Rockefeller Says Crisis Hurts State
Little Rock native Winthrop Rockefeller said the Little Rock integration crisis has damaged Arkansas plans to attract industry. He forecast six months to measure the damage, voiced on television, and pledged the Arkansas Industrial Development Commission will press ahead highlighting the state’s advantages and quality of life.
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Soviet Moon Satellite Prompts Space Race Debate
Washington analysis of a Soviet space object describes a 185 pound satellite with a 23 inch diameter in an orbit up to 558 miles high. It weighs more than U S guesses expect, powered by chemical batteries, and signals a stepping stone for potential ICBM capability while spurring U S scientists to race to launch their own satellite and expand space knowledge.
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Washington
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Russia
Earth
Orval Faubus
Little Rock Central High School
Faubus
Eisenhower
Warsaw Crowds Stage New Riots in Constitution Square
Angry crowds clashed with riot police in Warsaw's Constitution Square for a third night. Demonstrators hurled rocks and bricks at steel-helmeted militia as tear gas and noise bombs were used. Police cordoned off the riot area after two tense days of demonstrations against press censorship and police tactics.
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Warsaw
Constitution Square
Costly Kiss Causes Car Crash in Texas Playground
In Austin a 16 year old driver collided with a tree in a playground after a kiss with his girlfriend Jitiend. The incident caused about 8150 dollars in damage and no injuries were reported.
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Austin
Texas
Felice
Jitiend
Yugoslav Court Rules Djilas Guilty, Sentences Seven Years
Milovan Djilas, former Yugoslav vice president, found guilty of hostile propaganda against the state for denouncing communism in his book The New Class. He received a rigorous seven year term, with two previous years to serve, totaling nine years. He may appeal to the provincial supreme court.
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Dilas
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Boston Race Fight Sparks City Violence at Dance Hall
AP Boston report details a fray as about 1,000 fought in a riot after a dispute over integration near a dance hall. Police arrested 13, including four teenage girls, and a white youth named James OMalley, hospitalized after being beaten.
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Patrick Connolly
Connelly
Arkansas
James O'Malley
Eisenhower Won't Attend World Series Games
WASHINGTON UP The White House announced on Saturday that President Eisenhower will not attend any World Series games. The decision marks a formal stance regarding presidential presence at the baseball championship event.
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Washington
White House
Eisenhower
Telephone Firm Plans Addition To C R Building
North western Bell Telephone announces a 48 by 110 foot fourth floor addition to its Cedar Rapids main building. O F L Paulson Construction, Kehrer Wheatland, and Paulson Electric handle contracts as installation expands call handling. Completion aimed for early winter with faster long distance dialing and direct dialing to Marion expanding access to about 3,500 more customers. Cedar Rapids total telephones will exceed 45,400, up 2,500 in a year and 11,000 in five years.
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Cedar Rapids
Marion
Question of Red Satellite's Value Isn't Answered Yet
Alton TL and Blakeslee report that Russia claims space victory with a moon satellite as a messenger from space. The article weighs how long the moon will last, how orbit is tracked, and what scientists can learn about Earth's atmosphere and cosmic dust from its path.
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Housewife Trapped Between Fridge And Counter
Police rushed to a Duluth residence after an emergency call. A housewife reported she was cleaning between the refrigerator and kitchen counter and became wedged. She could reach only the telephone.
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Hem
Scientists doubt Russian satellite visible to observers
Cambridge Massachusetts AP report says Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory scientists state they are certain the Russian earth satellite is not visible to observers. Dr. Fred L. Whipple, director, is quoted as noting observers should not expect sightings.
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Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Fred LL. Whipple
Satellite Launch Marks First Step Toward Space Conquest
The Soviet Union achieves history’s first Earth satellite launch as a 184 pound sphere orbits about 560 miles up at 18 000 mph. Scientists and moon-watchers track the path while observers note sun glare can hide the satellite making visibility variable.
Russians Satellite Signals Reported Across Several States
Radiomen in Cedar Rapids and observers in Terre Haute Columbus Ohio Whitier San Francisco and Walnut Creek reported possible signals from a Russian satellite. University astronomer Fletcher Watson explained meteor activity daily and noted several thousand fireball events. Officials discussed receiver capabilities and the satellite's likely transmitter of cosmic radiation and atmospheric data.
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No Danger from Satellite Seen in London Report
London dispatch reports Dr. Al C. B. Lovell of Manchester University states Russia's artificial moon poses no danger to communities. He explains the satellite will gradually slow, burn up around 100 miles altitude, and not threaten populations.
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al C. B. Lovell
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None of Tracking Stations on Job Near Cape Canaveral
The Orlando Sentinel reported none of the satellite tracking stations in Brevard County were operating Friday night to track the Hus sian earth satellite. It checked four stations in the area around the missile test center and found none in service.
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Cape Canaveral
Orlando Sentinel
Brevard County
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Wholesale Price Index Dips in Week to Oct 1
The government reported Friday that wholesale prices declined in the week ended Oct 1. The index stood at 117.5 percent of the 1947-49 average, down from 117.7 percent for the week ended Sep 24.
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Washington
Yanks Lead 5-1 After 3 Innings in World Series
The New York Yankees hold a 5-1 lead over the Milwaukee Braves after three innings in Saturday's third World Series game. The score by innings shows the Yankees building offense early while the Braves struggle to respond.
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How To Pick Up Satellite Signals
Ham radio operators can listen to signals from the Russian earth satellite on short wave bands. Tune 20.005 megacycles or 7.5 meter wavelength and expect a signal every three tenths of a second. The pulsating sound may peak every 24 minutes as the satellite circles the Earth. The Soviet announcement said signals would be strong enough for amateurs with ordinary gear. The sound to expect is a beeping pattern.
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Preston Simms
Collins Radio Company
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E. W. Papenius
Callins Company
Harold Reid
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Satellite Facts Moscow Soviet satellite data and orbit notes
Facts and figures on the Soviet satellite include dim arackey 22.8 inches in diameter weight 164 pounds speed 160 miles per hour estimated time not more than three weeks altitude 380 miles orbit is stable but Earth rotation makes it drift west with each orbit, eventually crossing every solion on Earth content focuses on two radio transmitters and allied components
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