Mercury Costs Rise But Proves Worth It for Space Program
Cape Canaveral reports Project Mercury exceeded its $200 million price tag due to unforeseen issues but achieved lasting gains. The program demonstrated manned spaceflight viability, shaping Gemini and Apollo designs with more pilot control, modular systems, and expanded medical and scientific data. Astronauts Cooper Carpenter and others stressed increased crew decision making, while Gemini adopts lessons from Mercury for easier maintenance, standardized checkouts, and reliable power and propulsion.
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Howard Benedict
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Mercury
Hyice
Gemini
Air Force
Leroy Gordon Cooper Jr
Jerome B. Kaynmack
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Manned Spaceflight Center
Navy
Malcolm Scott Carpenter
Earth
Robert Gilruth
Walter Williams
Chris Kraft
Charles A. Berry
Space Agency
Andre J. Meyer Jr
Out of Step And A Hearing Aid Dilemma
A reader asks Ann Landers how to handle social dancing with her husband and an embarrassing refusal. Another teen shares hearing loss and school stress, with Landers urging clear doctor notes, communication, and resilience rather than quitting school.
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Ann Landers
Bar
Chicago
Marcella
Goldwater Praises Scranton as Favorite Son Rival
Senator Barry Goldwater applauded Pennsylvania’s Gov. William Scranton as a favorite son candidate while noting the state should have its own favorite son in the 1964 Republican presidential nomination. Harrisburg reports say Scranton may be joined by other governors to keep Pennsylvania’s delegation united.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Willam W
Pennsylvania
Arizona
Barry
Goldwater
Hugh Scott
R-Pa
Scranton
Gove
George
Harrisburg
Rormey
Michigan
James
J. Rhodes
Ohio
Tronsin
Colorado
Calconvention
Tul
Ilfornia
Nel. Goldwater
Son A. Rockefaller
New York
Avery
Water Line In Sharpsburg Aims At 430000 Cost
Town meeting in Sharpsburg about a proposed new water system outlined by Roger Charlton of the Washington County Sanitary Commission. Estimated total cost 440000 with 340000 construction, supply from Potomac River, and plans for a treatment plant, pumps, possible grants, and a later rate adjustment to attract hookups.
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Sharpsburg
Roger Charlton
Washington County Sanitary Commission
Chadlan
Elmer Koonts
Baker - Wibberley & Associates
Hageratown
Charlton
Ifo
Potomac River
Maryland
Chariton
Te Commission
John Grayson
Dates Chosen For 4-H Camp Algana At Western Maryland Camp
Dates set for a 4 H camp at Western Maryland 4H Camp Garralt County from July 14 to 20 announced by Dan Lindsey county agent. Activities include swimming nature study rifle marksmanship handicrafts softball and campfires. All 4 H boys have received letters and cards due back at the extension office by June 29.
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Maryland
Garralt County
Dan Lindsey
Gaimant
Ogent
Lindsay
Old Chronicle Found Beneath Log Cabin by Hagerstown Man
Joseph W. McElroy of 210 West First Street, Hagerstown, uncovered a 61 year old clock and a yellowed Shippensburg Chronicle from July 1, 1885 in an old log cabin. The paper included a death notice for Ulysses S. Grant and a life review. He plans to donate the fragile issue to a Civil War museum.
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Joseph W. McElroy
First St
Hagerstown
Shippensburg Chronicle
Ulysses S. Grant
United States
Grant
McElroy
Soft Whiskey and Calvert Extra Distill Quality
Soft Whiskey is described as a mild liquor with small batch distilling. Calvert Extra is presented as whiskey as strong as any, but softer and smoother to swallow, blending well in mixed drinks without harshness.
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Calvert Extra
e+ hady
Baltimore
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Supreme Court
Edward J. Schempp
Roslyn
Roger
Donna
Mrs. Schempp
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Ford
Corvair
Riend Long Meadow
W. Wash. St
Peut
Hagerstown, Md
Ann London
Koontz
Pave Otte
James Eliott
John Harbaugh
Fred Hausbure
Walter
Calvert
Neulbat
Calvest Distillers Company
Hal Timort
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