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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1957
Page
2
A Q year old boy was found wandering near the WORA studio while crying and without a coat or hat. Claudine Rush calmed him and took him to a window where the boy’s mother recognized him from a radio broadcast description, confirming the mystery.
The Army launched a 1,500 mile range Jupiter missile at Cape Canaveral on a Tuesday night but it failed to complete its programmed flight because of technical difficulties. Six congressmen watched the firing as spectators along Florida's east coast saw the rocket rise in a smoke and flame plume and vanish into a purplish light after about four minutes.
Alfred McDaniel reported to police that after his car lost power while driving he removed the battery and left the vehicle at a service station to be charged. When he returned the car was gone, battery missing from the scene.
Secretary James F. Mitchell speaking for the ailing President urged acceptance of austerity and privations to fund military and economic aid to friendly nations. He summarized Eisenhower’s Cleveland speech outline on cooperation to halt Soviet imperialism and endorsed expanding the Trade Agreements Act and forming an Organization for Trade Corporation.
Senators heard a sad and shocking CIA briefing on missile competition with the Soviet Union. Allen Dulles and a secret staff described progress and tangled lines of command, urging deep scrutiny and organizational streamlining. A Dec 13 return date was set for further hearings.
The Manila Bulletin reports at least 500 Filipinos in 12 small towns near Bulacan Province have been affected by a new Asian flu outbreak. This marks a large scale resurgence since the May and June epidemics that caused many deaths.
Cardinal Piaz suffers a stroke leaving his left side partially paralyzed as senators question Vatican officials and U S leaders. Senator Johnson vows full disclosure of facts while Dulles aides face questioning on the U S missile program and security concerns. The panel weighs responsibility for lag in the American space and satellite effort.
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