Vanguard rocket succeeds in second satellite launch
The U S Navy's Vanguard rocket lifted the second U S satellite into orbit after two prior failures. President Eisenhower announced the success two hours after liftoff at 5 16 a m MST. Dr John P Hagen said provisional data show speeds of 18000 to 19000 mph and orbit to 2500 miles with a 400 mile earth gap, promising a long lived satellite and future fully instrumented science missions.
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Railways lose bid to appeal general freight rate ruling
Ottawa CP report says railways were refused leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada over a 3.6 percent general freight rate increase. The cabinet suspended the raise until May 1 amid provinces seeking no increase, while the board’s use of CPR investments remains disputed. The Justice Locke decision notes the board did consider railway investment up to 1956.
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Nominations Close Today in Dominion Election Race
Vying candidates for the March 31 Dominion election must file nomination papers by 2 p.m. local time. APC acclamations and a small field are noted with 242 of 263 constituencies reporting nominations. George Doucett expected to win Lanark by acclamation after resigning his Ontario seat.
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MacMillan Granted Remand in Public Mischief Charge
MacMillan age 27 was remanded until March 24 after appearing in police court on a public mischief charge. He remained free on bail of 1000 dollars and had not entered a plea. He was located in Vancouver by RCMP on March 4 following a February 8 missing person report.
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St Patrick Day Donnybrook and Global Parades
In London Soho clashes erupt as Eamon de Valera attends mass with Irish factions split over approaches to Northern Ireland. Police detain seven, with more than 1,000 Irishmen involved amid chaotic scenes. Liverpool hosts a large parade as archbishop Heenan is welcomed, while New York readies a massive Fifth Avenue march with over 120,000 in green.
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Indonesian Rebels Claim City Victory
In Singapore AP reports rebels claim Medan in North Sumatra fell after seven hours of fighting. Jakarta admits a major revolt but says the city’s fate remains unclear. Maj Boyke Navin Golan led about 2 000 troops in the revolt amid heavy government garrison forces.
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The Dogs Save Dry Dubliners
In Dublin on St. Patrick's Day the city remained dry as pubs closed and only the Irish Kennel Club show at Ballsbridge offered legal liquor sales. A light of liquor persisted though most public houses were shut.
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Bob Hope Seeks Khrushchev Meeting in Moscow Visit
Comedian Bob Hope gave a joking press interaction in Moscow during a six day stay. He said he would like to meet Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev to explain Crosby to him.
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Tiny Vanguard satellite and stage circle Earth
The three pound satellite and a twenty two inch third stage, weighing just over fifty pounds together, orbit Earth unseen by most observers. The launch from Florida went off with precision, fifteen minutes late but successful, prompting celebration among military and Martin Co. personnel.
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Vanguard Orbital Test Satellite Launched From Cape Canaveral
A Vanguard rocket placed a grapefruit sized satellite into orbit at 7 26 21 on Cape Canaveral with Dr Joseph Kaplan and officials announcing the successful test to IGY and noting the satellite’s orbit time and implications. Reporters waited as Eisenhower prepared to speak and a detailed comparison with Explorer I and Sputnik followed.
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Italy dissolves parliament and plans all party elections
President Giovanni Granchi ordered dissolution of both houses in Rome to trigger elections on May 25. The move follows the 1953 pattern aiming for simultaneous voting to reduce turmoil, with 596 deputies and 237 senate seats, Trieste added.
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