman Case Heads Toward Indiana High Court Ruling
Attorney John R. Jett sought an Indiana Supreme Court mandate for an immediate trial of James Spellman, accused of second degree murder in a Feb 24 bayonet killing of his brother Lawrence. The defense and Vigo Prosecutor Ralph Berry clashed over trial timing as a discharge motion was denied.
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John R. Jett
Indiana Supreme Court
James Spellman
Lawrence
Vigo
Ralph Berry
Jett
Vigo Circuit Court
H. Ralph Johnston
Supreme Court of Indiana
High Court
Edward L. Hamilton
Berry
Recount Petition Hangs on Vigo Court Ruling
In Vigo Circuit Court Judge Joe Lowdermilk heard arguments on a May 7 primary recount petition filed by Joseph E. Chernay after losing the Democratic Fourth District city council nomination to William H. Jarvis by 11 votes. The judge took the matter under advisement, saying rulings depend on legal requirements.
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Vigo
Joe Lowdermilk
Lowdermilk
Sullivan Circuit Court
Joseph E. Chernay
Democratic Fourth District
William H. Jarvis
Jarvis
Warren E. Everett
Charles Vincent
Chernay
Soviet Woman Travels Into Orbit With Astronaut
A Soviet woman pioneers orbital travel alongside a Soviet astronaut. Religious and congressional leaders hear Kennedy appeals urging action to improve conditions for African Americans. Vice Admiral Rickettts warns the Soviet Union could not prevent retaliation from NATO missile ships. Ben-Gurion resigns as prime minister and leaves Parliament. Indiana weekend traffic toll rises to seven after a fatal crash in Illinois claims two Hoosier women.
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Kennedy
Indiana
Illinois
Ben Gurion resigns as Israel’s premier and parliament member
Ben Gurion, 76, steps down as prime minister and abandons his seat in the Knesset citing personal reasons. He will head a caretaker government until a new coalition forms, while critics urge an open debate on the resignation amid a security rocket program dispute.
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Jerusalem
David Ben-Gurion
Israel
Ben-Gurion
United Arab Republic
Ben- Gurion
Mapai
Pinchas Lavon
Egypt
State Funeral Honors Pope at St Peter's
World leaders and clergy attended Pope John XXIII’s funeral Mass at St. Peter's Church. Cardinal Tisserant presided over rites ending nine days of mourning. More than 70 cardinals and reps from 83 governments and organizations were present. Vice President Lyndon B Johnson led a four man delegation.
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Vatican City
United States
Russia
St. Peter’s Church
John XXIII
Eugene Cardinal Tisserant
Sacred College
Msgr
Giuseppe del Ton
Latin Letters
Apostolic See
Lyndon B. Johnson
Now You Know By United Press International
White Russia got its name from inhabitants wearing white smocks and coats, Britannica notes. The article cites the encyclopedia as the source for the origin of the name.
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United Press International
Russia
Supreme Court rules against devotional Bible readings in public schools
The Supreme Court ruled 8 to 1 that using the Lord s Prayer and Bible readings as daily devotional openings in public schools violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments. Justice Clark delivered the opinion, with Justice Stewart in dissent. The decision continues the neutral stand on religion in state actions.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Potter Stewart
Tom C. Clark
Clark
Congress
New York
Stewart
Polaris Sub Force Seen as Strong Deterrent
Vice Admiral Claude V. Ricketts travels from London to Washington to defend the NATO plan for merchant type ships armed with Polaris missiles. He argues a ship borne Polaris force would be highly survivable and capable of retaliating against Soviet attacks, while noting many NATO nations hesitate to fund or man such a force.
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Claude V. Ricketts
Soviet Union
NATO
Adm
Navy
London
U. S. Navy
Washington
Ricketts
Vigo County Teachers Renew Pay Hike Plea
Tonight the Vigo County teachers press their bid for higher pay while a state sales tax dispute looms. Arch Dunbar notes the board remains opposed to increasing base salaries beyond 4500, with action delayed until tax fate is decided.
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Vigo County
Arch Dunbar
Vigo County School Corporation Board of Trustees
William Bitzegaio
Vigo County Teachers Association
VCTA
Vigo County Federation of Teachers
VCFT
Hoover Under Round-The-Clock Medical Watch
A Hoover medical team in New York reported former President Herbert Hoover in very serious condition due to anemia. He was bleeding from the gastro intestinal tract but had no pain and was resting quietly. Doctors noted irregular heart action and a low fever.
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New York
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Evers' Brother Steps In as Civil Rights Leader in Mississippi
Jackson, Miss. June 17 Charles Evers brother of slain Medgar W. Evers took over as Negro civil rights champion in Mississippi and pledged to pursue equality for all. The move follows demonstrations in Jackson where hundreds of Negroes cried for the killer.
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Jackson
Miss
Medgar W. Evers
Mississippi
Charles Evers
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
St. Andrew’s Episcopal
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Spellman
AP News Digest
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Pope
St. Peter’s
Baltimore
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William J. Murray III
Board of School Commissioners
Maryland
Fred S. Hoffman
Tulsa
Vada Hartshone
Evers
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