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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1962
Page
2
The Thor-Able-Star mission failed for the second straight time, after earlier successes. Four high intensity xenon lights were to flash for star background photography, aiding Earth surface measurements. A backup payload is prepared and to be launched in months after analysis and correction.
Two boys aged 11 and 14 admitted tossing a switch that caused a Pennsylvania Railroad freight train to derail into a siding. One crewman, J. H. Yarovich, 42, of West Brownsville, was killed and another injured. The youths were released to their parents' custody.
President Kennedy speaks on Laos negotiations for peace and unity and US readiness to pursue Berlin talks with the Soviet Union. He defends Johnson’s role, notes runoff gains for Connally and Yarborough, and clarifies a misquoted remark about businessmen while stressing ongoing cooperation.
The Atom Sub and the freighter collided near Encinal Terminal in Alameda. Coast Guard measures ensured safety. neither vessel needed assistance. The Permit, built at Mare Island, underwent acceptance trials and is set for commissioning May 29. The Hawaiian Citizen, 2000 tons and 492 feet, operates between Hawaii and San Francisco as an all-container ship.
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