The Pontiac Press: 1957-10-05

Abstract

World's first artificial 'moon' launched by Russia circling at 558-mile altitude: Weight of sphere awes Western scientists ; US Navy readies test ; 'Won't fire first shot' says Hoffa; 'We will defend ourselves' ; Hoffa's election may affect law: Likely to spur moves for legislation against labor racketeering ; Orbits of the satellites ; Scientists report satellite invisible ; Police and troops smash 2nd Polish demonstration ; Third series game at Milwaukee today ; Sees satellite as necessary warning to US ; Falling shovel kills workman in Pontiac; Compute orbit of Red satellite ; Recommend overhauling Battle Creek government ; Claims Girard suggested lie ; The day in Birmingham: Carleton Smith will open Baldwin Library season ; Station owner uses head; Cops catch thieves ; Insanity claimed in slaying ; Marion Hamilton, Bell employe, dies ; Find grouse, woodcock in old, familiar spots ; Textiles course offered here for college credit ; Flu epidemic at U of M ; Urges end of Arkansas crisis ; New series in Press will probe 'autocide' ; Boston erupts in racial row ; New city jail to cut county fees $24,000 ; Baby moon gives Reds worldwide prestige ; Police answer to ad destroys timely business ; US footing bills for sex-research ; Russia called uncooperative in satellite move ; Straits bridge cost lives of 5 workers ; Newsboy Ike hails lads ; Engineering Society to hear A-power aide