Feb 13, 1961. Arrival Expected About Mid-May. Front page sketch of path of rocket. N0509H Newspaper - Space Exploration. May 5, 1961.
Headline takes up top half of front page.
Below headline is pic of Shepard moments before take-off. N0509I Newspaper - Space Exploration. Space Feat Gives Lift to U.S. Prestige. Front page photo of Shepard being lifted to helicopter from space capsule. N0509J Newspaper - Space Exploration.