Boss Kettering Still Chasing Impossible Feats at 78
Detroit October story profiles Charles T. Kettering known as Boss Kett who, though retired, continues research on cures for cancer and plant science while guiding GM programs. He recalls electric starters in cars, early cash registers, and two cycle diesel, stressing never to stop pursuing what cannot be done. He foresees rapid auto advances and predicts future cars will become museum pieces.
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Grand Jury To Decide Man's Fate
Philadelphia reporters note a federal grand jury will convene within 10 days to consider the indictment of Dr. Albert Emanuel Blumberg, Communist party leader, jailed in New York on a $40,000 bail for alleged conspiracy to overthrow the government. White said evidence is being prepared. Blumberg once ran for Baltimore mayor and senator on the Communist ticket. His wife is jailed in Alderson for Smith Act violations.
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Solon Says Defense Chief Crossed Up In Defense Contracts
Sen. Henry M. Jackson accuses Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson of self contradiction over tank contracts to General Motors. He ties claims of continuing the Truman program to efforts for economy and stops to loose spending, noting competitive bids on a key contract. He questions policy shifts and the so called new look.
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Henry M. Jackson
Defense
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A GBES ROB rules style prompt asks how many words form horizontally or vertically using 16 letters in blank squares. It requests some wordy alliances and pop literals, and mentions inserted clues including additional letters for solving.
Germany Plans Twelve Divisions Under New London Pact
West Germany expects to field 12 divisions and about 500,000 men under the London agreements, with full buildup unlikely for five to ten years. Defence planners doubt French fears of a vastly larger Wehrmacht, as Germany faces limits on aircraft production and dismantled factories. An initial 1,500 planes must be sourced from allies, and it could take a decade to restart aircraft building.
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