First Earth Satellite Viking Test Blasts From Cape Canaveral
Navy and civilian scientists watched the Viking rocket ascent reach 125 miles, then separate its nose cone after 450 seconds. The 13th Viking test, built by Glenn L. Martin, aimed to gather data for the IGY under the Project Vanguard program at Cape Canaveral.
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Weinberger Baby Kidnaper Sentenced to Death in Electric Chair
In Mineola New York Angelo LaMarca 31 was convicted of kidnapping and first degree murder in the 32 day old Peter Weinberger case. A twelve member jury sentenced him to death noting the brutal crime and rejecting the defense insanity plea. The verdict followed a six hour and twenty four minute deliberation as prosecutors urged mercy for baby Peter and la Marca defense cited debt induced imbalance. The Weinberger parents were present for the verdict.
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Mineola
N. Y
Angelo LaMarca
Peter Weinberger
LaMarca
Frank Gulotta
Peter
Morris Weinberger
Nassau County
Smuggled Arms Bound for Egypt Intercepted at Port Said
British French forces in Port Said report intercepting thousands of rounds of rockets and ammunition hidden in fishing baskets. An Egyptian felucca carried Czech made ammo to the western edge. authorities stepped up boat bans and searched for arms amid rising Egyptian defiance. High allied officials condemned the smuggling and warned of potential flare ups, informing UN truce commanders and allied authorities.
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Port Said
Egypt
Andre Beaufre
United Nations
Hugh Stockwell
Air Force halts search for missing Snark missile
The Air Force abandoned efforts to locate its Snark intercontinental guided missile believed to have crashed in the Brazilian jungle after escaping control following a Wednesday launch from Patrick Air Force Base in Cocoa Florida. The 600 mile per hour missile vanished as it entered the test phase of the earth satellite program.
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Washington
Air Force
Patrick Air Force Base
Cocoa
Fla
New York Enjoys Record Warmth On February Day
New York City residents felt an unseasonably warm spell with temperatures near 66.9 degrees, setting a new record for the date. The previous record of 65.7 degrees stood from 1951, marking a notable early winter warmth observation.
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New York
Daily Editorial Page Overview and Contents
A brief index of today’s newspaper sections lists Amusements Editorials Bridge IM Letters Classified Radio TV Comics Women’s Deaths Sports and a note that Today’s Pictures appears on page 16. It frames the issue as a look at the Eastern European crisis and the Russian Communist dictatorship in today’s editorial context.
Secrecy Lifted on Records of Game Law Violators
Albany dispatch reports Conservation Commissioner Sharon Mauhs ordered release of records listing game law violators. She said public access is essential and may deter future violations. The last public report dated January 1953 covered December 1954, with varying cases tied to hunting and fishing seasons.
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Albany
Conservation
Sharon J. Mauhs
Maulis
Mason Lawrence
Fish and Game Division
Governor Harriman to visit Ellenville after Home National Bank collapse
The Catskill town faces bank failure after Home National Bank assets were liquidated amid a $1.3 million shortage. President William Richard Rose, 51, is charged with falsifying records and denies profits. Harriman plans talks with Mayor Glusker and residents to explore state aid options. Commerce Commissioner Dickinson will join to assess possible help.
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Home National Bank
William Richard Rose
Harriman
Albany
Ellenville
Eugene Glusker
Charles van Devander
Edward T. Dickinson
Rose
Tevenville
FBI
Clock Firm Shut 1000 Made Idle
New Haven Clock Co, a 137 year old New Haven industry, closed its doors idling about 1000 employees after filing a bankruptcy petition. President Seymour Ziff said shutdown would be for a couple of days but there was no further comment or plan announced.
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New Haven, Conn
New Haven
Fire destroys St John the Evangelist Church in Cambridge
A three alarm blaze at St John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Church in Cambridge, Massachusetts, caused over two million dollars in damages. The granite church roof collapsed during the inferno, with several firefighters injured and taken to hospital. The fire authorities suspect arson and the historic church contained priceless religious objects and a $20,000 organ.
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Honolulu
Butch
Boston
Jis
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Tually
Eisenhower to Confer on 1958 Atomic Budget at Augusta
President Eisenhower will chair a budget session at the Augusta National Golf Club with Lewis L. Strauss and Percival Brundage to set the 1958 atomic and hydrogen bomb budget. Officials indicate a possible rise from $36.3 billion to as high as $38 billion amid defense and peaceful nuclear aims.
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Eisenhower
ANG Cuics
Platinea
Augusta National Golf Club
Lewis L. Strauss
Atomic Energy Commission
Percival Brundage
AEC
Strauss
Brundage
Charles E. Wilson
Washington
Wilson
Middle East
Red Poland Makes Peace With Church
Central New York overnight traffic toll rises to 62 with two fatal crashes. Bruce R. McElwain, 21, of South Hadley Mass was killed when his skidding auto left Route 12 B near Pecks Port. Antonio DeSanto, 70, formerly of 1422 Lodi St., died of injuries after being struck on Glenwood Ave. in Wadsworth Park. McElwain's death ruled accidental. DeSanto died in Onondaga General Hospital. Three others injured include Raymond Field and Paul Wish, both Colgate students, with varying injuries. Police report rear skid and guard-rail collision. DeSanto's driver cited for dangerous driving. Concluded on Page 2, Col. 7.
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Celeate University
New York
Bruce R. McEhwain
South Hadley
Mass
Pecks Port
Onondaga County
Antonio DeSanto
Lodi St
Jackson W. Thre
Hamilton
Madison County
McElwain
Raymond Field
Franklin Square
Paul E. Wish
North Plainfield
N. J
Colgate
David J. LeRoy
Morrisville
LeRoy
DeSanto
Onondaga General Hospital
Glenwood Ave
Walcott Ave
Wadsworth Park
Yolanda Corso
Princess Marie Louise Sick With Bronchitis At 84
London dispatch reports Princess Marie Louise 84, granddaughter of Queen Victoria, growing weaker with bronchitis for over a week. The condition brings great anxiety as she remains a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II and a member of the royal family.
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London
Marie Louise
Queen Victoria
Queen Elizabeth
Ice Fisher Found Dead After Lake Mishap Near Callicoon Center
The body of 73 year old Joseph N. Hachem of Callicoon Center was recovered from Lake Briscoe Friday night following an ice fishing accident. State police said he fell through thin ice about 150 feet from shore.
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Callicoon Center
Joseph N. Hachm
Lake Briscoe
Hachem
Dulles Flies to Paris to Seek Allied Unity
Secretary of State Dulles travels to Paris to reassure Western European allies on aid amid their financial crisis. He will attend an NATO council meeting to review defense plans and seek renewed U.S. and allied cooperation. Attending members include Wilson and Humphrey. the trip marks Dulles' return after surgery.
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Dulles
Paris
John M. Hightower
Washington
United States
Congress
North Atlantic Treaty
Britain
France
Egypt
Defense Wilson
Treasury
Humphrey
U N observers blocked over Hungary access
Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold reported to the General Assembly that he has faced refusals and no replies from Hungary and Russia on allowing U N observers to travel freely within Hungary or to report on the revolt. He noted failed plans for a December two day visit and sought access via neighboring Austria Czechoslovakia Romania and Yugoslavia as pledges to respond by Friday night. Yugoslavia Romania and Czechoslovakia were expected to deny access.
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Hungary
Hammarskjold
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Assembly
Russia
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U.N
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Romania
Yugoslavia
Czecho- Islovakia
Snow and sleet to hit Central New York weekend
Central New York faces a sloppy weekend as snow mixed with sleet moves in. Weatherman Andy Keller warns of a dismal outlook with cloudy skies and colder temperatures. Today will see a high around 40 dropping to about 25 tonight with tomorrow’s high near 35.
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New York
Andy Keller
Train Bus Crash Kills 2 In Lachine Suburb
A Montreal area collision between a Canadian National freight train and a Montreal transportation commission bus in Lachine last night killed two people and injured nine others. The bus was tipped onto its side. eight of the injured were aboard. One victim was Frank LePore, 20, of Lachine. The second decedent remained unnamed.
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Montreal
Lachine
Canadian National Railways
Montreal Transportation Commission
Frank LePore
Religion In Schools Restored In Poland Deal
Poland's new anti Stalinist- Communist government and the Roman Catholic church announce a broad settlement of differences including restoration of religious education in state schools. A joint communique says the church supports government efforts to unite citizens for the common good. The agreement followed the release of Stefan Cardinal Wyszynski and Gomulka's rise to leadership. Main points include restoration of religious education in schools, chaplains in hospitals and prisons, and creation of a government commission to arrange ongoing cooperation.
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Colin Foster
Warsaw
Poland
Polish People's Republic
Stefan Cardinal Wyszynski
Wladyslaw Gomulka
Polish Communist Party
Algeria Fighting Toll: 122 Dead Rebels Reported
French military headquarters in Algiers said 114 rebels were killed in 48 hours of scattered fighting in Algeria. At least six civilians were slain by terrorists and two French soldiers were killed.
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Algiers
Algeria
Pope Blesses 5000 In St Peters Square
Pope Pius completed weeklong spiritual exercises and appeared at his apartment window to bless about 5000 pilgrims and tourists in St. Peters Square. He suspended public audiences during the days, listening to sermons by Jesuit theologian Rev Gior ito Soiacono.
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Vatican City
Pope Pius Nit
St. Peter's Square
Giorito Soiacono
Chuckle on necks and sticking it out in trouble
A short humor item notes that a neck must be stuck out to avoid trouble, playing on the idea of taking bold action to prevent consequences. The quip uses a familiar proverb style to provoke a sly smile about courage and caution.
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