Peak of Missile Gap Crisis Cited as 1960
The 1960 peak of the missile crisis is outlined with quotes from Gen. Thomas Power and others noting that 299 ballistic missiles could strike in eight minutes. The U S authorized two U2 flights to seek deployed Soviet ICBM bases, with mixed assessments from officials on the actual Soviet capabilities and gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Pvierries
Alin
Dwight D. Eisentower
Frencis
Gary Pauwers
Jon Wat
United States
Allen Dulles
Central Intelligence Agency
Defense Department
Johrson Administration
Eisenhower
Thal
U.S
goVvernaesd
Karfo
Nen Enie
John F. Kenney
White House
Robert S. McNamara
Uss Hancock
South
Cin Sea
McNamara
Jerome
Mineau
Carier
Carrier
Ate Force
Kennedy
Navy
Air Force
CIA
Congress
Midas
Major Deere
Wiesner
Dent Kennedy
Secret McNamara
Mr.ennedy
Soviet Union
Canada
Crosby Bank Raises Savings Rates Amid Library News
The article blends local school library updates with town events and a national defense discussion. It notes Crosby State Bank increasing savings interest, changes at Crosby Elementary School Library led by Mrs. L L Anderson, and mentions the Walding family returning to Crosby. It also reports on a planned Southland Paper Mills operation near Carroll’s Cassine San Jacinto River, plus extensive commentary on U S missile strength and defense policy from the Eisenhower to Kennedy eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idell Anderson
Crosby
Crosby State Bank
S. P. Gentry
Boar
H. Garrs
S Doris J. Jlenson
Crosbyites
Southland ‘Paper Mills Inc
Larkin
Carroll
Caassine San Jacino
Wiehway
Ajtroundswood
Lufkin
Denver Weather Wreaks Havoc With High Winds
Severe winds battered Colorado towns causing damage across Boulder and Denver. Aged woman blown off her feet and injured, a man struck by flying glass. Wind gusts neared 90 miles per hour, with sand and dust curtains over fields and highways. Two trucks toppled north of Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado
Boulder
Jof Denyer
Volunteer Firemen Elect W D Vigie Chief and Trustees
W D Vigie is elected presssistant chief for a one-year term at Miytown Volunteer Fire Hewitt. Trustees include B F dent of Miytown, Ruben, and others. New officers Ray Pinnell as vice president Sonny Tompkins as secretary and treasurer W E B McGreg. Chief Q L Baker appointed assistant chief T L Tatlent as second in command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Vigie
Presssistant
B. F.dent
Miytown Volunteer Fire
Hewitt
Gerald
Q. L. Baker
T. L Tatlent
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Tricity Pharmacy
Garrs
Gen
Try
O. 9. Hare Jr
C.D. Rami
Camille Ulrich
E. F. Jants
Pel
Bradley
Nete T Cream
Charles Eae
PTA
Crosby Elementary School
L. L. Anderson
Charles
Billie Murrel Waldine
Sharon
Walding Stlll
Hilliard & Walding
Highway 90
Crosby Lynchburg Road
Bradberry
Waldings
Crosby High School
Talco
Texas
Crosby fHsh
Men’‘s
Women’s & Children’s
Evin
Saar Shoe
Texas Ave
Fine Jewelry Department
WU Fy
Kmart Plaza
N. Pruett
Chrysler
Chrysler Corporation
Chrysler Motors Corporation
Higginbotham Motor Co., Inc
Market St. Baytown
Baytown
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