Toll of Palm Sunday tornadoes rises across six states
The Midwest reels from Palm Sunday twisters as 248th death is tallied and 5,600 injured across six states. Indiana reports 141 dead, with counties like Elkhart losing many in a few square miles. Ohio Michigan Illinois Wisconsin also suffer heavy losses amid widespread damage and looting. Officials note power and communications failures hamper cleanup.
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Five Engine Saturn 5 First Stage To Be Test Fired
Huntsville Alabama United Press International reports the five engine first stage of the Saturn 3 moon rocket will be tested this week. The model stands 138 feet tall and will be fired for seven seconds on a concrete stand generating about 714 million pounds of thrust.
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Polio Pioneer Salk Honored by Congress in DC
In Washington Jonas Salk, creator of the polio vaccine, told a National Press Club audience there is unlikely to be a similar breakthrough against cancer and heart disease. Congress presented a resolution of gratitude as the 10th anniversary of the vaccine release was noted. Dr. Luther L. Terry praised progress toward eliminating polio in the United States.
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Engine fires in Saturn-3 test precede Voskod launch
A Saturn-3 engine, exceeding the power of Russia’s booster used for the Voskod mission, was fired twice in a preliminary test last Friday and Saturday, signaling progress in the program.
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Pentagon orders 431 F111s despite tests still ongoing
The Pentagon places a production order for 431 F111 fighters, including 407 for the Air Force and 24 for the Navy, with more than 1,000 additional aircraft planned for future purchases. The $1.5 billion contract comes amid Navy weight concerns and ongoing test program, while test models cost $1.1 billion to develop.
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Tax Lenience Doesn’t Extend Filing Deadlines
IRS chief Sheldon Cohen said taxpayers with large bills may delay payment if it causes real hardship, but the April 15 filing deadline is not extended. An IRS spokesman warned that returns must be mailed by the deadline to avoid heavy penalties.
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Dynamics Boeing plane design boosts speed claims
The military touted Boeing Airplane Co. as producing a better aircraft design while McNamara said the General Dynamics model would save $1 billion. Supporters of the Fli1 hailed it as the first jet able to sustain flight above 244 times the speed of sound. Australia ordered 24 planes and Britain weighs up to $1 billion in purchases.
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