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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1959
Page
12
CAPE CANAVERAL UPI reports an Atlas-Able moon rocket exploded during an ignition test, delaying the U.S. space program by about a month. Scientists plan a new attempt, possibly not before November, weighing Atlas-Able against the Thor-Able 2 as alternatives.
London born Donald Hume 39 on trial in Bern Switzerland for murder attempted murder and armed robbery boasted of taking pictures at Loring Air Base Maine and delivering them to East German agents He said he once worked as an electrician on the DEW Line and sold a newspaper story about his wife’s lover death but gave few details about the photos or how he smuggled them from the United States Loring houses B 52 bombers and is nearest U S base to Moscow.
Rochester AP reports a quirky gift for Bath Ont centennial from nearby Bath N Y. A metal sheet bathtub from the 11th century is sent as a playful nod to the event. The tale underscores small town humor linking two Bath communities in a cross border celebration.
Nikita Khrushchev spent 17 hours in the Pittsburgh district touring the city. He greeted workers at the Mesta Machine plant, traded banter with locals, and exchanged medallions and a watch with admiration. He was briefed on Lithuanian family reunions and received a city key from former mayor Charles Kline, a gesture later recalled by Fabian.
Bela Fabian, former Hungarian Parliament member and political refugee, informs Mayor Thomas J. Gallagher that he is returning the symbolic key to Pittsburgh. The gesture recalls Khrushchev receiving a similar key years ago.
An Oct ber Reader's Digest overview debunks myths about hair growth alopecia graying and dyeing. It covers dandruff gray hair hormones and common legends, presenting facts and practical insights for readers.
A DC7 airliner bound for Africa exploded minutes after takeoff from Bordeaux killing 53 of 65 aboard. Three children survived. Sekou Sissoko health minister of the French Cameroons among the survivors. Most passengers were French with a few Britons aboard. no Americans reported. The crash occurred near Bordeaux Merignac as the pilot fought to gain altitude. Relatives watched in horror as the craft went down.
London reports say Labour leaders including Hugh Gaitskell are buoyant about unseating the Conservatives in the Oct 8 general election. Polls and large rally crowds fuel optimism. Conservatives show a shrinking lead, raising the possibility of a close race and a dramatic outcome.
The New Haven Railroad posted a net income deficit of 1,375.58 for August, down sharply from last year. Officials blamed the steel strike for an 813,091 drop in freight revenue and a seasonal fall in passenger traffic. For the eight months ending August, the deficit reached 5,765,861, up from 3,644 in the prior period.
Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev said Russia buys farm equipment from the United States in small quantities to compare and borrow ideas. He spoke at a dinner, noting the practice. The remark highlights bilateral tech exchanges and Soviet interest in American farming gear.
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