THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, Dec.18, 1946

* V-2 rocket reaches highest altitude ever
* 1st objects flung into space

The front page has a two-column headline: "Try to Hurl Rocket Slugs Into Space, Free of Earth". The coverage tells of the 1st time in history that man-made objects where successfully put out into outer space. This was also the highest a rocket (A-4 missile) has ever reached as well. A historic event for the race to space.
Other news of the day throughout.
Complete in 60 pages; a rag (library) edition in great condition.