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OddlyTrue News Stand — October 11

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Classic headline

Milk Drinkers Are Turning to Powder

Source: Classic headline (CJR 'Squad Helps Dog Bite Victim' collections)View clipping source

Headline 16 of 27 in the Hall of Fame rotation.

Weird history on October 11

1958 Weird
NASA launches Pioneer 1, its first space probe, although it fails to achieve a stable orbit.
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1962 First ever
The Second Vatican Council becomes the first ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church in 92 years.
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1811 First ever
The Juliana begins operation as the first steam-powered ferry in New York harbor.
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Vintage clipping

Vintage clipping · 1904

San Antonio daily light (San Antonio, Tex.), October 11, 1904

Page 2 · mentions "ghost" · printed on this very day

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Image and text from the Library of Congress, Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers site.

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