Capsule Returns From Flight In Pristine Condition
The Freedom 7 capsule piloted by Alan Shepard is returned to Cape Canaveral and deemed in good condition after the Mercury flight. McDonnell technicians report minimal damage beyond scorched lettering and foresee possible reuse, with a future memorial role likely but no concrete plans yet.
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Rebels Violate Laos Cease-Fire
Communist-led Pathet Lao rebels struck government guerrillas behind rebel lines at Padong in Xieng Khouang Province amid cease-fire talks. Defense minister Phoumi Nosavan called the attack bad for the cease-fire as regional negotiators pressed for a peace process in Laos with India Russia and Britain sending notes. Pro-Western Laos government invited Communists to meet in Luang Prabang to discuss coalition formation while talks at Ban Hin Heup faced rank-related delays.
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Russia
India
Control Commission
J.A. Benediktov
Maurice James
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Red North
Viet Nam
Geneva
Ung van Khiem
Luang Prabang
Ban Hin Heup
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Here
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Ban Namoe
Award Contract For Work At Hospital
Richard L. Ross announces that Washington County Hospital trustees awarded a construction contract to Linder Co of New London for alterations to the hospital building. Work is expected to start within 30 days after bids were received and details were previously announced.
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New London
Tornadoes Sweep Oklahoma and Arkansas Killing 14
Swift tornadoes struck eastern Oklahoma and Arkansas Friday night killing 14 and injuring 71. In Oklahoma nine died and 54 were hurt at Howe, four killed and three injured at Richfort, and three injured at Glendale in Leflore County. An unconfirmed Glendale death was reported. In Arkansas one death and three injuries occurred at a Dover farmhouse, with eight injured near Hot Springs. A twin engine plane reportedly crashed south of Poteau amid the storm.
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Effie Burton
World Hails Shepard Space Flight Across The Globe
London papers praise the U S space achievement as open and notable while contrasting it with the Kremlin claim. Reports from Paris Cairo and Tokyo note broad acclaim, with figures like Nasser Balao and Japanese scientists weighing in on the U S lead and future orbital prospects.
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Russia
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Times
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Mail
Daily Telegraph
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Cairo
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Kennedy
Paris
Figaro
France
Humanite
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Pacific Stars and Stripes
Asia
Radio Moscow
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Moscow
Future of Asia At Stake in Conference
The Geneva conference on Laos opens amid East West tensions over Southeast Asia. The United States backs Laos neutrality and a coalition government while warning against Communist aggression. President Kennedy boosts South Viet Nam aid as Johnson prepares for an Asia trip. the four Communist nations Russia China North Viet Nam will attend alongside 14 nations including Canada Britain France Thailand and India.
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India
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Iowa legislature edges toward adjournment with large appropriations
Iowa lawmakers pushed about 105 million dollars in funding as they near adjournment on a long session. The plan shows totals surpassing the governor’s budget and includes major bills for regents, state departments, the highway commission, school aid and agricultural land tax credits. The Senate considered liquor by the drink to raise extra revenue, while debates over a sales tax increase intensified.
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Norman A. Erb
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State Conservation Commission
Ag Land Tax and Conservation Commission
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House
J. Kendall Lynes
Plainfield
Robert Naden
Webster City
Open House At Highway Commission Maintenance Garages
The Washington County District 5 maintenance garages plan open houses during National Highway Week with tours at 10 am 2 pm and 7 pm on Tuesday May 25. Attendees will see winter maintenance equipment traffic recorders weighing operations and sign anti litter and sufficiency maps plus surveying instruments school bus labs and research photos.
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Washington County
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Castro tightens Cuba finance controls as refugees flee
Fidel Castro's regime bans possession of foreign currency and foreign gold coins in Cuba. The measures aim to curb emigration as Cubans and others flee to Miami on crowded flights. Refugees flood Miami's airport, with tearful reunions and sparse resources.
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Shepard Returns in Excellent Health After Space Flight
Doctors report astronaut Alan B. Shepard in peak physical and mental condition after a 15 minute Redstone flight from Cape Canaveral. He endured weightlessness well, with a slightly elevated pulse and thorough medical exams. He will stay for observation and then meet President Kennedy in Washington to discuss the mission.
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Shepard
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Yuri Gagarin
Kennedy weighing total embargo on Cuba
The Kennedy administration considers a full embargo on Cuban trade, weighing impact on Castro and U S Latin American relations. Officials note food and medicine are currently allowed and cutting them off could fuel anti American propaganda and hurt the Cuban people rather than the government.
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Deeds Must Match Words Nixon Says
Richard Nixon told a Chicago rally that the Kennedy administration failed in Cuba and urged American resolve. He warned Americans to back only actions they are ready to complete and criticized words over deeds while addressing about 5,000 Republicans at McCormick Place. He planned to travel to Des Moines next.
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Weather outlook for Iowa shows mild easing weekend
Partly cloudy conditions in the northeast and generally fair elsewhere tonight. Cooler in the south and extreme west. Low tonight in the 40s with Sunday highs 60s to around 70. Monday outlook calls for partly cloudy skies and scattered afternoon thundershowers with continued mild air.
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