U S Sends Rocket To Map Earth From California to Hawaii
A UPI report details a 32 foot sounding rocket launched from California to 1 361 miles aloft to flash 62 million candlepower lights every seven minutes. Photographs from multiple west coast sites and Pacific observatories aimed to triangulate the Hawaiian Islands' location. The 15 minute flight reached apogee midway between California and Hawaii before the craft and payload fell into the western Pacific.
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Point Arguello
Calif
Earth
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Here
Air Force
California
Hawaii
East German Reds Order Barriers at Berlin Crossings
East Germany tightens grip on Berlin border traffic by ordering movable barriers at seven crossing points. Civilians must identify themselves. military vehicles pass with uniformed personnel. U.S. Army moves 3,000 troops in 350 vehicles into Berlin, scheduled to end next Wednesday.
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Berlin
UPI
ADN
Interior Ministry
U.S
A Nd
West Germany
France Seeks U S Explanation On Berlin Talks Stance
France asks for a full explanation of the United States position regarding resuming Berlin talks with the Soviet Union. Paris expects clarity on how Washington plans to bring Moscow to the conference table and secure an honorable outcome.
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Charles de Gaulle
U.S
Berlin
Soviet Union
Truman At Demo Dinner Attacks GOP In Beverly Hills
Former president Harry S. Truman, 77, headlined a $100-a-plate Democratic event at the Beverly Hilton, denouncing Republicans and criticizing critics of his wartime decision to drop the atomic bomb. He urged Morse’s reelection, praised the senator, and derided Castro as a Castro regime a threat near Florida’s front door.
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Calif
UPI
Harry
Truman
Beverly Hilton
Japan
Morse
Oregon
Fidel Castro
Cuba
Castro
Florida
Texans Hunt Suspected Killer After Fatal Bridge Struggle
Police identified a 30 year old white man described as acting crazy after a woman was found dead on a bridge. Witnesses say she fought for her life before being strangled. Authorities say the suspect is in custody and faces charges.
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Bridge
AEC Scientists Test Reactors For Nuclear Rocket Flight
The Atomic Energy Commission says a series of reactor tests aimed at a nuclear rocket for flight testing in 1966 or 1967 was completed. Kiwi B-1A reactor system tests ended with a power run at the Nevada test site by Los Alamos scientists from the AEC.
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Washington
APC
Atomic Energy Commission
National Space Agency
AEC
Nevada
Commission
Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory
Women League to Sell Scottsdale and Valley Guide
Scottsdale League of Women Voters sets up a free information booth at Fashion Square on Camelback Road selling the booklet Scottsdale and the Valley for 25 cents. Eight women will staff the booth from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. presenting data on Scottsdale government facilities and schools.
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Scottsdale
Valley
Fashion Square
City
Salt River Valley
Lazy S Club Schedules Dance at Town Hall Sedona
The Lazy S Club hosts an 8 p.m. workshop with Johnny Schultz at Sedona Town Hall. Pete and Carl Cockerel run the venue. intermission offers refreshments and pantomimes by Ree. Lee, Rusty Forresters Club president, emcees the second half.
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Pete
Carl Cockerel
Sedona
Ree
Lee
Rusty Forresters Club
Fannin Declares Arizona Highways Magazine Week
Governor Paul Fannin designated December 10 to 16 as official Arizona Highways Magazine Week to boost citizen participation and publicity. Merchants statewide distribute the Christmas issue to help attract tourism and new residents and support local business.
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Arizona Highways Magazine
Paul Fannin
Fannin
Exports Outpace Imports by 5.7 Billion in 1961
Washington reports that U.S. exports in 1961 ran $5.7 billion above imports, signaling a significant trade surplus. The brief notes the favorable balance amid ongoing recovery and reflects broader economic trends of the period.
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Washington
UPI
U.S
SAC Launches Atlas ICBM in Pacific Test
Atlas intercontinental ballistic missile launched downrange over the Pacific in a combat readiness test at Vandenberg Air Force Base California. It marked the second such test in eight days by Strategic Air Command crews.
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Vandenberg Afb
Calif
Uapi
Pacific
Strategic Air Command
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