Gagarin Holds His First News Conference
Maj Yuri A Gagarin faced questions about his space flight and descent at his first news conference in Moscow He dodged requests for specific details about landing and the spacecraft while insisting on techniques developed for the return To Florence Blagonravov had claimed Gagarin could see from the spacecraft but later retracted saying no photographic apparatus aboard would publish photos
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Yuri A. Gagarin
Vance
Stle
Earth
Gagarin
A. A. Blagonravov
Florence
Italy
Blagonravov
Alexander N. Nesmeyanov
Soviet Academy of Sciencies
Nesmeyanov
Sovi
Moon Race May Be Won by Spending Billions
NASA official Dr. Robert Seamans told the House committee that a U S moon landing could come by 1969 with a crash program costing billions more than planned but would require a national policy shift. He warned a 1967 timeline would demand full scale overhaul and public support to proceed.
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United States
Soviet Union
Robert C. Seamans
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Seatmans
House Science and Astronautics Committee
U.S
Yuri Gagarin
Edgar Chenoweth
Rcolp
NASA
Seamans
David S. King
Dutah
Duchess of Windsor enters pug in Shawnee show
The Duchess of Windsor has entered one of her Pug dogs in the Shawnee Kennel Club's second annual dog show on Thursday. Boyce notes daylight saving quirks in towns with and without employees, while a town council limits declaring fast time to larger cities. The weather forecast warns of tonight showers and a chilly tomorrow.
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Duchess OF Windsor
Shawnee Kennel Club
BOYCE
Mae
Ciy
Tion
Boyes
Che Ane
Telpal
Memorial Services for Friendship Pire Company
Memorial services are scheduled for Friendship Pire Company this Sunday at 2 14 a.m. at Centenary United Church of Christ. Members will meet at the fire hall for gathering and processional services.
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Friendship Pire
Centenary United Church of Christ
Citizens Warned About False Solicitors
The Hospital Campaign Headquarters warns the public after three reports of solicitors seeking contributions. Directors urge only giving money to authorized solicitors who carry a subscription card with the prospect’s name and address and an official receipt for cash.
Spring Calf Sales Tops Last Year's
The ninth annual Spring Calf and Yearling Sale at the Farmers Livestock Exchange sold 2 309 calves and yearlings for 374 144 dollars, up from last year. Steers topped, heifers lower, with average prices around 162 per head and 24 to 28 per cwt, reflecting heavier weights but slightly reduced per hundredweight. Joint sponsors included the Virginia Extension Service and several cattle associations with sales moving into Kentucky and Virginia buyers amid strong demand.
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Farmers Livestock Exchange
Explosion at Philadelphia gasoline station kills fireman
An explosion at a north Philadelphia gasoline station killed one fireman and trapped another, while twenty two people were treated for injuries. Police evacuated nearby residents fearing a second tank could explode as tanks and drums erupted and debris flew through surrounding homes and shops.
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Philadelphia
Dier
Russo
George Weir
Weir
Clifton Heights
No Decision This Week on DST in County
The County Board of Supervisors will not meet this week and will delay until the last week of the month to decide whether the county adopts fast time or remains on Eastern Standard Time. Residents are urged to express opinions by calling their district representative.
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County Board of Supervisors
Brumback
Frederick County
The
Star
Winchester
Kennedy presses for yes or no on cease fire
The United States seeks a clear yes or no from the Soviet Union on a cease-fire after three weeks without reply. President Kennedy expected an answer this week, while Britain urged help to halt fighting in Laos and the Soviet reply remained vague on timing. The U.S. will not join any Southeast Asia conference until hostilities end.
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Washington
United States
Soviet Union
Kennedy
Britain
Laos
Cuban air strikes hit Havana Santiago and Camp Libertad
Raids at dawn target airports in Havana and Santiago and the Cuban Air Force HQ at San Antonio de los Banos. The government blames the United States and warns of an invasion prelude. A damaged B26 landed in Miami as crews report munitions at Camp Libertad.
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Santiago
Cuban Air Force
San Antonio de Los Banos
Cuba
United Nations
New York
United States
Jose Miro Cardona
Cuban Revolutionary Council
Miami
Fla
Mariel
Fidel Castro
Camp Libertad
County Polled Split on Adopting Fast Time
Frederick County residents polled by The Star favored fast time to align with Winchester, while several opposed it citing confusion and scheduling issues. Opinions varied with many supporting uniformity but others worried about work and travel timing.
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Reuben Hulver
Mt. Falls
UN to Discuss Cuban Bombings at Assembly Debate
Ireland's Assembly President Boland said he would consult with the political committee chair and report back. Cuba's Foreign Minister Roa pressed for a debate on Cuban bombings and alleged U.S. invasion plans, with a committee session postponed by Roa's illness but ready to address the charges when opened.
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Frederick H. Boland
Ireland
Zorin
Raul Roa
Roa
United States
Cuba
Antonio de Los Banos
U. N
Two Cuban B26 Bombers Land in Florida
Two damaged Cuban B26 bombers landed in Florida after attacking Havana and Santiago. One reached Miami International Airport with a Cuban officer at the controls while a sister ship touched down at Boca Chica Naval Air Station, Key West. Navy says the Miami plane was damaged and the Key West plane undamaged.
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