Rocket Plunge Expected Any Moment From Sputnik I
Cambridge Nov 30 American scientists issued a worldwide alert as Russia's first rocket satellite, Sputnik I, risks a fiery death. The 20 foot winged stage may plummet into the atmosphere between 5 and 10 pm EST, possibly over the United States Pacific Ocean Japan or Russia. Professors Lovell and Whipple warned of a meteorlike end, with a chance of a thunderous crash if it survives reentry.
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What's Wrong with West Virginia Just Plain Dirt
Lois Amick argues West Virginia suffers from litter and neglect across towns, yards, and highways. The West Virginia Garden Club, led by Osler McMillan, urges enforcement of existing laws to curb dumping and preserve the state’s beauty.
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Inside Today
A fragment lists ad codes and display references with unreadable surrounding context. The readable items include Ale-O16.0651 and GtharseDI 2-4761, but no clear names dates or events are identifiable from the text.
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Truman Urges American Leadership Amid Ike Illness
Former President Harry S. Truman writes in The Gazette urging strong American leadership to restore Allied unity during Eisenhower’s illness and the possible absence from the Paris NATO conference. He stresses the urgency of American role in global security.
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Phone Locals Ratify Pact Avert Strike in West Virginia
The 4 700 union workers of the Chesapeake and Fotomat Telephone Co of West Virginia ratified a one year contract retroactive to November 10, averting a potential statewide telephone strike. Oscar L. Davis of Charleston said locals voted about 3 to 1 in favor after an earlier rejection. The agreement raises basic wages by two to five dollars weekly for non supervisory employees serving most of the state. Davis noted the prior rejection also ran about 3 to 1. A five hour meeting last Sunday prompted a reconsideration vote by local representatives.
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Charleston
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British Ship Nears Safety After Iceberg Collision
The British 1100 ton Shackleton struck an iceberg 400 miles off Antarctica and suffered heavy damage but remained seaworthy with 60 aboard. It headed toward South Georgia across the Scotia Sea to relieve scientists who had spent two years in the Antarctic.
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Grenade Attack Hits Sukarno Assassination Attempt
Indonesian leader Sukarno survived a grenade assault as he left a presidential vehicle after speaking at an elementary school. Seven killed and many wounded including guards. Military revolt rumors and political strife shadow the nation's drive for a unified central government.
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Jakarta
S. Central’ Hospital
Indonesia
National Council
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Guntur
Vanguard prepared for Moon date from Cape Canaveral
The Navy readies the Vanguard rocket at Cape Canaveral for a Wednesday launch to place a 64 inch radio satellite in a 300 to 1,500 mile orbit. If successful, the satellite would circle Earth every 90 minutes for about a year and broadcast on 108 megacycles until decay. If delays occur, next actions shift from December pilot to January fully instrumented sphere, with official statements on launch timing to come after liftoff.
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Fla
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Fourth burglary suspect nabbed in Louisville
Police captured Mickey Eugene Vanater and charged him with participation in a string of break ins and robberies across the Charleston area. Two other suspects, Kenneth Dunbar and Robert Coleman, confessed to aiding in the burglaries and thefts from Gauley Bridge stores.
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Florida St
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Salvation Army Gift Basket Contest Opens With Prizes Over $3,000
The Salvation Army Gift Basket Contest begins with more than $3,000 in prizes co sponsored by WCHS and The Gazette. Players guess the mystery firm and the total raised by 11 30 p m December 21 to win one of four prizes including a Dodge Royal Lancer Four Door Sedan. Entries require a minimum one dollar gift, are accepted by mail or facsimile, and ties go to the earliest postmark.
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Jenner to Skip Reelection Race
Sen. William E. Jenner of Indiana stunned Republicans by announcing he will not run again next year. He released the statement through GOP Chairman Robert W. Matthews and did not attend the news conference. Jenner, a conservative often at odds with the Eisenhower administration, cited no specific reasons.
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Definition of Inferiority Complex Sparks Debate
A quip on inferiority complex notes that a misdirected feeling could be blessed if possessed by the right people. The remark plays on social judgment and vanity, suggesting context dependent value in confidence and self perception.
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