Death of Torch Victim Prompts Kin to Surrender
In Pontiac Michigan the 68 year old Herman Kierdorf, linked to a Teamsters racket and the fire death of his nephew Frank Kierdorf, surrendered to state police after arranging with Oakland County officials and Kierdorf's son, Teamsters agent Richard Kierdorf. Authorities tie the case to a near Flint plant blaze on August 4. Frank Kierdorf died August 7 from severe burns.
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US Rocket Second Best Says Silon. Officials Stress Patience
Committees voiced disappointment at the first moon rocket failure but remained undaunted. Sen. Clinton F. Anderson and Sen. Estes Kefauver urged patience, noting failure precedes success, while Rep. Lee Metcalf highlighted long odds but learning value. Atomic Energy official Floberg called the initial blast not surprising and Gen. Wilson estimated limited chances next lunar attempt in about 23 days.
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Russians Report Failure Promptly
MOSCOW TASS said the American moon shot failed and exploded seven seconds after launch. The two sentence dispatch noted the incident without comment and was filed Sunday.
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