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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1957
Page
6
A fragmentary report from PLOWDEN MISSILES TEST CENTER Cape Marineca mentions a Wednesday Verisls missile incident and a Sunday grapevine note of a missile fired from the base. The account reflects uncertain social chatter about a military event at the base.
A long awaited Atlas ICBM test off a Florida peninsula failed as the cone headed rocket rose to about a mile then exploded in a mass of flame. Officials confirmed a missile launch with costs estimated well above two billion dollars for future ballistic programs.
Detroit report states 11 year old Eugene W. Bader received 250 damages after a cocker spaniel bit his leg spoiled his home run in a sandlot game. He had sought 3000 from Carmen Karmey whose daughter Celeste 12 allegedly kicked the dog during the play. Eugene’s team lost.
In DC and across the nation daylight time ends at 2 am Sunday in some areas while others stay on daylight saving time longer or year round. Regions including California, Nevada, Wisconsin, Minnesota, most of the Northeast, and parts of Maryland and Pennsylvania plan to revert or extend, while Kentucky and northern Maine see ongoing or proposed year round time shifts driven by local laws and military bases.
San Antonio reports Capt Ernest Stecker died yesterday at 93. Born in Baltimore in 1874 he volunteered at 17 to fight Indians in Dakota territory and enlisted in the 7th U. S Cavalry. He later commanded an Indian cavalry troop at Si Okla composed of Apache who had fought with Geronimo.
A careless smoker tossed a cigarette in a Buenos Aires cigar factory starting a fire that consumed the plant and all its cigars. Firefighters battled the blaze as workers evacuated the building.
Forest Service planners in Washington propose a naturalized home for Smokey the Bear with an artist’s sketch showing a dwelling for a mate. They have not chosen a partner or discussed public reaction. Smokey, rescued in 1950, has inspired a nationwide fire safety drive and would move to an enclosure resembling wilderness with a moat.
Dr. Alfred Whiton, new Pennsalt Chemicals Corp. member, reports a surprising welcome in Norristown with four milkmen, three bakery men, three dry cleaners, four storm window salesmen, and a hearse at his door, among others. He moved into a home near here and faced a parade of greeters and service vendors.
A fragment notes the use of a hearse in a local event as observed by a nurseryman. The brief mention hints at an improvised or practical role for the vehicle in community life.
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