How Jupiter-C Won The First Satellite Flight
AP Science Writer explains why the Jupiter-C spacecraft succeeded where Vanguard failed. Jupiter-C uses a Redstone base with long range capability and solid upper stages, while Vanguard relies on a tightly engineered three engine system with tricky liquid fuels that caused timing and fuel line problems. The Jupiter-C is a veteran mix of rockets, including solid stages, enabling a smooth ascent to an 18 000 mph orbit, contrasting with Vanguard’s youth and design challenges.
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Two Bodies Found In Tower In Columbus
In Columbus Leveque Lincoln Tower on the 20th floor police found Emile E. Watson 74 and his daughter Sally W. Finke 34 shot to death with a .38 revolver between them. Acting coroner's early ruling suggests Watson killed Finke then shot himself. Investigators withheld details pending full inquiry.
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United Arab Republic formed by Egypt and Syria
Egypt and Syria proclaimed a union creating the United Arab Republic with Cairo as capital and Nasser likely president. The two parliaments meet to approve the proclamation and a plebiscite would elect a president and ratify a six month transitional constitution.
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Three Die In Midland Freight Trains Crash At Bokoshe
A head on collision between two Midland freight trains near Bokoshe Oklahoma killed engineers O B Skinner and R K Ferrell and fireman D A Hammons. Seven crew members were injured as flames threatened nearby homes and gasoline cars were spared after chemical trucks intervened.
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No Collision Expected Between U S Satellite and Sputnik II
Washington report says collision between the U S satellite and Russia's Sputnik II is unlikely. Army missiles expert Dr Werhner Von Baun notes space is large and collision chances are small.
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United States satellite Explorer proves space first step
Washington reports America's first earth satellite Explorer is functioning well after its Friday night launch from Cape Canaveral. The 30.8 pound craft transmits data on temperatures cosmic rays and meteorites. Von Braun warns the Soviet pace remains swift while officials promise further launches this year in the IGY program.
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Canadian Vote Set March 31
Prime Minister John G. Diefenbaker announced dissolution of Parliament Saturday night and ordered a general election March 31 to win full control. The Conservatives won last June but failed to secure a clear majority, defeating the Liberals who had governed for 22 years.
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Space Secrets Unmasked as U S and Soviet Satellites Report
Space data decoding accelerates as both the United States and the Soviet Union share findings from moon missions. Early results on cosmic rays and meteorite detectors hint at surprises, while analysts stress months of data review remain.
So viet Union Satellites Compared With Explorer
A scoreboard compares the Soviet Union’s two satellites Spot I and Spot II with the first U S satellite Explorer. It lists speed, altitude, weight, length, diameter and orbit time for each craft. Spot I shows speed 18 18 400, altitude 1 700 miles, weight 33 8 pounds, length 80 inches, diameter 6 inches, orbit time 106 to 113 minutes. Spot II lists speed 18 000, altitude 560 miles, weight 184 pounds, length 23 inches, diameter 23 inches, orbit time 96 2 minutes. Explorer records speed 17 840, altitude 1 056 miles, weight 1 120 29 pounds, length unknown, diameter unknown, orbit time 103 52 minutes.
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Impact of High Altitude Air Density on Satellite Life
A study of Sputnik I suggests air at 250 miles is about 40 times denser than thought and at 140 miles nine times denser, implying shorter moon lifetimes at those heights. Moscow Radio notes changes in magnetic pole energy but no amplification, while meteor showers may be less dangerous and the Sputnik II dog survived launch and a week of weightlessness.
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ALL AMERICA CITY WEEK GOES INTO FULL GEAR
Parade downtown and a flag raising at the City Building mark the start of All America City Week with a Wednesday banquet at the Manchester Hotel. Page 21 has event details and Page 2 a feature on visiting entertainers. Page 4 carries a general's account of the Redstone Arsenal commander after Friday’s satellite launch.
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