Canadian Rocketry and the Black Brant Program
In 1956 Canada’s Defence Research Board began solid propellant work for rockets. Fort Churchill tests showed high altitude reliability of Black Brant II, carrying 1-pound payloads to over 100 miles. By July 20 the Black Brant contributed to lunar eclipse upper atmosphere studies and later experiments reached 150 miles with various measurements and cosmic ray studies. Future plans aim at phenomena 600 miles high.
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John Ough
Canada
Defence Research Board
Fort Church- 1
Manitoba
Boon
Weeping Trees and Canadian Space Research
Canadian scientists gather data from research equipment and the Alouette satellite to advance international science. The efforts showcase national technology and support Canada’s leading role in space-age physics and modern pure science.
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Canada
Cartoonist Jimmy Hatle Dies at 65 Struck by Heart Attack
James Hatle born 1898 in Providence raised in California. He drew They ll Do it Every Time and Little Iodine for The Times and Randolph Hearst papers. Known for Bigdome Vermin Sneeker and a long career in editorial cartoons. June Allyson and Glenn Maxwell wedding ceremonies noted. Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher public reunion mentioned. Kathy Grant plans to resume acting after Bing Crosby marriage.
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James
Jimmy) Hatle
Jimmy
Providence
California
Los Angeles Times
the Times
Randolph Hearst
Bigdome
Vermin Sneeker
June Allyson
Glenn Maxwell
Marrid
Boyd Anderson
Miami
All Saints Episcopal Church
Biscayne Bay
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Canadian Rocketry
Robert the Bruce of Scotland
Andy Williams
Debbie Reynolds
Eddie Fisher
Debbie
Eddie
Hollywood
Kathy Grant
Bing Crosby
Bing
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