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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1958
Page
5
Editor notes the coming space age with satellites orbiting Earth, moon and Mars as soon, discussing practical benefits and military uses. It highlights weather forecasting, global communications, ice melting, lighting cities, and medical hopes while noting dangers of radiation and acceleration. mentions Sputnik I and predicts vast rewards for science and prestige.
Denver railroad researcher Hay McBrian, head of the Denver laboratory for the Denver and Rio Grande Western, envisions a future where high-cost freight could be rocket-propelled over short distances to reduce wheel wear. The Army Redstone Arsenal has asked his team to study radiation effects on fuels used in missiles and space vehicles. The lab has explored irradiating coal for diesel fuel to lower transport costs and may pursue rocket transport if proven feasible.
A group of Catholic boys planted a row of young shade trees along one side of St Marys church and 43 Cub Scouts from a Methodist church followed with another row. Packmaster R Tgan called it a gesture of faith and appreciation for the church members.
London report notes Britons including Prince Philip fear England is left out of the race to the stars while the Russians and Americans surge ahead. The Daily Express argues Britain led prior explorations but now faces high costs in space development.
Lou Breuer profiles pilots chasing dream careers beyond glamour, detailing Pan American cargo captaincy, real duties, and the mix of movie fantasies with hard work. The piece contrasts aviation romance with demands of long hauls, safety protocols, and the reality of operating cargo flights amid diverse, quirky cargo and international routes.
A Soviet American science collaboration during the IGY appears intact amid cold war tensions. Soviet microfilms of upper atmosphere data and Sputnik results arrive ahead of U.S. reports, signaling continued cross national research. A 13 year old boy in Little America, Terre Haute, Ind., tells a tale linking his dream to the Antarctic exchange, as officials weigh which U.S. agency will oversee the continuing Antarctic program after the IGY ends.
Air Force officials tout a new experimental track like a rail line to test missiles under free flight and recover components for inspection. The 21,000 foot facility, costing about 4.8 million dollars, will allow a 82,000 pound sled to reach sonic speeds and be stopped for analysis, reducing waste by testing parts before full launches.
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