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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1957

Page

3

Atlas Test Elates AF as Missile Program Advances

The Atlas missile, launched from a test center, flew its prescribed course and landed in a preselected Atlantic impact area in a limited range test. Defense officials noted prior failures were 95 percent successful but required in-air destruction. more test launches are anticipated as data is decoded to improve the program.

Yates Free World Russia U.S Defense Department Atlas Air Force Washington Atlantic Souds Atiag Air Fores Africa J. R. Dempsey Astronautics Convair General Dynamics Corp Santa Ana Jefferson Way

Probers Told Union Paid $18 500 Bribe

Testimony described alleged payoffs by Local 515 officials and members amid a hush money scandal. Witnesses claimed rumors about the money involving Schoolfield, who directed a verdict clearing 12 of 13 defendants in a long court fight. The hearing traced checks of 18 500 dollars from Local 515 and tied the figures to the indicted teamsters case and tied to political figures like Tromas Crutchetteld, a Chattanooga lawyer, as part of the broader inquiry.

Tromas Crutcheteld Chattanooga Schoolfield Jannardry Anne State Supreme Court Smith McCellan D-Ark Hixson Boling Tennessee Supreme Court Baling Senate Committee Ay Hixson Bollag

NATO Ministers Back Western Unity on Germany and Disarmament

NATO foreign ministers and the NATO council endorsed Western disarmament proposals with inspection safeguards and urged continued pressure for German reunification through free elections. The Soviets rejected the Western plan while a draft NATO statement noted interest in Africa and handling Bulgarian letters. Eisenhower visited SHAPE and met Italian Prime Minister Zoli and West German Chancellor Adenauer, who praised talks though Adenauer opposed immediate missile decisions.

NATO Council of NATO Germany Middle East Africa France Adone Zoli Italy Konrad Adenauer West Germany Adenauer U.S Western Europe

Meteorite Hits Car In Utah Shaking Teacher Involved

In Ogden Utah a flying object smashed through a car windshield striking schoolteacher Van Heninger as he drove home. The fragment left a hole the size of a half dollar and dust that stained the interior. Heninger collected dust samples and preliminary lab results showed iron cobalt nickel tungsten and other elements. He described a bright flash and a blast like lightning, with hot dust scouring his hand and scorched clothing.

Ogden Utah Holt van E Ap Hevingeer Heninger Fomer

Jet liners planned for West Coast operation by 1960

United Air Lines president W A Patterson announced plans to deploy 21 Boeing 120 medium range jet airliners on the West Coast by 1960. The statement signals major expansion for the carrier as it eyes modern jet service.

Seattle Ole W. A. Paterson United Airlines West Coast

Woman Robbers in Flight at Local Store

A young woman entered a liquor store on Willow Street and asked for shoes while fleeing with a bottle of whiskey. A female clerk, Evelyn Dingan, 40, grabbed $80 from the register as the pair fled west on Willow. Police describe a 25 year old man with a revolver aiding the escape.

Iquor Willow Evelyn Dingan

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