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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1959

Page

6

US Buys French Missiles to Use in Tank Defense

The U S Army plans to purchase anti tank missiles from France announces Sunday night an order for the SS10 and SS11 wired solid fuel missiles. First deliveries will go to U S troops in West Germany and the order signals a move to strengthen defense against armored threats.

Washington U.S France BESSE Ava Coaney U.S. 7Th Army Mottell’s West Germany

Lost Handicapped Boy Rescued Alive in Rocky Canyon

Sammy Jennings, a five year old with speech impairment, wandered from a family picnic near Grand Junction Colorado and spent a night in Unaweep Canyon. Spotted at a rock ledge at about 11 am by Russell James and Henry Swensen after more than 100 volunteers searched the area. The boy, lightly dressed and weighing 55 pounds, survived a freezing night and is being treated for health and mobility concerns. His father Chester Jennings is a Grand Junction salesman.

Grand Junction Colo Latler Canyon Sammy Jennings Prader Sammy Haingry Gunnison River Russell James Fruita Farmmh Henry Swensen Stand Junction Chester Jennings

New Automotive Power Sets Unmatched Excellence

A new kind of automotive power debuts, promising excellence without equal. The design emphasizes efficiency, performance, and innovation, targeting drivers seeking superior engineering and reliability.

Imperial Iman

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