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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated April 26, 1961 reads "Declares Russian feat is a stimulant." The article partially reads "Col. Clarence L. (Lee) Battle gave his personal reaction to the historical flight into space after he delivered a formal speech to dedicate the new 'Avenue of Missiles' at Lockheed Aircraft's Missiles and Space Division, 7701 Woodley Ave." The Lockheed facility is in Van Nuys.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
United States.--Air Force--Officers Lockheed Missiles and Space Company Men--California--Los Angeles Military uniforms Missiles Automobiles--California--Los Angeles Shrubs--California--Los Angeles Lawns--California--Los Angeles Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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