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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1961
Page
4
The chimp Ham rode a capsule to sea recovery and back, proving manned space flight is feasible while Russia edges ahead in orbit plans. NASA notes Ham’s weight shifts, lever timings, and a safe recovery by helicopter from USS Donner, fueling spring hopes for a human launch.
John N. Thompson has left New Orleans after requesting a transfer elsewhere. Officials would not reveal his destination or the receiving program. The action follows a dispute connected to The Drug Chain.
A two man robbery team struck twice in two nights in Long Beach, first at a sporting goods store where they forced the clerk to surrender and used a gun. They then robbed the Gold Room inn where a customer challenged them, and one gunman fired, killing a patron. Police pursue the suspects and affidavits are pending. The incident comes amid a broader discussion of U.S. balance of payments and economic policy.
A garbled OCR note mentions the advertising industry in the Americas, signaling a discussion of market trends and regulatory considerations. It includes fragmented phrases about the sector and possible interviews or quotes, but no clear date or event.
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