United States Seeks Quick Talks on Space Missile Control
Washington proposes immediate consultation with Britain France and Canada on a new plan to study international control of space missiles. Russia rejects the earlier package while U S calls for agreement among the four Western powers and the United Nations disarmament subcommittee. The goal is to ensure missiles launched into space are used for peaceful purposes. If Russia agrees the study could start without waiting for broader disarmament talks.
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Eisenhower outlines U.S. satellite launches for December and March
President Eisenhower announced that the United States plans a December test satellite and a full instrumented satellite in March. He noted safety concerns over Russia’s recent launch but said the goal remains scientific progress, not hurried weaponization. He addressed Vanguard program status and future security implications.
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McElroy Says Speeding Up Ballistic Missile Testing Open to Selective Action
Secretary of Defense Neil H. McElroy announced in a brief news conference shortly after taking office that the United States is seriously considering speeding up ballistic missile testing. He stressed any acceleration would be selective.
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Faubus Sees No Solution but Withdrawal of Nine Students
Gov. Orval Faubus said the Little Rock crisis could only end with the complete withdrawal of nine Negro students from Central High School. He indicated withdrawal of six girls and three boys was possible if required, and urged acceptance of what he called forced integration.
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Russia satellite signals wane over earth return
Washington reports Russia's satellite, silent for six hours, sent strong signals today as observers noted rapid altitude loss. Cavendish Observatory spokesperson said the satellite was about 160 miles up, with readings ranging 200 to 400 miles, while Russians claimed 560 miles at launch. Eisenhower held two meetings with missile and satellite experts amid pressure for action and Senate inquiry into U.S. lag in space tech.
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McElroy Becomes Defense Secretary
Neil H. McElroy was sworn in as the sixth U S defense secretary at a White House ceremony. President Eisenhower presided and awarded the Medal of Freedom to retiring chief Charles E. Wilson. McElroy leaves Procter & Gamble for a $25 000 post as Congress probes rocket and missile programs.
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Top-Level Talks Sought By Khrushchev for U S Soviet Leaders
The New York Times reports Khrushchev seeks a high level conference with President Eisenhower. Moscow sources say Zhukov or Khrushchev could meet, amid signals the satellite launch may spur talks. Reston’s interview notes broad support for top level discussions after the U N Assembly.
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Arms Plans Will Be Revealed At United Nations
At the United Nations in New York the United States Russia and India prepare rival disarmament plans. The UN Political Committee clears to start the arms debate tomorrow with a focus on outer space missiles and peaceful use assurances. Secretary Dulles voices readiness for UN framed talks with Russia on space missile control and a study of peaceful use guarantees. Khrushchev signals agreement to international control of pilotless missiles within a broader U S Soviet peace accord. An Indian spokesman cites the big powers as pivotal to arms plan success and calls for immediate suspension of nuclear tests as a key issue. the Western plan argues for suspension after agreeing to ban atomic materials in weapons reduce armed forces and set up a global inspection system.
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Soviet Plan for Larger Satellites With Live Animals
Pravda reports the Soviet Union will launch larger satellites carrying animals to study cosmic flight and behavior. The two page feature notes scientists previously sent live dogs to 62 miles, and optical radar observations will continue long after current battery power ends.
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