U S well along with second ICBM design
U S officials report progress on a second ICBM configuration and on submarine launched Polaris tests. Dan A. Kimball of Aero Jet General Corp cites delivered Titan engine units and ongoing production while noting Polaris stage tests. Convair and Martin Co. continue work on Atlas and Titan programs, with Polaris tests moving toward 1960 or earlier readiness.
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Navy
Dan A. Kimball
Kimball
Aero-Jet General Corp
Washington
American Rocket Society
Titan
Atlas
Cape Canaveral
Ela
Air Force
Convair
Martin Co
Aero- Jet
California
Pentagon
Lockheed
Army
Abolition Vote Triggers NAACP Fire in Alabama
Alabama voters approved a constitutional amendment to abolish Macon County to block African American political influence in the heart of the black belt. NAACP leader Roy Wilkins urged Congress to reduce Alabama’s representation, contending the move curtails Black citizens’ voting strength. Lawmakers anticipate a January committee study on abolition options.
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Birmingham
Alabama
National Assn. For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
Macon
Sam Engelhardt Jr
Roy Wilkins
New York
Congress
Wilkins
Macon County
Black Belt
Gadsden
Ala
Rains
Englehardt
Man on TV Tower Shoots in Kansas City Standoff
A despondent 22 year old grocery clerk, George Monroe Davis, climbed the 1 042 foot KCMO TV tower and fired eight shots into the air. After a two hour standoff, Police Maj. William Canaday coaxed him down and Davis was jailed for investigation.
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Kansas City
George Monroe Davis
Kcmo-Tv
William Canaday
Davis
Canaday
Missiles and Aid Debate Shape NATO Plans and US Budget
Officials said no funds are earmarked in the 3.94 billion foreign aid bill for arming West Europe with intermediate range missiles. NATO nations at Paris endorsed shared access, with Britain and Turkey agreeing. The US foresees missile delivery overseas unlikely before late next year while prioritizing economic and technical aid over military aid.
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Washington
West
Europe
Congress
North Atlantic Alliance
Paris
NATO
Britain
Turkey
Netherlands
United States
Eisenhower
Bird carries cigarette to nest starts hospital blaze
Franklin Kentucky firefighters battled a blaze in the eaves of a business building traced to a cigarette the bird carried to its nest. The incident shows how a small ember can spark a fire when dropped in bed or near flammable material.
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Franklin
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