Johnson Watches Gemini Launch in Solemn Vigil
President Johnson set aside all else to watch the televised Gemini mission, remaining unsmiling in the White House fish room as astronauts James McDivitt and Edward White lifted off and entered orbit. He barely spoke, glancing at his watch and gesturing softly while reports streamed in.
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Edward White
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Gemini 4 mission faces rendezvous trouble over Africa
Astronauts James McDivitt and Edward White reach orbit aboard Gemini 4 and attempt a close approach to the Titan 2 second stage. Fuel shortages hinder maneuvers as the plan to have White take a spacewalk and photograph the booster is curtailed by the stage tumbling end over end. If all goes well, they expect splashdown Monday afternoon in the Atlantic about 400 miles southwest of Bermuda.
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Edward White
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Gemini 4 countdown schedule for launch and flight
A chronology from United Press International outlines the Gemini 4 pre launch activities including 5 a.m. countdown, crew breakfast, pad departure at 6 25 a.m., arrival at launch pad 19, entry to the capsule, a halted countdown at 9 25 a.m. for electrical repairs, re start at 10 41 a.m. and radio difficulties followed by the first pass over the Canary Islands and a go for second and third orbits at 12 21 p.m.
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Edward White
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Canary Islands
Europeans View Gemini Launch Across Europe and Britain
Britain and much of Europe including Iron Curtain states watched a live U S Gemini launch from Cape Kennedy. The broadcast was clear though briefly interrupted by weather shots of President Johnson watching. BBC announcer said Gemini carries the hopes of the American people as the rocket rose.
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Iowa Weather: Cloudy Skies, Small Temperature Shifts
Weather outlook from United Press International reports variable cloudiness through Friday with little temperature change. Showers and thunderstorms expected mainly in the east this afternoon and again Friday morning, about 30 percent coverage in affected areas. Lows tonight range from the 50s north to the 60s south, with highs Friday near 80. Weekend outlook calls for scattered showers and thunderstorms and little temperature change.
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Iowa
Frida
Probate of will and executor appointment for Earl C. Long
Public notice announces probate of Earl C. Long's will and the appointment of an executor as required by law. Details specify court authority, estate proceedings, and filing deadlines for interested parties.
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Earl C. Long
Milo Arthur 68 dies after illness at Iowa City hospital
Milo Arthur 68 of Ainsworth dies this morning at the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City after a three month illness. Funeral services are pending at Jones Funeral Home with graveside military rites. He was born October 12, 1896 in Louisa County and married Irene Holmes July 26, 1930. He was a carpenter, a member of United Presbyterian Church Ainsworth Masonic Lodge American Legion and World War I Barracks. Survived by wife, one son James Edward of Ainsworth, one daughter Majel Mitchell of Fairfield, four grandchildren, three sisters and three brothers.
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Iowa City
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California
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Louisa County
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Cotter
Irene Holmes
United Presbyterian Church
Masonic Lodge
American’ Legion
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Willam
Majel) Mitchell
Fairfield
Florence ‘Startsman
Ann Arthur
Sacramento
Calif
Edith Dillion
Tempe
Ariz
Tudor
Burlington
Richard
Garden Grove
Joe
Richfield, Calif
US Astronaut Edward White Makes First Spacewalk
Astronaut Edward White became the first U S spaceman to walk in space during the third orbit of a four day mission. He worked his jet gun outside the craft by 3 50 p m EDT with Gemini Control praising his exuberance. Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov had earlier walked in space on March 18 but had limited mobility.
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Alexei Leonov
Dr Haddon W James Dies in New Mexico
Word arrives of the death of Dr Haddon W James in Silver City New Mexico He was the husband of Eunice Hammer formerly of here and daughter of Mrs E B Hammer of Washington He is brother of Mrs Ted Bail ey and Robert Hammer of this city and Bill Hammer of Huntington Beach Calif The funeral is Monday at 2 PM in Silver City NM
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New Mexico
James
Eunice Hammer
E. B. Hammer
Washington
Ted Bailey
Robert Hammer
Bill Hammer
Huntington Beach
Calif
Silver City
Building committee meets Y architect
Members of the YMA building committee met with a representative of the architects firm of Charles Richardson and Associates to study plans for remodeling and expansion of the local Y building. Bob Reed is chairman. The architect will develop working plans and estimated construction could begin in September. The committee aims to finalize engineering details in the coming weeks.
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Septemer
Iowa House passes bill to broaden tax base on admissions
Iowa lawmakers approved a bill by an 82 to 35 vote to place a 2 percent sales tax on admissions to amusements including sporting events and on goods bought by educational, charitable and religious groups. The measure would also apply a 2 percent use tax on industrial equipment used in Iowa, with proposals to remove exemptions and raise state revenue by about 8 to 10 million dollars yearly. Rep. Richard Radi and Rep. Elroy Maule led amendments backing tax on religious organization goods resale, while Rep. Floyd Millen warned the plan could curb industry.
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Homecoming dinner for Genheimers at Prairie Flower Church
A basket dinner will be served at noon at Prairie Flower Baptist Church to honor Mr and Mrs Ron Genheimer returning from mission work in South Africa. Mrs Genheimer is Myrna Reeves, daughter of Clifford Reeves of the Prairie Flower community, with a short program to follow.
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South Africa
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Clifford Reeves
Prairie Flower Community
Hughes Optimistic On Iowa Legislature Adjournment
Gov. Harold E Hughes said there is no clear dispute between the House and Senate over final adjournment and he may act today. He noted civil service and subdistricting measures as possible keys and said adjournment actions hinge on Senate passage and House cooperation.
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Iowa
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New Hampton
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Atlantic
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Ainsworth
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Mount Pleasant
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Marshalltown
Elroy Maule
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6Ist General Assembly
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Vince Steffen
United Press International
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Europe
Army Reserve Unit Payroll Tops 71000 In Local Economy
The 872nd Ordnance Army Reserve unit payroll exceeds 71000 with 41,005.60 paid to officers and enlisted members last year. Five full-time memorial armory workers on North Marion Avenue receive about 30000, supporting the local economy through purchases. The unit comprises 97 personnel including 83 enlisted, one officer, five warrant officers, plus eight training personnel paid locally though not full members.
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Two-Year-Old Boy Killed in Tractor Accident
In Lime Springs Iowa a two year old boy, Fred Dallage, died when his father accidentally ran him over with a tractor in the farm yard. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Paul Dallage.
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Iowa
Fred Dallage
Paul Dalluge
How and what to teach your pre school child
Series on pre school training by Mrs Shirley Schraub begins today on page four of the Journal. Schraub, Hunter College graduate and veteran educator, will lead parents through a ten article guide over three weeks. Endorsed by local school administrators.
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Schraub
Hunter College
Model School
New York City
Westchester
New York State
Mamaronek
New York
Ridiculous Day Identifies Three Mystery Washington Men
Three enigmatic Washington business figures are featured in a composite photo set for Ridiculous Day. Participants can win cash prizes by correctly identifying all three, with a $10 reward for the entrant drawn at the Central Park public drawing on June 10.
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