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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1955
Page
6
Moscow Pravda reports space scientist A. G. Karpenko stating rockets launched with animals aboard traveled over 300 miles into space and will follow with artificial satellites in the near future. American researchers have not confirmed details of the claim.
The United States announced tests involving mice and monkeys in rockets believed to reach about 250 miles altitude, as part of preparations for future satellite launches planned last month.
A 40 cent stamp featuring John Marshall goes on sale in Richmond Virginia on September 24 marking the former chief justice birthday observance. The issue commemorates the 200th anniversary of Marshall's birth with a regional release.
The 7 000 ton British freighter Wychwood grounded and abandoned amid heavy seas in Hurricane Connie, then sank off Bermuda. Archie Moore has fought 38 years, 20 of them as a boxer, with 120 wins in 144 fights and 82 knockouts as he prepares for a September 20 1955 title bout with Rocky Marciano.
Lynn Hart headlines the Spotlight Playhouse segment with a feature on the 64 000 Question program. The item highlights the show and its host, noting audience appeal and broadcast placement in the current listing.
At the atoms for peace conference Prof Tage Kemp warns of a potential hazard to humans and nature from radiation. He notes science does not know the danger threshold and supports research to control hereditary effects. Geneticist Kenny says mutagenic changes will rise as exposure increases globally. A British scientist calls for worldwide study of natural radiation effects.
Arlington resident Clyde S. Nethers wins tubeless tires and Margaret Shiley of White Post takes a television set during the Goodrich store three day opening on S Loudoun Street. Other winners include local residents receiving radios coffee percolators portable mixers stainless steel bowls and more as part of the celebration. The Taft memorial question is answered: a 200 ft marble bell tower to be built in Capitol grounds financed largely by public subscription and maintained by Congress.
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