What happened on February 14, 1962?

Headlines from February 14, 1962

• 🔬 Weather Delays Glenn Shot – John Glenn's orbital flight is postponed due to an Atlantic storm, requiring clear skies for the mission to proceed.
• 🇺🇸 Kennedy Assures Sukarno – Robert Kennedy reassures Indonesian President Sukarno of U.S. efforts to resolve the New Guinea dispute during a visit.
• 📈 Goodyear Profits Mark – Goodyear reports record earnings of $2.20 per share for 1961, despite a 5% drop in sales.
• 🎨 Art Works at White House – Twenty-two art pieces are received at the White House, praised by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.
• 📚 New Vision in Math – A physicist advocates for a new approach to math teaching, integrating it within a scientific framework.
• 🏛️ Ancient Parliament Convenes – The Isle of Man's Court of Tynwald convenes, discussing plans for increased autonomy and local governance.
• 💼 Union Political Drive – The A.F.L.-C.I.O. launches a campaign to elect more House members to combat hate groups.
• 🏆 Elfinbrook Simon Wins – Elfinbrook Simon, a terrier from New Jersey, triumphs over 2,568 competitors in a dog show.
• 📈 Free World Gold Output – Gold production in the Free World rises by 3% in 1961, though it remains below the average of previous years.
• 📅 U.S. Rejects Summit Call – The U.S. declines a Soviet proposal for a summit meeting in March, keeping the door open for future talks.