Russian ICBM tests and megaton claims raise alarm
Washington reports suggest the Soviets may have test fired a ballistic missile with a hydrogen warhead and detonated megaton devices in the Arctic. Observers note multiple dates this year for high altitude tests and a successful satellite launch, fueling concerns over ICBM capabilities and warhead delivery.
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Cardinal McIntyre Receives Pope in Rome Audience
Pope Pius XI today received James Francis Cardinal McIntyre archbishop of Los Angeles in private audience at Castel Gandolfo during his ad limina visit. The cardinal presented a report on the archdiocese detailing its spiritual state and local observance.
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Satellites Promise Science Beyond The Sputnik Hype
Satellites are seen as more than political tools as scientists seek data on meteors magnetism temperature and space radiation. US and Soviet efforts aim to study ionospheric winds sunspots auroras cosmic rays and the ionosphere while pondering future space travel and practical applications.
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Public schools named unifying force by administrator
Dr. Cc Trillingham of Los Angeles, president elect of the American Association of School Administrators, told the New Jersey Education Association’s conference that public schools are the greatest single unifying force in America. He said despite racial, religious, political, and economic differences, Americans share loyalty to ideals, institutions and freedoms.
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U S Plans 13-Rocket Moon Push
U S scientists outline a twelve to thirteen rocket plan to launch satellites into space with a three-stage test fleet and six instrumented satellites. Congress boosted funding to 116 million dollars with Eisenhower signaling possible cost increases and a March start for main sphere launches after December test firings.
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Soviet Antarctic expedition advances inland toward pole
London reports the Soviet team of 27 explorers left Mirny Observatory in six caterpillar sleighs to trek about 850 miles into the uncharted Antarctic ice. They aim to establish a scientific base near the south magnetic pole as they move deeper into the continent’s snow desert.
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