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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1957
Page
6
London Moscow Radio reported Russia will launch early satellites for geophysical year. One hollow aluminum sphere 25 inches across, 22 pounds, packed with instruments. A second instrumentless beacon will be visible through telescopes to map Earth's shape and irregularities.
A tall dark man in a chocolate shirt and horn rimmed glasses test drove two new cars in Charleston and told a salesman he would take the one with more power. Police say he used it the next day as a getaway car in a 1876 daylight holdup of a savings and loan.
A date palm is expected to bear fruit for roughly two centuries, highlighting the long productive life of this plant.
Washington reports Dr. Helmut Landsberg of the Weather Bureau notes a slight warming since the turn of the century, with man made heat from roads buildings industry and vehicles possibly contributing to stronger storms. He cites solar variation theories but says long term data await satellite observations to prove sun effects.
Andra Martin, a 21 year old Swede from Rockford Illinois, emerges as Hollywood’s latest breakout after a rapid path from drama student to leading roles. Discovered by Lee Strasberg, she tests for major parts, signs a long term Universal-International contract, and stars in The Lady Takes A Flyer and The Big Beat, captivating studios with her striking eyes and poised talent.
LeSourdsville Lake hosts a two day Pony Show with over 70 ponies marching the midway at 4 and 8 p m today and Monday 4 p m water ski display 5 30 p m final pony judging and cash awards by Parker W Lanier Homer Tingle oversees the events Middletown Trades and Labor Council directs the Labor Day program merchandise awards and a season finale dance at Stardust Gardens with Karl Taylor and his orchestra Appreciation Day offers rides at half price September 3 end of the lake’s 36th operation year
Ed Wynn, veteran of 56 years in show business, criticizes current entertainment trends in this week’s TV Guide. He argues teenagers dictate trends, noting a young singer’s instant success leads to business interference and rapid star creation despite limited experience or talent.
Jay C. Flippen, a long time comedy stalwart, has moved into television and film with a string of offbeat characterizations. His shift mirrors Ed Wynn’s transition and has drawn notable attention in show business circles.
The article notes many Indian women in the western United States wash their hair with amole, the root of a Yucca species, highlighting its use in New Mexico and surrounding areas.
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