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First Trans Atlantic Telstar Call Marks Space Link
British and American scientists achieved a first Trans Atlantic telephone conversation via Telstar satellite during orbit tests. The test involved Cornwall to Maine then planned New York to Paris and London links, with officials noting high quality potential despite a France Britain broadcasting dispute.
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New York
A.A.P
G.M.T
Telstar
United States
United Press International
Eugene McNeely
American ‘Telephone and Telegraph Company
Cornwall
Maine
U.S
Europe
Goonhilly Downs
Andover