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Mother of astronaut Gordon Cooper faces anxiety before orbit mission
TECUMSEH Oklahoma Mrs Hattie Cooper Gordon Coopers mother travels to visit family as her son prepares for a 22 orbit 34 hour flight around the world. She expresses nervousness yet pride noting his determination and faith in a higher pattern guiding his career as a Marine major and future space pioneer.
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