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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1958

Page

7

Moon Shot Timetable Remains Undetermined At Cape

Cape Canaveral air activity hints at a possible moon rocket launch as August four-day window aligns with optimum positions. Air Force officials avoid dates or success odds while noting countdown risks could delay up to a month. A Thor Vanguard rocket carries instruments for lunar distance and far side imaging, with a 2.6 day flight if launched.

Moon Air Force Missile Test Center Pentagon Washington Earth Cape Sage — Semi Automatic Ground Environment— Defense Center Kingston N.Y Bomarc

Noel Martin Picks Nebraska to Join Soon

Noel Martin 17, a standout halfback from Clay Center High School, has accepted an athletic scholarship to the University of Nebraska. At 190 pounds, he starred in all-state honors and all-star games in Memphis and Hershey, helped Clay Center to undefeated seasons in 1957 and 1958, scored 20 touchdowns and 1,229 rushing yards in nine games last season, and also excelled in track as a sprinter and shot putter.

Clay Center Basin Noel Martin University of Nebraska Martin Memphis Tenn Hershey

Moon Rocket May Answer Questions On The Moon

The Air Force aims a camera-equipped rocket toward the moon to probe mysteries of the far side and craters rays and possible lunar life. Experts discuss whether the opposite hemisphere resembles Earth and whether the moon has a thin atmosphere or vegetation.

Associated Press Air Force Space Pacific Ocean Earth

Teamsters to obey court order on Brennan ouster

The general counsel said the Teamsters will comply with a monitors order to suspend Vice President Owen Brennan from office. Edward Bennett Williams noted he will study the order with James Hoffa beforecommenting fully. Monitors set August 25 as the deadline to charge Brennan with misappropriation of union funds and asked Hoffa be disqualified from proceedings.

Washington Fapj Teamsters Giant Teamster Owen Bert Brennan Atty Edward Bennett Williams James R. Hoffa Brennan Hoffa

Arrest Is Easy Ends With Danish Seaman Returned

Danish seaman Henning Jorgensen, 17, jumped ship in Savannah. Immigration officers, led by Investigator Wayne Payne, tracked him to Houston as the Anita Dan docked. He was returned aboard the vessel with no trouble to the Immigration Service.

Houston, Tex Henning Jorgensen Savannah Immigration Service Jorgensen Houstory Hmmmigration Wayne Payne Anita Dan Houston

22 Persons Die In Plane Crash Near Nantucket

A Northeast Airlines Convair crash near Nantucket Airport killed 22 of 34 aboard, including Gordon Down former Atomic Energy Commission chair and Harvey Schwamm. The crew perished. a 14 year old Nantucket girl died. a 2 year old survived. Rescue efforts drew staff from Nantucket Martha’s Vineyard and Boston.

Nantucket Crpants Gordon Down New York The Atomic Energy Commission Convair New York City Harvey Schwamm Lillian Cape Cod Robert Young CAA Martha's Vineyard Boston Falmouth Massachusettes General Hospital Atlantic Shannon Ireland

Russians Develop New Air Weapon In War of Noise

Washington AP A Soviet jamming program now operates about 400 stations to block Western broadcasts, with code names for each jamming site. U S officials say the effort aims to shield Russians from outside news, while Moscow seeks to control what its citizens hear. The cost to run the jammers is estimated above 100 million dollars yearly, reflecting large scale interference.

Washington Soviet Union U.S Russia Voice of America U. N. Central Assembly Middle East Eisenhower New York Cromyko Gromyko Kremlin US. Information Agency

Eisenhower Plants Early Golf Round at Gettysburg Club

President Eisenhower began an early round at Gettysburg Country Club with his son John an Army major and three regular golfing friends arriving from his nearby farm. The outing appears relaxed and routine as winter weather lingers and play proceeds.

Gettysburg, Pa Eisen Newer Gettysburg Country Club John

Rain Drenches City In 2.55 Inch Downpour

Lawrence logged a 2.55 inch storm this morning halting traffic and flooding intersections. The system, the second heavy rain of the month, followed by a 2.59 inch total the day before, boosted August rainfall while easing soil dryness for farmers and easing street cracks. No homes reported damage although several roads were briefly overwhelmed by runoff and sewer overflows. The forecast calls for continued clouds, with scattered showers and possible thunderstorms.

Lawrence Adel Hadlaw Pende Buat Ghorough Parudhaally Mutorists Toand Kooelack Wattlock Tal Noan Innes Furenesen Kansas Wally

Nomination Confirmed for Barbara Gunderson to Civil Service Post

Washington AP reports Barbara Kates Gunderson of Seth Dakota was confirmed by voice vote to a $20,000 a year Civil Service commissioner post. The nomination cleared early in the day with few dissenters, but a dispute quickly arose over her appointment as Senate action followed the vote.

Washington Barbara Kates Gunderson Seth Dakota Senate

FBI Nab Suspect in Extortion Plot Against Millionaire Family

FBI agents arrested Casey, accused of orchestrating a $350000 extortion plot against Leon Beeghly and his son Charles of Jones & Laughlin Steel. The target, a mansion owner in Boardman, planned to meet on the Obie Turnpike near Youngstown with notes and a hoped delivery of money, as Casey claimed no clear motive beyond wealth. The case involved statements by Beeghly and an upcoming appearance before a US commissioner on federal extortion charges.

Youngstown Clin Smeliings Obie Turnpike Youngsuch Charles M. Beephly Jones & Laughlin Sted Corp John T. By Tiren Casey Serzerd AL Murphy Beeghly Leon Beeghly Boardman

Fair Features Fiddler Event and Talent Contest

The Douglas County Fair showcases an open talent show and an Ole Siddllers contest tonight with judging hampered by rain. Over 1,000 attendees witness high livestock and dairy activity as entries exceed previous years, with grand and reserve champions named in beef cattle, cattle, and sheep divisions. Weather could boost tonight’s crowds as Friday’s program highlights professional entertainment and a looming finale.

Doulas County Fair Lair Max Wahamaier Daiy Iit Richard Ice Herford Lyle Jerry Fee Beeks Hereford Farm of Baldwin Charles Brink

Jobless Total At New Law for Year

The Labor Department reports insured unemployment dropped to 2,342,100 for the week ended Aug. 2, the lowest level since Christmas of last year. Recalls in vacation-affected plants and new hirings in seasonal sectors reduced claims, though new unemployment claims rose by 6,400 to about 2,500 for the week ended Aug. 2.

Waslington Labor Department

Weather and temperature summaries for multiple U.S. cities

The weather section reports cloudy and rainy conditions in northeast Kansas with showers and thunderstorms tonight and Sunday, lows around 80 and highs near 85 to 90. Additional city readings show clear or cloudy skies in Albuquerque 96, Chicago 65, Los Angeles 82, Miami 89, New York 65, Oklahoma City 73, Portland 87, Seattle 85, and other locales. vacation packing reminder ads ask readers to contact their Journal-World carrier.

Kansas Ravi Buch Albuquerque Bismarck Chicago Los Angeles Miami St. Paul New ‘Orleans New ‘York Oklahoma City Omaha Phoenix Portland Ore Seattle

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