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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1959

Page

5

Atomic powered Savannah launched as first merchant ship

The United States launched the 21,000 ton atomic powered merchant ship Savannah at New York Shipbuilding Corp to showcase peaceful atomic uses. Christened by Mamie Eisenhower, the vessel is a prototype to advance future marine construction and trade once carrying cargo and passengers begins in 1960. Secretary Muelter and Sen. Anderson attended, emphasizing hopes for a commercially competitive atomic tanker in the future.

Camden Savannah Eisenhower United States Mamie Mouch Frederick H. Muelter Clinton P. Anderson

Former Editor Dies in Baltimore at 69

Duane Jacobs, 69, former Scripps-Howard editor, government official, and United Press staff correspondent, died Tuesday after a long illness. He served as managing editor of the Scripps-Howard Washington News and as editor of the Pittsburgh Press.

Baltimore UPI Harold Duane Jacobs Scripps-Howard United Press Jacobs Scripps-Howard Washington News Pittsburgh Press

Atlas Test Boosts ICBM Hopes After 5500-Mile Flight

Atlas missile completes a long range flight over the Atlantic at 15000 mph, testing a tactical nose cone toward possible operational ICBM capability. Thor booster fails after launch, with range safety destroying the stage as technicians review telemetry. Recovery ship retrieves the nose cone for re-entry study amid a six week gap since last Atlas success.

Cape Canaveral LA Amer Atlantic Thor Atlas Ascension Island Atlantic Missile Range

Two New Polio Cases Reported in Los Angeles

City health officials reported two new polio cases in Los Angeles, raising the year’s total to 19. Public health officer George M. Unidentified noted the cases involve children and that vaccination status was incomplete for at least one of them.

L.A Los Angeles George M. UN Dr. UN

Pensioners May Get New Glasses At No Cost

Downstairs at Dr Milton Glinberg, optometrist, offers free eye exams and glasses for pensioners with identity card and social worker contact. Provide identification to begin process. Located at Pine Ave Heartwell Building.

Milton. Glinberg

Brighten Your Home With New Neutral Background Shades

A four page feature in August Better Homer and Gardens details using neutral backdrops to enliven rooms. It suggests pairing subtle palettes with bold accents like blue and green accents, offering practical decorating schemes and room ideas for readers.

Homer & Gardens Berrer Homes & Gardens

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