New Concord Plans Giant Homecoming For Glenn
New Concord Ohio officials pressed Defense Department for a space age homecoming for John Glenn and family next week with a major parade and civic reception. Village leaders expect a large crowd and plan a three day visit ending with a gymnasium news conference at Muskingum College. Cleveland and state leaders also prepared for his return with events and a parade, while Glenn’s family hoped for quiet time.
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Cape Canaveral Hails John Glenn With Medal and Parade
President Kennedy awarded John Glenn the NASA Distinguished Service Medal at Cape Canaveral after Glenn returned from his 81,000 mile, 4 hour 56 minute orbital flight. Glenn credited a team effort, embraced his family, and thanked the Mercury program crew as 100,000 spectators cheered the space hero.
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Where To Turn GOP Strife To Be Aired
GOP strife to be aired tonight as an investigation starts on precinct committee petition flaws. Amherst woman 901 years old finds strength amid ongoing community chaos as notices appear across Avon Lake and Birmingham.
John Glenn Day Proclaimed in Ohio Honor
Gov. Michael V. DiSalle proclaimed February 20 as John H. Glenn Jr. Day to honor the astronaut’s historic triple orbit. He urged future governors to recognize the date pending legislative designation.
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Khrushchev May Threaten Nuclear Test Summit Move
UPI reports officials fear Khrushchev may torpedo talks resuming atmospheric nuclear tests. They say a summit is urged, while Kennedy and allied notes push for a conference to discuss disarmament amid U.S. and Britain test plans. State Department insists on a foreign ministers level meeting.
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Khrushchev probes Geneva bids amid Cold War friction
Officials warned Khrushchev may seek propaganda gains before the 18 nation conference as Kennedy rejects a summit now. Moscow notes challenge U S disarmament aims while Geneva talks remain at ministers level with potential later summit. NATO and bloc members react as nations list includes five Communist, five Western and eight unaligned states.
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Red Shift Called Propaganda in Geneva Disarmament Talks
Western diplomats in Geneva viewed the Soviet move to include a nuclear test ban question as propaganda not a shift in policy. They noted Tsarapkin’s insistence that talks proceed on Russia’s terms and doubted any change by Khrushchev. The conference opens March 14 as forecasts note 24 hour precipitation and sunrise sunset times.
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British Police Probe Possible New Jack the Ripper
British and Derbyshire police investigate suspected serial killer activity, linking four murders over 18 months to a possible new “carbon copy” killer. Victims include George Stobbs 48 William Elliott 60 Norman Vigar 71 and Rickard case parallels prompt preliminary notes, with a grey suited suspect described and a possible staged party in London.
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Tax Plan Is Approved by House Vote
Washington reports the House Ways & Means Committee approval of a tax plan on a strict party-line vote of 15 to 18, reflecting partisan support and opposition as the measure advances through congressional steps.
Cow Escapes Smokehouse Cellar After Six Week Trapped
BEDFORD Ind. A yearling shorthorn cow named Hef spent six weeks in a smokehouse cellar before rescuers pulled her out. Weighing about 1100 pounds at the start she emerged lighter but in good condition, having survived on rain and melted snow.
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