06 Dec 1957
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1957
Page
1
The Vanguard 72 foot rocket exploded on its stand at launch in Cape Canaveral with no casualties reported. The failure, blamed on loss of chamber pressure in the first stage after two seconds, halted a week of prep and threatens a 30 day delay before further attempts.
Moscow reports Khrushchev accused the United States of keeping part of the first Sputnik's carrier rocket. He warned if an American rocket ever fell on Soviet soil they would return it promptly. A blast at the Alton site caused a large fire and scattered debris near the launch area, with rockets ruins found within 100 yards of a shelter.
Atlantic City report shows AFL-CIO vote to eject Teamsters Union on corruption charges after long debate. Meany stated Hoffa made overtures to avoid ouster while denying resignation intent. The expulsion affects a major union with about 14 million members amid anti corruption enforcement.
The 1,380 ton German freighter Wiedenborster reported in distress north of Fogo Island off Newfoundland. The vessel, en route to Vera Cruz Mexico, listed badly and was taking on water after a storm about 70 miles north of Faro. The captain asked for assistance.
Reports of mysterious lights filled telephone lines as sightings were logged in Wilmington Delaware New Jersey towns Washington D C and several Pennsylvania cities including Philadelphia Bloomsburg and Johnstown. The Naval Research Laboratory confirmed reports but did not initiate an official check.
Indonesian authorities began expelling Dutch nationals and ordered the takeovers of Dutch-owned banks, hotels, plantations, factories and clubs as part of pressure over West New Guinea. About 46,000 Dutch residents were named for removal, with two thirds Eurasians. 5,000 Indonesians on evacuation orders.
Amarillo Texas Senator Lyndon Johnson called the Vanguard satellite explosion one of the most humiliating failures in history. Senate Leader said he shrank inside as the United States announced a great event that blew up in our face. Rayburn echoed concern and urged scientists and engineers be put to work to regain leadership in space.
In Gorcow, western Poland, steel-helmeted militia reserves were mobilized to quell antipolice rioting. The Communist Trybuna Ludu reported that hooligans, many drunk, pelting police and bystanders with stones and bottles followed a police car strike that knocked down a woman cyclist.
Norfolk VA Navy blimp in distress sank in turbulent Atlantic about 53 miles off Georgia after engine failure. Eight crew members aboard slid down ropes into destroyer small boats and were rescued without getting wet. all unharmed. Airship Squadron Two at Glynn Naval Air Station Brunswick, Georgia. Essex carrier and USS Ellison provided assistance.
A reader notice lists sections and pages for various topics in the edition. It directs readers to Page A-2 for a coliseum mass meeting about lowering taxes and notes other features across pages such as Beach Combing Page BL and Hal Boyle Page AS, with additional listings for classifieds, comics, puzzles, and notices.
City leaders across seven municipalities including Long Beach press for resumed service as federal mediators fail to revive the MCL dispute. Long Beach drivers vote 161 to 36 to reject extending the contract, while a union mass meeting may announce a full walkout under 72 hour notice.
The White House labeled a report that President Eisenhower has decided to attend the Paris NATO conference as completely cockeyed. Doctors will decide next week whether he is up to the trip as he recovers from a mild stroke. He is evaluating stamina while at his farm home and will follow doctors' decision.
Earth tremors from dawn to noon today sent frightened residents in a dozen central Italian villages into the streets. Schools were closed as a precaution, but there was little damage and no one was hurt.
Occasional cloudiness gives way to mostly sunny skies through Saturday with warmer afternoon temperatures. Expect gentle to light breezes and no precipitation. Ideal for outdoor plans as high temperatures rise into the mid to upper 70s.
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