Army,Rivalry Grows in Race to Launch U S Satellite
Washington reported Army space experts raced Navy to be first to launch a U S satellite as the Defense Department reversed course to back the Vanguard program. Officials warned a mid America Sputnik like satellite should be launched soon, with McIlroy ordering Army support and both sides racing to complete their launches.
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Freeze Storm Death Toll Rises Across Midcontinent
A winter storm lashed much of the country leaving at least six dead. An 82 year old man died in Youngstown from a falling tree, two people were electrocuted by downed lines near Cleveland and Lockbourne AFB, and a boy was killed in Michigan City while bicycling. Snow and ice caused highways to ice over in Western New York as freezing temperatures spread south to Texas and Tennessee.
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Chavez decries Eisenhower missile program as inadequate
In Washington Senator Chavez chairing the defense appropriations subcommittee criticized President Eisenhower and former Defense Secretary Wilson for an indecisive missile and satellite plan. He said the program lacks urgency and risks letting the U.S. fall behind in the missile age, calling for accelerated action and stronger leadership from Dr. James Killian to speed development of Thor and Jupiter missiles.
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Hypnotic Sleep Ends for Chicago Housewife Nora Hughes
A Chicago housewife, Nora Hughes, 27, awakened from a five day hypnotic trance induced by Edwin L. Baron to gain weight and ease nerves. She doubted the five day claim as reporters watched. Dr. Daniel Thomas of Gary, Ind, reported a four pound gain to 106 pounds with normal pulse and respiration.
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Waitress Slain Dad of Six Held in West Long Beach
Police reported waitress Ida L. Wolfrum 44 was shot dead at Nina's Café in West Long Beach by Eugene Victor Pearson 49 after he stormed the cafe during a domestic dispute. Pearson, who had two chest wounds, shot himself and was hospitalized. The victim’s coworkers and the suspects’ dating history were noted as context.
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Liner Down Safely in L A After Scare
At Los Angeles International Airport a DCF airliner with eight passengers and three crew returned from a Phoenix flight after a gear warning light failed to show gear status. The pilot circled twice, then landed safely when the light came on during final approach.
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Classifieds and notices loom in the seven churches index
A fragment lists sections and page tabs from a newspaper including Classifieds on B pages to 9 Comics on A-8 Crossword on A-9 Death Notices on D-2 Financial on 8-2 Schools on A-3 Shipping Table on A-9 Sports on A-7 Theaters on A-2 Tides Temperatures on A-8 TV Radio on B-10 Vital Statistics on B-2
Giant Pan Am Clipper Missing With 44 aboard
An immense air-sea search covered 65 000 square miles for the Pan American Clipper Romance of the Skies bound from San Francisco to Honolulu. The four engine Stratocruiser vanished overnight after fuel exhaustion. 29 planes and 14 ships scoured a vast ocean area as life rafts and distress signals were considered.
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President Eisenhower to Visit Walter Reed for Routine Checkup
President Eisenhower will go to Walter Reed Army Hospital Sunday for a routine checkup, stay overnight, and return Monday afternoon. Anne Wheaton said the visit mirrors the October 28 1956 examination, with past hospital stays for heart and lung exams and a prior June 9 1956 intestinal operation.
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Freighter Attela Sinks Off Almeria Four Passengers Missing
Maritime authorities report the 220 ton Spanish freighter Attela sank in heavy seas off Almeria Spain on Friday night. The crew of five was saved but four passengers are missing.
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Report on Ejection Attempt of Laika The Dog
London monitored Radio Ware reported an attempted ejection of the Laika capsule from Sputnik I. The broadcast said a hermetically sealed container holding Laika was to be brought down to carts, with Moscow expected to show great interest. Soviet press reportedly did not mention Laika’s passenger last night.
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Weather forecast shows mainly sunny Sunday
The outlook calls for mostly sunny skies with little change in temperature across the day. No precipitation expected and daytime highs remain close to current averages.
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