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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1959

Page

5

Chrysler Unveils 1960 Cars With Sculptured Styling

Chrysler's 1960 line debuts with all new sculptured styling featuring the Valiant and Dart models. Highlights include improved aerodynamics, new six and V eight engines, optional lightweight automatic transmission, enhanced safety features, bigger doors for easier entry, and refined interiors with pilot seats and increased legroom.

Chrysler Art Stephan Miam Chrysler Corporation Plymouth Chrysl+e LA Pew

Rayburn Signals Active In 1960 Nomination Effort

House Speaker Sam Rayburn says he will take a more active role in next year’s nomination session. He plans to circulate among delegates in meeting rooms and cloak rooms to influence delegates. He would not rank candidates but would support Lyndon B. Johnson if Johnson seeks the nomination.

Washington Sam Rayburn House Rayburn Sen Lyndon Bo Johnson Johnson

Thor-Able fails to orbit Transit 1 satellite

Cape Canaveral reports the Thor-Able rocket third stage failed to fire, ending the attempt to place Transit 1 into a 22 000 mile high Earth orbit. The failure marks the week’s fourth US rocket setback, with a Vanguard satellite and Jupiter missile also delayed.

Cape Canaveral Fiz UPI 1 Air Force

China warns of satellites aids to navigation

Tokyo reports China warned the United States that five satellites would be launched over three years as aids to navigation. One satellite failed to fire, veered off course, and exploded after completion. The Air Force said the Auas intercontinental missile flew near its 6300 mile range after a Wednesday night launch.

Tokyo China United Air Force

Macmillan Plans 80 Speech Tour Across 11 Days

Prime Minister Harold Macmillan announced a rushed campaign tour with about 80 speeches over 11 days. The Conservative Party leader aims to surpass Labour by concentrating broadly on public engagements in key constituencies.

London UPS Harold Macmillan Labor Party Hugh Gaitskell

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