Gemini 8 docking ends in emergency sea rescue
Gemini 8 astronauts Neil Armstrong and David Scott landed safely after a first docking attempt with the Agena target ship led to a violent roll and fuel issues. They were rescued by the destroyer Mason near Okinawa and to be debriefed at Cape Kennedy, Johnson called their poise remarkable.
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Cape Kennedy
Fila
Gemini
Gemini 8
Neil Armstrong
David Scott
Mason
Okinawa
Armstrong
Scott
Agena
Johnson
Space Agency
Pacific Ocean
Wil
Naha
Earth
Washington
United States
Soviet Union
Robert H. Goddard
Air Force
Neil A. Armstrong
David R. Scott
John Carlton
Agena Space Vehicle
Salem Man Awarded 115000 for 34Year Candy Theft Case
Stephen Dennison, jailed since 1926 for a $5 roadside candy theft, wins 115000 from the Court of Claims. The ruling labels his confinement as a tragic error and criticizes the state's treatment in Napanoch and Dannemora. Dennison, now 57, was released in 1960 after his half-brother pushed for habeas corpus.
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Bob Fusco
Salem
Court of Claims
Stephen Dennison
Glens Falls
Dennison
George
Clark Mills
Napanoch
Caus
Dannemora
Jackson
Washington County
Elmira State
Elmira
Dannemora State Hospital
Stephen
Supreme Court
Plattsburgh
Robert G. Main
Justice Main
U. S. Supreme Court
Denison
George H. Wein
William V. Canale
Canale
Budget Slashed as Rockefeller Plan Heads for Vote
Gov. Rockefeller's 3.9 billion budget was cut by about 90 to 100 million and rushed through the Legislature on a fast track toward a floor vote. Leaders warned no final totals would be released until morning as Democrats and Republicans haggle over further reductions.
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Albany
Rockefeller
Pramuhlinan
Namaeratic
Assembly
Anthony K. Travia
Senate
Earl W. Brydges
Economic Unit Urges Standby Tax Increase
The Senate House Economic Committee urged a standby tax increase and suspension of investment tax credits to curb inflation. The plan would trigger via a joint resolution signed by the president, with only Democrats endorsing the majority report. Republicans warned of possible inflation and a 1967 recession.
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Washington
UPI
Senate House Economic Committee
Congress
Congressional Committee
Council of Economic Advisers
Senate House
Conress
Johnson
GOP
Jacob K. Javits
N. Y
Wright D. Patman
D-Tex
Gerda Munsinger Case Looms Over Ottawa Politics
An upcoming inquiry into Gerda Munsinger’s ties to two former cabinet ministers could reshape Canadian politics. Justice Minister Lucien Cardin accuses links to spies, while John Diefenbaker parties push that inquiry will vindicate them. Munsinger denies spying and says ties were social.
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Ottawa
Gerda Munsinger
Justice
Lucien Cardin
John G. Diefenbaker
Cardin
Diefenbaker
Lester B. Pearson
Canadian Broadcasting Co
Munich
Munsinger
Yanks Score One Sided Victory In Jungle Test
US paratroops of the 173rd Airborne Brigade clashed with Viet Cong near Saigon in a four hour battle. American firepower and air strikes were cited as key in the reported victory with Viet Cong casualties estimated over 275.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
D Zone
173Rd Airborne Brigade
Cao Lanh
Mekong Delta
Dien Bien Phu
Hanoi
U.S. Air Force
Air Force
Navy
North Viet Nam
Red
Dinh Tuong
Mekong River
Industry Output and Jobs Rise in February
The Federal Reserve reports February strengthened industrial production and nonfarm employment while retail sales held steady. Overall output reached 151.3 percent of the 1957-55 average, up 9 percent from a year earlier and slightly above January. Consumer goods, apparel, and durable goods showed gains though auto assemblies dipped.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
New York City
Dublin Girds for a Quiet St Patrick's Day amid Easter fears
Dublin authorities eye hotheads as St Patrick s Day opens with hopeful calm. Officials worry about Easter 1916 anniversary prospects and note Nelson Pillar’s destruction may fuel violence fears despite assurances of a peaceful parade and commercial celebrations.
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Ireland
New York
Boston
Downpatrick
County Down
O’connell
St. Patrick’s Day
Nelson Pillar
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