The Hill Valley parade might seem like the most exciting thing to hit the states this year, but 1955 has seen its fair share of amazing events already. Walt Disney’s “Disneyland” opened its doors on July 17 in Anaheim, California to a special list of invited guests and the media. 28,000 people attended the event. The park resort consists of a theme park featuring twenty attractions, a 100-acre (40 ha) parking lot, and the Disneyland Hotel. During the first public opening day (July 18) 50,000 guests attended. We wonder what Mayor Thomas would make of that!

The park itself is made up of themed areas including Main Street, Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland, and Tomorrowland and among the attractions are Mark Twain Steamboat and Peter Pan’s Flight. In Tomorrowland, which sounds by far the most exciting area, you can ride through Autopia and even Rocket to the Moon (what a fantastic thought!).

Here at the Telegraph we wish him all the best with such an extravagant venture, though we’re confident it won’t be half as exciting as our very own Hill Valley fair. Pop into the office on the day and let us know what you think.

Thomas Southwood
Assistant Editor

Still, while the good citizens of America take it into their own hands to search out the ‘internationalists’ in our midst, the standoff overseas is becoming increasingly fraught. Despite good old Eisenhower’s rally for peace, it is imperative we take precautions for our future. Although the most elaborate of the five government-approved home bomb shelters could set you back $3,000, the F.H.A are now offering loans for practical self built atom bomb shelters that only cost $20. So, for the price of a television you could get two life saving shelters installed in your home.

Keeping your family safe should probably take priority over keeping up with Jackie Gleeson. If you’re in the market for saving lives, you should first clean out the cellar, as these simple wooden lean-tos have been designed for building at least five feet below ground (having been successfully tested in Yucca Flats). The bomb shelters have been constructed similarly to a Boy Scout shelter, the eight-foot wooden square is designed to comfortably fit four people, including rations. For the full guide and further information pick up a copy of the F.C.D.A’s pamphlet ‘Home Shelters’ from Hill Valley town hall. Stay safe and contact the F.H.A today to begin the all-important dig in!