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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1960

Page

8

Giant radar radar 15 minute missile warning system

Weatherman Kalstrom describes a new large radar project developed by General Electric with the Air Force that would emit brief energy bursts to detect intercontinental missiles. If successfulAmericans could receive about 15 minutes warning of an inbound attack. The plan involves a towering radar complex and a transmitter-receiver unit, with testing activity noted in Syracuse and San Francisco contexts.

George W. Kalstrom Independent Press-Telegram Kalstrom Palos Verdes Estates Karen Reynold Robert Lady the Pup Kent Henderson Orrteeea Cuerte Syracuse N.Y Veillance Arctic General Electric Co Air Force Research and Development Command Weather’ Bureau Weather Bureau

Ex-L B Executive Plans Aerial Tram at Border

TIJUANA Mexico UPI reports former Long Beach executive Allen Parkinson plans a million dollar aerial tram to connect the U S Customs House with Tijuana. The Skyrid project would cross the border in six months, financed by Shouters Corp and billed as California’s next top tourist draw.

Tijuana Mexico UPI Saturtion U.S International Skyrid Shouters Corp Ity California

Cattle Shipped From Drought Regions In Southern Rhodesia

Bulawayo reports a rail exodus of thousands of cattle from drought struck southern areas to pastures 700 miles north amid massive losses of cattle and game in Southern Rhodesia and neighboring Bechuanaland, the worst drought in a decade.

Bulaways Southern Rhodesia Catte Astures Bechu‘lanaland

Pat Boone to Sing Song for Old Folks

Pat Boone will dedicate a future TV show performance to old folks after a Long Beach woman’s letter moved him. He will sing Nobody Loves You When You’re Old and Gray, a piece inspired by Gloria Swanson and others, as a gesture for seniors in hospitals and rest homes.

Pat Boone Long Beach Boone Esther E. Barker Orange Ave Pat

Townsend Notes Club Meets Friday at Lin den Hall

The Townsend Notes Club holds a Friday noon potluck in Lin den Hall on Broadway at Linden Ave with Assemblyman William G. Grant as speaker. Mrs Eva Pinaire presides at the gathering.

Linden Hall Broadway Linden Ave William &. Grant Eva Pinaire

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