Moon Shot Fails In Test Flight Over Atlantic Ocean
The mid September lunar probe attempt ended when the modified Thor first stage exploded about 10 miles from the Cape, raining debris into the ocean. Despite the blowup, officials predicted higher odds of success for future launches as Moon research continues through 1959.
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Port Firm, Public Reported Gypped
House investigators charged the Air Force paid 406 per adapter for Thor rocket launchers after rejecting a 4.69 option. A two year probe found costly errors and inefficiency with Navy and Air Force launchers, and questioned bid handling and a Washington broker linked to the deals. The report notes the launchers are reinforced paper tubes jettisoned after firing 2.75 inch rockets from aircraft.
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Moose Lodge Convention Opens Amid Procurement Controversy
Century Industries led by Irving L. Babbitt offered to supply adapters for MA-3 Moosehary launchers at 4.89 each as 5,000 delegates gathered in Mooseheart Illinois for the Loyal Order convention. The group pressed charges of devious deals and improper procurement tactics as business sessions began in Chicago.
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Hit Run Kills Sailor After Motorcycle Crash
In San Diego two sailors James W. Smith 25 of Cleveland and Romana Sutton 22 of Montebello were struck by a car on Olive Avenue near Minnesota Street. Both were hurled over 100 feet. Smith died at hospital while Sutton was injured and treated. Investigators from the Norwalk Sheriff's traffic bureau and Los Angeles County homicide detail probe the wreck.
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Medical Ad Laxity Hit by Probers
Washington reports that a House Government Operations subcommittee accused the FTC of allowing toothpaste and tranquilizer ads to mislead shoppers. The panel urged Congress to shift ad policing to the FDA, summon manufacturers, and press for a voluntary code of fair advertising. It cited ADA testimony that toothpaste claims discourage hygiene and noted over 25 million dollars spent on advertising 12 brands.
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Coastal Weather Forecast for Gong Besch and Vicinity
Morning and evening low clouds today and Tuesday with sunny afternoons. Highs near 83 in the region. Southland beaches expect clouds mornings and sunny afternoons with highs around 78 and water about 68. Mountain areas mostly clear with some afternoon cloudiness. interior deserts variable clouds and scattered afternoon storms, winds 20 to 30 mph, highs 95 in the valleys and 105 in the lower valleys. Coastal summary notes a low pressure system over Northern Mexico and interior Southern California, with a ridge from British Columbia to mid Pacific, keeping mostly cloudy coast and light showers. Tides list highs and lows, water temp at Long Beach, and sunrise sunset details. Highest national temp 107 at Presidio, Texas. lowest 0 at Fraser, Colorado.
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Seek Three Divers on Leaky Boat
Coast Guard extended area search Sunday for three abalone divers missing since last Tuesday aboard the 40 foot Sytary D. James Adams 25 Anaheim Al Kidman 25 and Frank Johnson 58 reside aboard a converted sub chaser off Catalina Island. Boat due at Wilmington. search covers harbors with airport notices. Relatives say the men dove off San Nicholas and San Clemente Islands and believe they are at one of the islands.
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Live on the Beach at Huntington Hotel Dining Room Menu
An early promotional copy describes rooms with private baths and wall-to-wall carpeting at Huntington Hotel Beachside location. It notes daily maid service, ocean view lobby access, and weekly rates around $20.50 per person with meals included. Dining room serves club breakfast and regular dinners, inviting outside patrons. Phone contact HE 6-6253 for details.
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