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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1957

Page

2

Army rejects secret satellite launch site move

The Army scrapped plans to launch a satellite outside the United States to avoid publicity. Suggestions to fire from Panama or Puerto Rico were dropped due to tracking and support obstacles. The launch will occur at Cape Canaveral, Florida, preserving essential tracking and data gathering.

Washington Army United States Panama Puerto Rico Air Force Missile Test Center Cape Canaveral Canaveral

Blaze Leaves Rankin Residents Homeless at Christmas

A four block Rankin blaze east of Pittsburgh destroys 14 homes and one school, damages eight more, and forces scores from their homes. Two deaths occur from heart attacks linked to the fire, including an auxiliary policeman on duty. Fire damage exceeds one million dollars as Red Cross and Salvation Army aid the displaced.

Pittsburgh G Rankin Pittsburgh Jack Blazines Red Cross Salvation Army

Regional Forecast North Central Texas and West Texas

Expect considerable cloudiness through Wednesday with no significant temperature changes. Winds light to moderate from the south with chances of sporadic sprinkles in western counties. Highs and lows remain near seasonal norms across the region.

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Racial Housing Law Passed in New York City

The Board of Estimate approved a bill banning race, creed, and national origin discrimination in private housing, except small multiunit developments. It awaits Mayor Wagner's signature. effective April 1 the measure uses mediation and a review board rather than fines.

New York Board of Estimate Robert Wagner City Council

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