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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1959
Page
2
A reflective editorial urges farsighted planning beyond immediate appearances. It cites a scientist’s view of perception and warns that relying on current impressions leads to burdensome decisions. Readers are urged to prepare for emergencies, avoid overcommitment, and plan for failed plans.
A short column by LA Callies Sr presents personal impressions on how editors shape coverage. It argues that opinion and fact mix in reporting and questions the fairness of editorial decisions. The piece reflects midcentury newspaper culture and reader expectations.
Edwards Air Force Base reports the X15 rocket plane, built by North American Aviation, will attempt its first aloft test today. The aircraft remains attached under a B52 wing and will not be released if postponed by potential delays.
A fragmented report describes the HS2 project and the X15 test craft. It mentions a 20 foot long craft, a Los Angeles facility, pylons, and tests by Crossfield and a bomber influence. Potential delays hinge on component failures and stability tests.
Washington UPI report says Vanguard II, the first weather satellite, sent over a quarter million feet of cloud data before its batteries died. Scientists at Fort Monmouth and other centers will study the tapes to map part of the earths cloud cover, despite a wobble after launch that slowed decoding. The craft completed 211 orbits and was interrogated 152 times during its 18 days of radio operation.
A bulldozer accident at a Rockbridge County farm unearthed a pot of old coins valued at about $200 face value, with Western Electric money and other valuables also found. Workers report a man died after a heart attack before removal to hospital.
The Communist Party called for quicker progress toward building socialism in Hungary in a Sunday resolution. It urged faster measures and mobilization to accelerate economic and social reforms across the country.
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