National Debt Milestones Through World War II Era
A historical overview tracks the U.S. national debt from 1849 through 1961, noting major jumps during wars and policy shifts. It covers figures rising to about 300 billion by 1962, with peaks in wartime spending under Hoover and Roosevelt, and later increases during Korea and the Space era, highlighting fiscal years and policy changes.
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Amieri
di Iguresi
Treasury
America
United States
Hoover
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Uuy
Pearl Harbor
Eisenhower
Harry
Trut
Kennedy
Try
Russia
Heat Pump Offers Year Round Comfort From HL&P
A new af electric heat pump cools and heats automatically, providing year round comfort. Houston Lighting & Power Company offers a free Gift Check worth up to 125 dollars to help install a central heat pump at home.
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Houston Lighting & Power Company
New Radiation Belt Undergoing Studies
The Defense Department and Atomic Energy Commission say the United States is studying a man made radiation belt to judge its impact on astronaut programs. The belt, created by a July high altitude nuclear test, mainly lies above current manned flight paths and ranges from about 200 to 500 miles in altitude.
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Washington
United States
Defense Department
Atomic Energy Commission
U.S
Pacific
Andrian G. Nikolayev
Pavel A. Popovich
Popovich
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Walter M. Schirra
van Allen
London
Britain
Sir Bernard Lovell
TJ Told
Lovell
Miss Surfmaid Crowned in New Jersey Park Contest
Lynda Viachos, 19, wins the Miss Surfmaid title at Palisades Park New Jersey after defeating 60 entrants in a beauty pageant. Her measurements cited as 37 21 35, with notes on the event tied to a broader wartime freedom message.
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Lynda Viachos
Palisaden Park
New Jersey
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