New Space Age Hero An Astronomer Redefines Public Fame
An AP profile of astronomers as nocturnal, mountain-dwelling savants whose work steers space exploration. It notes their shift from private funding to NSF support, highlights Palomar’s 200-inch telescope, and cites growth in astronomy graduates from 168 in 1957 to 524 by recent years, reflecting rising national prominence.
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Ralph Dighton
Los Angeles
Palomar Mountain
California
National Science Foundation
Kitt Peak National Observatory
Tucson
Ariz
National Radio Astronom Observatory
Green Bank
Defense contracts awarded to Universal Match Corp in St Louis
The unidy namics division of Universal Match Corp. won two Army defense contracts totaling 5.5 million dollars. A 4.3 million dollar contract covers production of erector launchers for the Pershing system, and a 1.2 million dollar contract covers spare parts. Japan joined the United Nations as the 80th member on December 18, 1956.
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ST. Louis
Unidynamics Division
Universal Match Corp
Army
Japan
United Nations
Horoscope Forecast for the Zodiac Signs and July Forecast
General guidance urges steady behavior and practical action this period with each sign receiving tailored advice. Aries should follow through on work, Taurus should balance inspiration with affordability, Gemini cautions patience, and other signs receive prompts on focus, finances, and relationships. A child born today may need temper control and early religious training. the message concludes with a promotional note for Carroll Righter’s July forecast.
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Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Capricorn
Aquarius
Carroll Righter
Mt. Vernon
Family in Calif Loses $100 in Phony Telegram Scam
Richard Loss of San Bernardino received a telegram from Seattle asking for $100 allegedly from his son Richard Loss Jr. The son is in Princeton, N J, and had not sent the message. He wired the money but later learned it was a fraud. Authorities labeled the $100 a total loss.
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San Bernardino
Calif
Richard Loss
Seattle
Wash
Richard Loss Jr
Loss
Princeton
N.J
Loss Jr
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