Killian to head new science and technology post at White House
President Eisenhower named James Killian MIT president as special assistant for science and technology. A staff of scientists and top advisors will support him as the United States aims to boost defense capacity and scientific leadership without indiscriminate spending. He warned the nation could fall behind Russia if Americans do not unite and act decisively.
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Eisenhower outlines swift missile program moves
The president announced steps to accelerate missile efforts including empowering the Pentagon missile director to avoid interservice blocks, appointing a single manager for new programs, and relaxing legal barriers to share technology with allies. Dulles will name a science adviser as he backs broader NATO and SEATO research and looks to extend cooperation with Britain and other partners. The speech comes amid charges of complacency about Soviet launches and ongoing satellite missile investigations.
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Eisenhower Keynotes Plain Talk on Science and Security
President Eisenhower outlined a program to strengthen science education and basic research, saying the nation must balance reassuring and demanding security facts. He promised more detail next week and emphasized continental defense, satellite advances, and swift action based on trusted advisers. Dr. Killian of MIT is named as a trusted science advisor amid calls for stronger international cooperation in scientific development.
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Dr Killian’s Outside Activities Noted In Profile
Dr Killian pursues hiking and mountain climbing along with collecting rare books. He and his wife Elizabeth Parks of Asheboro NC reside in Wellesley Hills outside Boston with a son and daughter.
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Killian Plans National Science Integration Staff
He aims to assemble a small fulltime aide staff and recruit scientists and engineers nationwide for parttime or longer roles to weave American science into national policy. Dr Killian notes the job centers on integrating science with policy and cites his statement on the approach. He says he was not at the rocket launch but will not comment on other high altitude tests. MIT Chancellor Julius A Stratton named acting president by the executive committee during Killian’s Washington tenure.
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Experts Doubt Sputnik II Split on Low Altitude Flights
The craft reportedly hovered about 150 miles high over the United States today,闪 color described as bluish white to red. Washington disclosed U S military researchers are broadening rocket fuel studies while defense officials say near term launches will use existing fuel. Liquid fuels power current big missiles, with a move toward solid fuels favored for safety and performance.
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Reed Named To Six Member Civil Rights Unit
Reed arrives in Washington to head a new six member civil rights commission with three Democrats two Republicans and one independent. He expects trouble and has no set plan to operate the body, while awaiting Senate confirmation and the official appointment of his colleagues after Congress convenes in January.
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Tedesco Plans Talk with Mayor on City Hall Move
Mayor-elect Tedesco plans to resign as City court judge appointed in 1955 and will discuss with architects the future civic center project in Golden Hill. He opposes razing the Wheeler mansion for a new City Hall and favors locating on Congress street or redevelopment area to attract federal aid, while costs and plans await final review after the governor’s Florida trip.
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Plane lands safely after landing gear trouble
MILWAUKEE Nov 7 AP A Capitol Airlines four engine Constellation with 17 aboard circled Billy Mitchell field for 30 minutes before landing at 4 p.m. from Cleveland. A spokesman said the nature of the gear problem was not known and fire engines stood by as a precaution.
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Meriden Men Sentenced to Prison Terms
Two Meriden men face state prison terms in New Haven after guilty pleas and a judge's ruling. David Pardew, 27, received one year and one day to four years for setting two fires at the Hotel Petrose in August. Louis DelGreco, 26, drew one to four years for aiding a rape last April.
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Puzzle text on word choices and clues in a cryptic style
A fragmentary discussion analyzes correct word choices in a puzzle or word game. It weighs terms like SPARES SPADES SPACES DOSE and NOW against NEW ALIVE CREAK and TALES, explaining which forms best fit clue wording and context across multiple examples.
AF Cancels Pact for Jet Engine Plan
The air force states the pact is too far in the future to warrant proceeding now. It will pursue a specially designed conventional jet engine for use in such planes.
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Parkway Tree Barrier Plan Sets Seven High-Risk Sections
A safety engineer and Connecticut Safety Commission member said ten to twelve of sixty two parkway trees near seven high accident sections may be saved. Barriers would be centered to minimize crash damage while avoiding large tree loss. discussions continue with Argraves and Mower to limit work to Greenwich Stamford New Canaan Norwalk and Fairfield Trumbull border.
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Puzzle clues weigh up color, verbs and parts of speech
A cryptic style analysis debates clues among LOAF LEAF TERSE TEASE SET WAVE WAKE WANE WARE WANT WAIT HILL BILL PILL PILE LENS and more. It argues LEAF LENS as the neater answer and contrasts tense versus terse and color hints with practical word choices.
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Flames Sweep West End House in 3-Story Fire
A blaze in the West End House sent flames through the rear of a three story building, trapping five family members on the first floor before a son’s pet alerted authorities. Firefighters Robert Spencer and Elmer Schmidt were injured and treated at St. Vincent's hospital. Assistant Fire Chief Jerome C. Barrett ordered recall at 11:58.
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New Tax Ruling Affects Millions On Expense Accounts
Revenue Service spokesman explains individuals must record all salary and expense reimbursements and deduct actual business expenses. The rule, likely leading many employees to seek copies of expense accounts from company auditors during the year.
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