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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1956
Page
12
An Aerobee-Hi rocket soared 163 miles above the earth at White Sands proving ground New Mexico setting a new record for single stage rockets. Officials note the previous mark was 158 miles by Viking II in 1954 during the IGY upper air probe series. The flight used a single burning cell as tests continue in the program.
A three story restaurant and store building collapsed in Blackpool England last night killing at least one person and injuring eighteen others.
A five day celebration marking the 10th anniversary of Philippine independence began in Manila today with ceremonies and public events across the capital.
The Austin Herald lists film showings including Trapeze with Burt Lancaster Tony Curtis Gina Lollobrigida Kathy Jurado and Thomas Gomez. Also A Day of Fury Shark Hunting Arlie Shaw Bone Sweet Bone Bhowani Junction On the Threshold of Space Star in the Dust Toy Tiger Northwest Passage Picnic Panic Vanishing American Jaguar Long Long Trailer Hot Footlights Mouse in the House Back to Gods Country Cartoon Carnival The Lieutenant Wore Skirts The Tender Trap Boo Moon and more with newsreels and cartoons.
Alaska was purchased from Russia in 1867 and designated a district. On August 24, 1912, it was established as a territory, marking a key change in its governance.
Hollywood personality Phil Harris lives in Palm Springs with wife Alice Faye and two daughters and spends much of his year away from TV. He plans to work on NBC specials and movies, dislikes regular family TV shows, and expects wife to stay retired to raise their children. After tomorrow's NBC appearance he will go fishing with Bing Crosby.
India remains the world’s second largest film producer after the United States. Industry data show continued output across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and other regional cinemas.
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