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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1960
Page
1
A Bridas satellite lifted from Cape Canaveral circles the globe every 94.34 minutes, challenging UN negotiators on open skies as the space clock ticks. The commentary suggests diplomatic debate may remain academic while scientists push ahead with satellite surveillance links.
The Sky Spy Midas missile detection satellite reached a near circular orbit as the U N Security Council resumed its debate on condemning U S U 2 flights. The council heard calls from four small nations for continued East West negotiations after the summit collapse.
The open skies inspection scheme to prevent surprise war remains distant with no clear path for diplomats to address peaceful outer space use. Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge underscored unresolved questions as Midas circled the globe, boosting U S confidence while the Security Council noted the debate. Italian Ambassador Eddie Ortona urged ending U 2 discourse and pursuing constructive outer space proposals.
Diplomats describe two U N spy satel lites, Samos and Midas. Samos will conduct long range reconnaissance while Midas detects missiles at launch and provides a 30 minute warning of attack. The pair aims for constant surveillance of military movements and missile activity.
UPI reports a council majority found Soviet complaints about U S spy planes trivial next to the Midas DT satellite. Britain France Argentina and Italy called the U S action constructive while Poland backed Moscow. Lodge sought a late vote to advance Eisenhower open skies proposals under U N control.
America's first spy in the sky satellite Midas I launches from Cape Canaveral aboard an Atlas Agena. aims to detect heat from rocket launches for a 24 month warning system. A computer hiccup briefly delayed testing as engineers recalculated by hand. The test models an orbital, missile-detection network to guard against surprise attacks.
Selection of Grafton site for medium security penal institution almost certain says officials. Committee on schools to send recommendations to Elyria Board of Education, changes suggested. Discussion heated as council committee begins Realtors urban renewal plan. Also promotes Chronicle-Telegram Classified Ads offering to sell household goods with specific contact numbers and an example ad for a Kenmore portable washer at $15.
Partly cloudy and warmer today and tonight with a high around 65 to 70. Scattered thundershowers late tonight and Thursday. Tonight’s low about 53. Tuesday’s temperature range 49 to 38, precipitation none in the last 24 hours to 8 p.m. Humidity 64 to 72 percent during the day. Sunrise 6 a.m., sunset 8:48 p.m. Moonrise 6:34 a.m., moonset 8:56 p.m. Geraniums large 49c and potted pepper and tomato plants available from Resar Florist. Rock and Roll Friday nights with Mad Lad and his Playboys at Lincoln Park Ballroom, Lorain.
Roy L. Easter a 39 year old Pfandler Co. worker and father of three was killed when his car struck a foot power pole along Rt 5 near Capel Rd. Investigators say no skid marks and a 240 foot run before impact suggest possible intentional act following a divorce suit filed April 5. Easter leaves three children and is survived by his mother brothers and sisters. Services scheduled at the Sudro Curtis Funeral Home with burial at Brookdale Cemetery.
In southern Chile new volcanoes erupted near Lake Rininue after powerful earthquakes. Lava and ash spewed as high as 23 000 feet, triggering landslides that flooded San Pedro River and threaten Valdivia. Deaths and missing persons approach 3 695. Looting reported in disaster zones. troops ordered to curb pillage.
Washington reports consumer prices rose to a new peak in April led by a sharp food price rise the Labor Department says. The index climbed 1 percent in April with foods excluding dairy and some vegetables up 15 percent. The increase could raise wages by two cents an hour for about 919 000 auto and farm equipment workers tied to the consumer price index. Government notes say April factors are not expected to recur and the overall rise should stay modest in 1960.
Storms driven by a low pressure system over Oklahoma and Nebraska lashed the plains and Midwest with tornadoes hail and thunderstorms. Sightings occurred in Texas Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska Iowa and Kentucky with no injuries reported.
Nine Americans aboard a C 41 were reportedly captured after being forced down by Soviet fighter jets. The East German news agency ADN cited a two hour delay as the craft remained on the ground. weather in the region postponed the takeoff, extending a two hour flight.
The State Department confirmed a NYC merchant shipped American flags to Haiti for dress goods curtains and scrub rags. Assistant Secretary Macomber said the government will consider measures to halt further exports for inappropriate purposes as Porter pressed the issue noting flags seen misused and described as an insult to the U S.
President Eisenhower is poised to address the nation from the White House at 8 p.m. on the Paris summit collapse and the Cold War path ahead. He will outline a positive approach and call for calm, citing the open skies idea and the U2 incident while stressing allied unity and future negotiations.
Democrats vowed to use President Eisenhower's veto of the aid bill as a campaign weapon in upcoming elections. Republican Sen. John Sherman Cooper urged leaders to get together and craft a compromise measure that could pass.
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