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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1955

Page

5

Tiny satellite launch may require multi stage rocket

Alfred Leech reports from Northwestern University on a plan to launch a 100 pound satellite into orbit at about 250 miles. Dr Nash Davis Jr of Buffalo Electro Chemical warns a larger than any yet fired rocket is needed, with more manpower and money. James Harford notes rockets history from 1200 A.D. to V2 and Goddard, who started modern rocketry.

Alfred Leech -Evanston Nash Davis Jr White’ Sands N. M Outer Space Davis Buffalo Electro-Chemical Co American Rocket Society Northwestern University White Sands Earth

Two Car Boom Drives Texas Families to Buy Second Vehicle

A statewide survey by Universal CIT Credit Corp shows Texas wives and teens pushing for a second car to ease chores and transport. The study, based on 40 division offices nationwide and dealer interviews, finds 10 percent of Texas households own multiple cars with expectations to double in five years. Average Texas two-car family income runs about $7,000 annually, with most new cars bought on installment credit and used cars largely financed.

Texas Universal Cit Credit Corp Aid Inter Universal Cit John A. Jordan Jr Houston United States Credit Executive Warkere Farimere

Barcentrate Weight Loss Claims From Texas Readers

Rita Burkes of Route 2 San Angelo says she lost 53 pounds taking Barcentrate and Mrs M W Giles of 413 Preactwick Blvd San Antonio reports a 12 pound loss. The ad promises the bottle shows the way to shed fat and urges readers to buy Barcentrate at Texas drug stores.

Rita Burkes San Angelo Texas M. W. Giles Preatwick Blvd San Antonio Eghe

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