Stars Not Twinkling At 40000 Feet Puzzle Solved
Astronomer Alfred Mikesell and Cmdr. Malcolm Ross describe an 11 hour open gondola balloon flight from a Minnesota mine to Dubuque Iowa. At 40000 feet stars shone steadily, failing to reveal the altitude where atmospheric turbulence causes twinkling. They tested equipment and noted safe conditions at minus 75 degrees. The mission also trialed a technique to study human responses for satellite missions.
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Two Inches of Rain Drenches Denver Area
A thunderstorm and lightning struck the Denver region Wednesday night dropping up to two inches of rain. A cloudburst washed out U S Highway 287 near Morrison and closed County Line Road between Arapahoe and Douglas counties. Debris was cleared by midnight as skies cleared and temperatures fell from 72 to near normal. Hail was reported briefly.
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Harlem Leaders Poised to Drop Powell in Primary Clash
Harlem Tammany Hall leaders move to withdraw Rep. Adam Clayton Powell Jr. from the Democratic ticket as he vows to stay in the race. Six of seven district leaders favor nominating a challenger for the August 12 primary amid past support for Eisenhower and tax investigations. Manhattan Borough President Hulan D. Jack criticizes Powell's fit with the party and questions his Democrat status as talks pivot on a challenge.
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Trees of Faith Scouts Plant Shade Trees at St Mary’s
A joint community gesture sees 43 Cub Scouts from the Methodist Church plant a row of young shade trees along the other side of St Mary’s Church. Pack master R. T. Ogan called it a gesture of faith and appreciation for members of another church.
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