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Old 09-20-2008, 10:49 AM
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This Month in Model Rocketry History September 1958

9/58 MMI Ad in American Modeler magazine; NOW....Safe,exciting model rocketry with ROCK-A-CHUTE flying models! New soft vinyl nose cone; offically classified as ICC Toy Propellant Devices; OO1-C $3.98; 6 pak $2.95; 3 for $1.50 NEW Launch Tower $9.95

9/58 Positive review of Rock-A-Chutes in AM magazine by Cal Smith titled, "Smith & Smith try Aerobee-HI" http://www.oldrocketplans.com/pubs/...8/9_58AmMod.pdf

9/18/58 First NAR section, the Mile-High section of Denver, Colorado was formed by G. Harry Stine and his "NAR Boys".


Amateur Rocketry Headlines

9/58 LA Times article, "2 Rocketry Enthusiasts Injured by Explosion"

9/58 Popular Mechanics "These Rocketeers Play Safe"

9/58 Electronics Illustrated Lt. Col. Charles M. Parkins "Build A Safe Model Missile" Part 2 of 4
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