Air Secretary Reveals X-1 Soared Hundreds Miles Faster Than Sound
Air Secretary W. Stuart Symington disclosed at a Air Force Association meeting that the X-1 rocket plane has flown hundreds of miles per hour beyond sound. He cited speeds around 860 mph at unspecified altitude, noting sea level sound at 763 mph and 40 000 feet at 660 mph. He also referenced a jet bomber surpassing 580 mph, indicating faster operational jet speeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Air Force
Air
W. Stuart Symington
Air Force Association
Symington
United States Air Force
National Defense Establishment
Parole Board Upholds Death Penalty for Hill in Texas killing
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles refuses to disturb the death sentence for Andrew Hill in the Bowie county slaying of police officer R. F. Talley near Texarkana. Hill, 22, facing execution on October 3, was among nine arrested at a beer tavern incident on Highway 82.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
State Board of Pardons and Paroles
Andrew Hill
Bowie County
R. F. Talley
Board of Pardons and Paroles
Abner Lewis
Hill
Highway 82
Texarkana
Ten Not So Young Easterners Bring Ranch Life Near Pittsburgh
Nine men and families near Pittsburgh created Circle-W nine acre ranch with bunkhouse and horses. Al Weiland and Mac Schickel lead hobbyists who emulate western ranch life after work each day. No cattle, just horses, rope tricks, and campfire music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
al Weiland
Mac’ Schickel
South Park
Circle-W
Weiland
Schickel
Bill Schultz
Paul Dorsey
Fred Smith
Verner
Cliff Wagner
Matt Jordan
Jordan
Tom
Jimmy
Girl Scouts Run Nursery at Panhandle-South Plains Fair
The Lubbock Girl Scout association operates a free daily nursery at the Panhandle-South Plains fairgrounds from 1 to 5 p.m. This 31st annual service is run by Senior and intermediate Girl Scouts with two leaders and eight helpers on duty each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Carle
Girl Scout Association
South Plains
Panhandle-South Plains
Girl Scout
Mexican village startled by US weather balloon landing
In San Pedro de Ixtapalapa villagers feared war calamity and possible alien visitation until police confirmed a large red rubber weather observation device. The balloon bore the inscription Dewey Army Darex FO 3 Chelco Cambridge Mass and appeared to belong to the U S Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
San Pedro de Ixtapalapa
Dewey I
Darex
FO 3
Chetlco
Cambridge
Mass
U. S. Army
Police Find Women Ball Players Tough
Chicago police arrest softball players Alice Kolski and Dorothy Hane after a red light incident. When asked for licenses they allegedly refused and struck one officer. The pair argued, resisted, and continued disorderly conduct until a patrol wagon arrived. They face charges of reckless driving resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.
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Chicago
Robert Kraus
William Judge
Alice Kolski
Dorothy Hane
City Rec Department Opens Toy Drive for Christmas Trees
The City Recreation Department begins collecting old toys to be repaired and used at four annual community Christmas trees. Residents may call 9346 to arrange pickup. toys should be easy to prepare and not require repair. Superintendent A C Hamilton aims to finish repairs before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Hamilton
Recreation Department
Hamilton
Lubbock
Lamesa Forms New FFA Chapter Under Sears
A new Future Farmers of America chapter was organized at Lamesa High School with about 40 members. President Ben Mac Dopson and officers Darrell Hanks Bob Hale Donald Nelson Benny Eggleston Johnny Robinson Clayton Hushes lead committees as the group plans a three year program and prepares a dedicated building. The chapter will initiate Seminole FFA members on October 5 and display a float at the Davon county fair with a concession stand and two exhibits planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers of America
Earl W. Sears
Ben Mac Dopson
Darrell Hanks
Bob Hale
Donald Nelson
Benny Eggleston
Johnny Robinson
Clayton Hushes
Dowson
Seminole Ffa
Lamesa
Sears
FFA
Davon County
Mexico President To Tour Lower California
President Miguel Aleman and two cabinet members departed for a weeklong inspection tour of Lower California. They will review projects including the Morelos dam and Colorado River water utilization, while Adolfo Olive Alba and Rafael Passacio Gamboa accompany him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Miguel Aleman
Lower
California
Adolfo Olive Alba
Hydraulic Resources
Rafael Pascasio Gamboa
Morelos
Colorado
Hospitalization Plan Promises Nationwide Health Protection
A 40 year old company markets a low cost national life benefit plan claiming to cover hospital room and board up to eight dollars daily and surgery costs up to two hundred fifty dollars. It emphasizes paying for all operating room expenses and medical services and targets families to protect bank accounts from bills.
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Parole Board
Talley
Wylie's Drug Store
Wylie’s
Texas
Dial
Dorothy Gray
Walker Stanton
Neil Wright
Chas. A. Guy
Lennis Baker
A. B. Davis
C. E. Maedgen
S. C. Wilson
Charles L. Adams
Joe E. Beldridge
Homer D. Grant
Girl Scouts
City Recreation Department
Mexico
Chevrolet
Fisher
Gry
United States
Ohm
Nat'l Life Benefit Company
Dept
Broadway
Lubsock
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