Jun 24 1961

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President Kennedy assigned Vice President Johnson the task of unifying the Nation's communications satellite programs, in a letter which stressed urgency and "highest priority" for the public interest.

Mercury capsule was modified for MR-4 flight, with observation window replacing two viewports and with improved manual control system.

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