Vanguard TV3 Explodes After Brief Lift Off at Cape Canaveral
The Vanguard test rocket barely rose from the pad then exploded destroying most of the 72 foot vehicle and wrecking hopes for an American satellite in 1957. The 64 inch aluminum sphere survived and continued to emit radio signals while observers watched the flames and smoke. President Eisenhower asked for a full Defense Department report and critics called the failure humiliating for U S prestige.
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Progress In Talks Looms As Long Beach Bus Strike Near
Long Beach bus union leaders extended talks by 24 hours ahead of a looming strike. President Francis Donnelly announced a midnight meeting to push for a contract while Federal Mediation teams in Los Angeles pressed for progress. Drivers and maintenance workers had vetoed a 72 hour strike notice while negotiations continued with Conciliator Jules Moedoff guiding sessions.
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Three Burned in Gas Line Fire at Long Beach Boat Yard
Three persons suffered burns when a leaking natural gas line beneath the Fleitz and Perel boat yard office at 1550 W 7th St erupted Friday night. Ansley M Langston 62 and John David Tigervas 60 received first and second degree facial and hand burns, Leonard P Giason 49 had burns to the hands. Langston said she lit a cigarette when flames blasted through the window. firefighters controlled the blaze and found the gas leak under the building.
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No Juvenile Status for Baby Killer in Long Beach Trial
Fifteen year old John Lawrence Miller admitted killing a 22 month old in Rolling Hills. A Superior Court judge ruled he will be tried as a juvenile after psychiatric examinations. Prosecutor Ted C. Stenn said the case will proceed in juvenile court. Miller was remanded to custody pending rehabilitation. Miller's parents were present at the hearing and he later transferred to Los Angeles County Jail.
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Pearl Harbor remembered after five human errors
The article recalls the December 7 1941 Pearl Harbor attack, noting Japan crippled the Pacific Fleet while American losses reached 2400. It cites Walter Lord’s Reader's Digest piece claiming five American blunders aided Pearl Harbor, and labels the event as a pivotal war turning point.
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AFL-CIO Expels Teamsters Over Corruption Charges
The AFL-CIO voted five to one to expel the International Teamsters Union over alleged corruption, with 10 458 598 for and 2 266 497 against. Delegates cast roll call votes from each member union, reflecting wide participation and signaling broader anti corruption aims within the federation. Four other unions face expulsion actions on similar charges as the debate stretched long.
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Crash Kills Four at Barksdale Air Base
A Stratojet bomber crashed at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport Louisiana during takeoff in heavy rain killing all four crewmen. The accident occurred Friday evening as weather conditions deteriorated.
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Indonesia Seizes Property of Dutch in Jakarta
Indonesian troops moved into key city areas after the government nationalized Dutch enterprises. At Tanjung Priok harbor 12 Dutch ships were ordered to remain at anchor. Information Minister Sudibjo said further seizures would continue and compensation would be discussed after settling the western New Guinea dispute.
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Humiliation Seen by Demos After Satellite Failure
Washington AP report notes Democratic lawmakers mourning the Vanguard rocket setback as a grievous humiliating blow to American prestige. The fallout spurred calls for full Pentagon reporting and renewed push to put American moon aims back in the sky amid debate over publicity and secrecy.
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WM's Best Laid Plan Goes Beep
Fragmentary text shows a chaotic narration about Writs and gloom around a little satellite deed. A speaker professes being a patriot and asks why the mood is so dark while mentioning stuffing a mother aboard a third stage in a cryptic line.
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Detroit night watches man aided refugees in bankruptcy case
A Detroit man described as helping 293 refugees reach the United States faced court scrutiny after the bankruptcy filing. Authorities say the aid network collapsed as the individuals disappeared from the street, with legal observers noting the case severity and public interest.
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