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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1961
Page
10
Former Navy officer ex vice admiral T G W Settle argues airships could recover Mercury capsules safely after orbital flights. He notes two or more large blimps would ease search and recovery, hoist capsules, serve as a flying hospital, and stay aloft for extended periods, with refueling from surface vessels.
AP reports Bing Crosby and Bob Hope plan a seventh Road to film titled Road to Hong Kong. Norman Panama and Mel Frank produce and write while coordinating schedules and contracts worth about 100 million. Filming will occur in London with planned undersea and moon sequences and Joan Collins as the lead female.
The Army authorizes its induction and recruiting stations to spend more, hire staff, and stay open longer to handle a surge in draft calls and enlistments tied to President Kennedy’s military buildup. Temporary measures await final congressional action and funding for 225,000 additional personnel, with training centers expanding at multiple Forts nationwide.
The craft could carry a small powered boat lowered to the surface to provide on the spot support if an astronaut required help during extended missions. The system aims to offer rapid response capabilities for emergency situations.
GOP leaders announced opening a state campaign headquarters in Roanoke about Sept. 1 as they seek victory in the November gubernatorial contest. Pearson, Barger and Owens will headline the slate opposing Democrats Harrison, Godwin and Button. The Young Republicans named Richard D. Obenshain state president, with John Downie transferring to Utah.
A compact note records a group gathering focused on collecting and consolidating items. It mentions convening members and emphasizing the act of gathering, tallying, and organizing resources. The entry highlights communal effort and the goal of creating an aggregated compilation.
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