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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1958

Page

7

McElroy Says Titan Could Carry Man Into Space

Secretary of Defense McElroy told a Senate subcommittee that the Titan ballistic missile may launch a manned satellite up to three tons, though heavy research remains. He outlined steps toward manned space travel, noted a 1959 space program, and cited plans for lunar probes, Polaris, and steady B52 KC135 production through 1960.

Washington Air Force Titan U. S Secretary of Defense McElroy Senate Eisenhower Thas Congress Serate Defense Department Advanced Research Projects Agency Navy Wichita Kaw Seattle

Highway Measure Approved for United States Interstate Build

Congress approved a 1.2 billion highway bill aimed at accelerating road construction and boosting jobs. The act includes a national billboard regulation policy with incentives to states, and sets a tighter schedule for the interstate system. It now goes to the President for signature before Easter recess.

Eisenhower

Turbulent 18 Months Ahead in Labor Relations

Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service director Joseph F Finnegan warned in a Senate hearing that the next 18 months would be very turbulent for labor management relations. He cited negotiations in the automobile and aircraft industries as potential trouble spots.

Washington Pi Joseph F.finnegan Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Senate Appropriations

Ziffren Blasts Knight Over Flood Crisis in California

Democratic national committeeman Paul Ziffren accused Governor Knight of leadership failure amid floods. He said California is the laughingstock of the nation and urged specific actions by departments under the governor. He noted a deadlocked legislature and declared the state a disaster area due to severe rain.

Los Angeles Knight California Paul Ziffren Democratic National Ziffren

Are You Mature A Reader's Digest April piece prompts insight

Michael Drury argues maturity is a road not a destination. The April Reader's Digest offers 36 articles, including Are You Mature, focusing on insight over age and featuring discussions on secure and adjusted viewpoints.

Michael Drury Reader's Digest

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