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January 19, 1955

THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, January 19, 1955

* USS Nautilus
* 1st nuclear submarine test voyage

This 40 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Nautilus Denied Permit for Dive".

Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with little spine wear, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes:
Following her commissioning, Nautilus remained dockside for further construction and testing. At 11:00 hours on 17 January 1955 she put to sea for the first time and signaled her historic message: "Underway on nuclear power."

Category: The 20th Century