Von Braun Says Jupiter Thor Fusion Not Practical
Wernher von Braun told a House subcommittee he does not believe combining Jupiter and Thor features is practical. He noted no fundamental superiority between the missiles and warned mixing traits could delay the better option. He offered to launch a Moon mission within five years if funded.
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Wernher von Braun
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Air Force
Redstone
Study Commission Receives Support for Education Panel
Montgomery Alabama state superintendent Dr. Austin R. Meadows backed a proposed 18 member education study commission. The plan, previously introduced by Representatives Rufus M. Lackey and J. K. Edwards, would be designated for study only and include an educator.
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Austin R. Meadows
Alabama Education Commission
Rufus M. Lackey
J. K. Edwards
Jefferson County
Office morale boost through interfaith breaks gains notice
Chicago businessman Peter Woird trials a weekly half hour interfaith discussion in his firm. Clergy from Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish faiths lead sessions, with others joining. Participation is voluntary but now all staff attend, improving morale and productivity while fostering mutual understanding. The piece notes broader anecdotes about diverse religious outreach and unrelated Gulf oil platform costs.
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New York
Peter Woird
Chicago
Wolid
King Korn Premium Stamp Co
Wolrd
Lawmakers to push similar measure this session
The text notes an unspecified study and a group lacking an educator, with two legislators expected to introduce a parallel measure in this session.
Deluge Of Bills Expected To Hit Hopper In House
In Alabama's 1957 session opening day, almost 100 Senate bills were filed and many representatives carried multiple drafts. New member James G. Adams Jr. was sworn in, and measures target welfare for illegitimate children while a state purchasing bill seeks bids on purchases over 500 dollars.
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House of Representatives
Alabama
Senate
Capitol
James G. Adams Jr
Jefferson County
Paul Meeks
Vernon Summerlin
Crenshaw County
E. O. Eddins
Marengo
Summerlin
Joe Calvin
Morgan
Emory Solomon
National Cotton Council
Williams plans New Orleans base again for writing
Prize-winning playwright Tennessee Williams says he will make New Orleans his headquarters again after years living in Key West Florida. He recalls writing there early in his career and notes he will miss the swimming, his favorite recreation.
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Tennessess Williams
New Orleans
Williams
Key West
Fla
Return to New Orleans Aims Highlight Visitor Remark
A visitor says he expects to return to New Orleans within a year and notes he works best there. The piece contrasts expenses for hospital and other accident costs in the United States last year with the U.S. Navy's 1955 expenditures.
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United States
U.S. Navy
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