Push-Button Marksmen Guard New York Area Skies
In Alhalla New York Battery B of the 66th AAA Nike battalion trains 97 men for a potential attack on New York City. They operate radar, missiles, and launch systems from two sections near Kensico reservoir, with crews known as the Quiz Kids Strong Backs and Pencil Pushers. They practice drills and annual Red Canyon range firing to ensure three minute launch readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alhalla
N.Y
Kensico Reservoir
66Th Aaa
Manhattan
Johann Pettsch
Elizabeth
N.J
Abraham Alston
New York City
Red Canyon
New Mexico
Brillante
Battery B
Nike Nerve Center
66Th
AAA
Nike
Bob Craig
Asheville
N. C
Orlando Brillante
Arlington
Mass
James Marvin
Dallas
Craig
Marvin
Pamphlets Now Available in Library Reference Dept
New group of pamphlets across subjects available in the library reference department. Titles include 1956 National Electrical Code for Electric Wiring and Apparatus, Statistics of Higher Education 1953-54, Federal Funds for Education, and Pupil Transportation Responsibilities and Services of State Departments of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Library
National Board of Fire Underwriters
State Departments of Education
U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Selma Hirsh
Public Affairs Committee
Helen B. Shaffer
William A. Korns
Martin Packman
International Bank For Reconstruction and Development
World Bank
Iowa State Department of Health
Sahara
France
L’imiprimerie Des
Wallet stolen from New Bedford man recovered by mail
Willard Bennett reports his wallet was stolen in New Bedford Massachusetts and later returned by mail with the $610 cash inside intact. Police say the thief appears to have acted with a clear conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
Mass
Willard Bennett
Sam as a Mascot Shapes 147th ANG Tales of Plaid Helmets
In Boise pilots from the 147th Pennsylvania Air National Guard are puzzled by yellow stickers reading Never Fear A Sam Is Near spread nationally by the squadron. The origin traces to a volunteer who asked to be called Sam, leading to a shared nickname system, a plaid motif, and a turtle mascot Supersonic Sam. Morale soars in the unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brillante
A.w.o.l
Bob Craig
Ashville
Pittsburgh
Boise
Idaho
Pennsylvania Air National Guard
Chesapeake Bay
House of Sam
147Th
National Guard
Pentagon
Stray Dog Rescued After Ice Fall in Center Lake
Fireman Victor Hawley and Assistant Chief Rex Nicholas of Napoleon department plunged through ice while rescuing a stray dog in Center Lake. Nicholas pulled Hawley out as Leoni firefighters arrived and tied ropes to reach the frigid pup. A mudbound truck delay required a wrecker to free firemen, dog, and vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Jackson
Ich
Center Lake
Victor Hawley
Rex Nicholas
Napoleon Department
Hawley
Nicholas
Leoni Fire Department
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Howard Benedict
AP Newsfeatures
New York
Army
Fort Bliss
Texas
Orlando E. Brillante
Arlington, Mass
the Post
Dick Jacobi
Milwaukee
Lt. Brillante
Air Force
Lt. Brilliante
Associated Press
William Dillon
Page
W. Va
Johann Pettesch
N. J
M/Sgft
Vadron Asbury
Liberty
Valhalla
N. Y
Ray Dudzik
Wittenberg
Wis
Thomas Chervenak
Woodbridge
Broulie
Second Street
Smith-Corona Electric
Smith-Corona
Mochnick Typewriter CO
2Nd Avenue
ANG
Sam
Perpetual Savings
Perpetual
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
Third Street
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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