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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1957

Page

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American Experts Draft Plans For Overtaking Reds

Washington United States defense officials announced aggressive moves to surpass the Soviet Union in missiles and space. At Kirtland Air Force Base Albuquerque New Mexico scientists floated a nuclear anti missile missile as a possible defense against space threats. Defence leaders outlined a Pentagon super organization to direct new weapons programs including anti ballistic missiles and outer space vehicles with authority over top research. McElroy said the U S moves aim to close the gap on missiles and satellites and speed deployment of 1500 mile range weapons overseas ahead of the Paris NATO meeting.

Washington America Russia Kirtland Air Force Base Albuquerque N. M McPherson Morgan Kirtland Defense Department Soviet Union Defense Neil Howe Elrey U.S Charlies FE. Wilson Pentagon McElroy North Atlantic Treaty Organization Paris Eisenhowh

Honor Mrs Knotek For 20 Years As 4 H Club Leader

Mrs Joe Knotek completed 20 years as leader of the Farmerettes 4H club and was honored by families in Jackson township at Living Lake School. The event featured remarks from former members and leaders, a 4 H song, and presentation of historian books to Mrs Knotek for safe keeping.

Joe Knotek Farmerettes Jackson Township Living Lake School Idwane Shalla George Horn Don Stout Lorence Marek Tom Walker Stephen Wiggers Extension Council David Flading Knotek Farmerettes Club Lloyd Marek Melvin Booth County 4H Tom Robb Sue Patterson Knatek

Varied Weather Across U S With Rain Snow and Cold

A varied weather pattern spread across the nation with rain and thundershowers from the Gulf Coast to the mid Mississippi Valley. A cold front pushed through the Plains and Rockies bringing snow flurries in the Dakotas and upper Mississippi Valley. Temperatures dropped to minus five at Fraser Colorado with two inches of snow at Grand Canyon Arizona and showers in the Pacific Northwest.

mid-Mississippi Valley Gulf Coast Chattanooga Tenn Kentucky Plains Rockies Dakotas Mississippi Valley Fraser Colo Grand Canyon Ariz Atlantic Seaboard Carollinas Pacific Northwest

17 Die In Niagara Falls Apartment Fire

An early morning blaze in a three story frame building known as the Moonglow Hotel killed 17 people, including 14 children, in Niagara Falls. Authorities cited possible causes as careless smoking or a gas heater explosion, with several Reid family members among the injured.

Niagara Falls Moonglow Hotel Shorty Mary Ewing Jack Thompson John Jackson Sanford Reid Reid Horace Ewing Louise Reid St. Mary's Hospital Herbert Reid Memorial Hospital

Victims of British Plane Crash and YMCA Adult Swim Classes

43 victims of a British plane crash with 15 saved. An adult swim class at the YMCA is set for Monday evening led by Don Kiesey with a 7 pm start. interested participants are urged to call the YMCA.

YMCA The Don Kiesey

Rocket expert predicts Sputnik TV satellite within days

Erik Bergaust editor of Missiles and Rockets says the Soviet Union may launch a television carrying satellite within 10 days and a gigantic 36 000 pound Sputnik next month. He notes the US has awarded Lockheed a contract to build a TV satellite due in 18 months.

Washington Russia Erik Bergaust Missiles and Rockets Magazine United States Lockheed Aircraft Corp Bergaust Rus

Farm Bureau Women's Chorus To Sing In Des Moines

Washington County Farm Bureau Women’s Chorus of 20 members heads to Des Moines for the state concert Monday November 18 at six o'clock. The group directed by Mrs. Edgar Stewart will sing on KRN1 TV at 10 45 a m. Pianist is Mrs. Louis Koehler and Mrs. Robert Stephens chairs the chorus. Other county women join the bus trip to share expenses and shop in Des Moines.

Washington County Farm Bureau Womens Chorus Des Moines Edgar Stewart KRN1 TV Louis Koehler Robert Stephens

Flu Epidemic Flares Again in Atlanta

AP reports a renewed flu surge raises Georgia deaths to 32 in the past week, placing Georgia second in the nation with 124 total. National tally hits 807 with New York at 134 and Minnesota adding 35 Asian flu fatalities. Minnesota notes a waning flu overall despite the spike in Atlanta.

Chicago Georgia Atlanta Minnesota United Press New York Pennsylvania Ohio California Michigan Tennessee Iowa Ilinois Louisiana Wisconsin Nebraska Washington Connecticut Indiana Utah Colorado Kentucky Hawaii Kansas Missouri Oklahoma New Jersey Maryland Oregon Arkansas North Carolina Arizona District of Columbia Maine South Dakota Virginia

Nuclear blast in space studied as missile defense option

Air Force scientists at Kirtland AFB led by Lt. Col. McPherson Morgan study a nuclear explosion in solar space as a potential defense against ICBMs. The plan cites lack of atmosphere to absorb phenomena and envisions a breakthrough for American defense amid Soviet ICBM development.

Kirtland McPherson Morgan Solar Space Morgan

Jupiter Missiles Hit Range Over One Thousand Miles

The Army disclosed that the Jupiter C intermediate range ballistic missile traveled over a thousand miles to strike the impact area in the Atlantic. Redstone Arsenal described the impact area as the region where the rocket is to fall, not a specific ship or plane. The Air Force reported the Snark SM-62 achieved a simulated hydrogen warhead delivery with unprecedented accuracy on a small ocean target near Ascension Island on Oct 31, marking a historic intercontinental capability demonstration.

Huntsville Ala Atlantic Redstone Arsenal Air Force Ascension Island South Atlantic

Yulo Concedes Garcia Victory in Philippine Election

Liberal Party candidate Jose Yulo conceded the re election of Nacionalista Carlos P Garcia as president after unofficial returns from about 65 percent of five million votes showed Garcia ahead by more than 600,000. Yulo offered congratulations and wished prosperity under Garcia.

Manila Liberal Party Jose Yulo Carlos P. Garcia Philippines Garcia

Crashed British flying boat kills 43 aboard on Isle of Wight

A crippled Aquila Airlines four engined flying boat crashed into a chalk pit near Newport shortly after takeoff for the Canary Islands via Lisbon. Forty three of 58 aboard were killed, nine injured, with survivors aided from burning wreckage as rescue was hampered by fog and fire.

Newport Isle of Wight England Southampton Shalcombe Farm English Channel Aquila Airlines Canary Island Lisbon Portugal Mary Magson Sheila

Typhoon Lola Strikes Guam Wreaks Heavy Damage

Typhoon Lola ripped through Guam with 140 mph winds causing over one million dollars in civilian and military damage. One person seriously injured, a Navy quonset hut destroyed with supplies, crops ruined, and widespread outages as air navigational aids and power failed.

Agana Guam Navy Richard Barrett Lowe Honolulu

Kasper's Jail Term Extended Six Months in Tennessee

Segregationist John Kasper had six more months added to his prison time, bringing the total to 18 months with possible time off for good behavior. The judge denied new trials for Kasper and five Clinton residents, and Kasper will begin the six months after completing a prior one year term for an earlier injunct ion violation.

Knoxville Tenn John Kasper Robert L. Taylor Citizens Council Clinton, Tenn Taylor Kasper Clinton Columbia University

Mrs. Bower Elected To Extension Council

Margaret Bower named as Seventy-Six Township representative on the county extension council. Township meetings elect extension council members who will serve as the policy making body for the county extension program.

Margaret Bower

Three Young Burglars Caught in Des Moines

In Des Moines police trapped three burglars at the T. and S. Eye Shop after a burglary alarm. Officers fired at the suspects, capturing one, and later arrested two others aged 14 and 15 at their homes. A 13 year old boy was found to be one of the targets. All three are held for questioning.

Des Moines S. Eye

Weather Outlook From United Press Iowa

Mostly cloudy through Sunday with rain developing southwest by Sunday morning and spreading across the state. Rain may mix with snow in the north. Colder tonight, low 30s north to 38 south. Sunday remains cold with highs 30s north to 40s south. Monday brings continued cold with a chance of rain and snow and more cloudy skies.

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