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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1957
Page
3
An interview with space policy leaders outlines U S plans and doubts about building a large two man cabin space craft. Experts debate propulsion needs and the feasibility of returning travelers safely. The article notes a shift from animal experiments toward gliding craft and emphasizes ongoing questions about cost and timing.
Typhoon hit the Philippines disrupting communications and delaying ballot arrivals near Manila. Despite 120 mph winds, a record turnout was anticipated with seven candidates contending for the presidency and results possibly taking two to three days to tally.
The Soviet premier hinted Laika may have died Sunday as batteries failed during orbit of 1056 miles with a top speed of 18600 mph. Ny Dag reports belief in Moscow that Laika landed on Russian soil. He noted letters from two American girls seeking a moon voyage.
Radio Moscow said a stamp commemorating the launch of Sputnik II will be issued soon by Carlos P. F. Garcia as part of the commemoration. The report notes anti-Communist sentiment and references Sputnik I sales activity in Moscow amid discussions of a four year term for the United States leader.
Two Halloween masked bandits robbed an exclusive San Fernando Valley restaurant in Encino, forcing owner Chris Skoby to open a safe and binding him. They fled with the cash, leaving Skoby gagged on the floor and a dashboard of his new Cadillac abandoned on a dead end street.
Burglars pried open the south door of the Brickey Medical Building at 1025 Atlantic Ave Sunday night and stole a 700 pound safe containing about $4,450 in currency money orders checks and six vials of Demerol. Receptionist Edna Blaine found the open door and missing safe at 6:35 am Monday. Victims include Dr B Earle Brickey of 263 Belmont Ave and Dr Vernon P Brickey of 259 Belmont Ave.
A sewer ditch in Chicago collapsed trapping two laborers. John Pezzetti, 38, of Bellwood, was killed while a fellow worker was injured. The Cook County coroner identified the deceased.
Chiang Kai-Shek and Madame Chiang visited the U S carrier Bon Home Richard in the Western Pacific for six hours. He said the U S fleet presence is a safeguard to free nations in the area. The group joined maneuvers with Kearsarge Rochester Los Angeles destroyers and a submarine taking part.
A historical classified style health ad claims to normalize the body through a different treatment that reduces joint pain, relaxes muscles, improves circulation and gland function, aids digestion, boosts energy and sleep, and increases desire to work. First exam and treatment cost four dollars. offices at 2315 E 7th. Ph GE 8-2403.
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