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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1957
Page
1
Soviet efforts to observe Sputnik rely on radio beacons, minitrack stations, and camera telescopes as U S scientists expand a threefold observing method. Moscow hints at space temperature data but keeps code keys secret while outlining an elliptical orbit and a 560 mile height.
Whittier Calif observers of the amateur astronomy society scan the sky with wide-angle telescopes seeking the satellite launched Friday. Two sightings are reported while Smithsonian ASC says the satellite remains between Earth and the sun’s shadows and not visible.
Washington observers report the Soviet earth satellite circling every 96.2 minutes at 560 miles, broadcasting coded radio signals. Visual sightings are rare, with experts unsure if the object is viewable outside polar regions as plans for U S and Soviet data sharing unfold during the Geophysical Year.
Secretary of State Dulles and Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko concluded a roughly four hour session at Dulles home. They discussed the Middle East disarmament Europe and United States Soviet contacts. Gromyko called the talks useful in clarifying positions.
James R. Hoffa seeks to keep the Teamsters inside the AFL-CIO while Dave Beck proposes a 10 million dollar battle fund to counter rival unions if expelled. Hoffa rejects a civil war stance, urging caution as Meany and federation leaders pursue corruption reforms and possible expulsion.
A humorous strip quotes a cartoon child named Johnny learning he may have provoked a neighbor. The neighbor hands Johnny a knife and asks if he knows what is inside it, prompting puzzled reactions.
In Baldwin Kansas a 25 foot high pyramid of logs collapsed under 45 Baker University fraternity members Saturday injuring nine students who were posing for a photo after building the structure for their annual steak fry.
The White House said the Justice Department is weighing making public information from its files on the Little Rock school integration crisis. President Eisenhower received the material before sending federal troops to enforce court orders. Hagerty did not confirm FBI involvement and suggested disclosure may be delayed.
Little Rock remained quiet aside from two incidents involving occupying troops. A regular Army paratrooper clashed with a Central High School teenager and two off duty paratroopers faced police for drunkenness and resisting arrest at the Arkansas Livestock Show. Nine integrated Negro students continued their second week of classes under federal protection.
Virgil Idle and James Dildine both of West Jefferson were recaptured by Patrolman Willard Jester near Georgesville in Franklin County after escaping Madison County jail in London earlier that morning. They faced charges of breaking and entering and had been jailed since Sept. 8.
An open house event at the Journal invites public visitors with a nod to the last tour held in 1921. Jody Terney reviews Journal progress on page 37 while Ed Edmiston examines Middletown saloon growth and its outlook on the same page. Cynthia Lowry previews the royal visit on page 8 and Tom Henshaw debates Columbus claims on page 32.
An expert describes a new mind-poisoning technique used by Chinese forces in the Korean War with no sure antidote. The report, by Jack Koehler, appears on page 9 RNG Ce and notes related classifieds and feature sections.
Congress faces pressure to investigate how Soviet Union achieved the first space satellite launch, with critics arguing a different defense policy and service leadership might have won the race. Senators Symington and Russell urge questioning of defense officials and scientists.
The Yankees exploded for two Tony Kubek home runs and a strong relief showing by Don Larsen to beat the Braves 12-3 and take a 2-1 series lead. Also notes big college scores with Xavier, Holy Cross, Cincinnati and others in a busy sports day.
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