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February 28, 1962
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
New York prepares a grand ticker-tape parade and festivities for Lt. Col. John H. Glenn Jr. and fellow astronauts, renaming lower Broadway 'Astronauts Way' for the occasion.
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New York Plans Big
Welcome for Astronauts
NEW YORK (AP) — It takes a real American hero to make New York turn handsprings in the way of a celebration. But that's just what it will have tomorrow — Lt. Col. John H. Glenn Jr. and his fellow astronauts—and that's why the sky will be the limit.
Gotham is preparing for one of its biggest blastoffs of all times, weather permitting.
As the New York Times put it, "a reception fit for a king is being planned by the city for Glenn, America's first flesh-and-blood Buck Rogers, and his six fellow astronauts."
Police said they couldn't estimate how many of the city's eight million residents would turn out but that they were expecting something close to a record demonstration if the weather is fair.
In any case, Glenn and colleagues will get the royal treatment.
There'll be the traditional ticker tape parade from the Battery to city hall for formal greetings from Mayor Robert Wagner and others.
Afterward there will be a procession to the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel for luncheon and other festivities.
For the occasion, lower Broadway's name will be changed to "Astronauts Way."
Welcome for Astronauts
NEW YORK (AP) — It takes a real American hero to make New York turn handsprings in the way of a celebration. But that's just what it will have tomorrow — Lt. Col. John H. Glenn Jr. and his fellow astronauts—and that's why the sky will be the limit.
Gotham is preparing for one of its biggest blastoffs of all times, weather permitting.
As the New York Times put it, "a reception fit for a king is being planned by the city for Glenn, America's first flesh-and-blood Buck Rogers, and his six fellow astronauts."
Police said they couldn't estimate how many of the city's eight million residents would turn out but that they were expecting something close to a record demonstration if the weather is fair.
In any case, Glenn and colleagues will get the royal treatment.
There'll be the traditional ticker tape parade from the Battery to city hall for formal greetings from Mayor Robert Wagner and others.
Afterward there will be a procession to the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel for luncheon and other festivities.
For the occasion, lower Broadway's name will be changed to "Astronauts Way."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Astronaut Parade
John Glenn
New York Welcome
Ticker Tape
Waldorf Astoria
What entities or persons were involved?
Lt. Col. John H. Glenn Jr.
Mayor Robert Wagner
Where did it happen?
New York
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Key Persons
Lt. Col. John H. Glenn Jr.
Mayor Robert Wagner
Location
New York
Story Details
New York plans a massive celebration including a ticker-tape parade from the Battery to City Hall, formal greetings by Mayor Wagner, luncheon at the Waldorf-Astoria, and renaming lower Broadway to Astronauts Way for John Glenn and six fellow astronauts.