Satellite Moonlike Gift Elevates Space Race Tension
The 23 inch diameter satellite launched by the Soviet Union in October is described as a sphere weighing about 184 pounds. It orbits the earth at up to 560 miles with two radio transmitters sending signals at 20.005 and 40.002 megacycles. Moscow indicates more satellites will follow and that artificial earth satellites will pave the way for space travel. American scientists hope to learn about the weather and solar mysteries from the IGY project. The United States plans its own satellite tests and acknowledges a possible launch in the near term.
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Paramount Man One of Antarctic Evacuees
A Paramount sailor, RM-2 George W. Street, was among four ailing Navy men evacuated from Antarctica on Friday aboard a Navy Skymaster plane that completed a 4,800 mile round trip via Christchurch New Zealand. Lt. Richard E. Anderson of Little Rock Ark suffered the most severe injuries in a helicopter crash near McMurdo Sound on July 12.
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Long Beach Hams Try to Contact Moon Satellite
Long Beach radio amateurs attempted to receive signals from the Russian launched satellite as Dwight Williams, president of the Association of Radio Amateurs, noted the ham group hopes for any future messages but expects no real reception for a long time. He said signals would likely be vertical polarization impulses and that a ham would catch one every 90 to 95 minutes as the satellite orbits, with identification only possible when messages arrive.
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First Satellite Signal Heard Across United States
Reports from Smithsonian Observatory and Defense Department confirm radio sightings of the Russian satellite from Washington to Ohio, with moonwatch stations worldwide logging passes. Observers described a moving point of light, a yellowish hue, and a 1 hour 35 minute orbital period. RCA recordings were distributed to NBC and CBS networks.
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Long Beach Oceanfront Hotel Ad Highlights Lux Rooms
An ad for a beachfront Long Beach hotel at 1290 East Ocean Boulevard features two lobbies and private baths in all rooms with new carpeting and writing desks. It touts daily service and a dining room with roasted meats and Virginia ham. Meals priced at 24.50 per week. breakfast club and dinners also listed.
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